A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
An entry in this category should document how you have employed new technology or a new way of working to bring about great results. Again, we need to see evidence that the project has brought about good results, demonstrated benefits to users and or efficiencies throughout the operation.
Please note that if your project is very recent, we appreciate that results may be limited.
An entry in this category should document how you have employed new technology or a new way of working to bring about great results. Again, we need to see evidence that the project has brought about good results, demonstrated benefits to users and or efficiencies throughout the operation.
Please note that if your project is very recent, we appreciate that results may be limited.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2024 Fugro: RILA® Survey of Scotland Rail
2023 Lothian Buses: LB Roads
2022 AGS Airports Ltd - Project CAELUS
2020 Amey, Transport Scotland, Strathclyde University and Highland Galvanizers - Re-Galvanising VRS
2019 Liftshare: Solving commuter problems with data
2024 Fugro: RILA® Survey of Scotland Rail
2023 Lothian Buses: LB Roads
2022 AGS Airports Ltd - Project CAELUS
2020 Amey, Transport Scotland, Strathclyde University and Highland Galvanizers - Re-Galvanising VRS
2019 Liftshare: Solving commuter problems with data
Alexander Dennis
Enviro100EV
Alexander Dennis has revolutionised small bus design with the launch of the Enviro100EV: an 8.5m, zero-emission bus tailored to Scotland’s rural and urban streets. Designed for tight lanes and residential areas, it offers a market-leading 285-mile range, high passenger comfort, and impressive energy efficiency (0.54kWh/km). It boasts the UK’s best grid-to-wheel efficiency (97%) and 55% higher energy performance than its closest competitor. With support from Stagecoach and Shuttle Buses, the model is now expanding into global markets, including New Zealand and Singapore. Built in Scotland, the Enviro100EV helps decarbonise public transport while supporting local jobs and innovation.
Alexander Dennis
Enviro100EV
Alexander Dennis has revolutionised small bus design with the launch of the Enviro100EV: an 8.5m, zero-emission bus tailored to Scotland’s rural and urban streets. Designed for tight lanes and residential areas, it offers a market-leading 285-mile range, high passenger comfort, and impressive energy efficiency (0.54kWh/km). It boasts the UK’s best grid-to-wheel efficiency (97%) and 55% higher energy performance than its closest competitor. With support from Stagecoach and Shuttle Buses, the model is now expanding into global markets, including New Zealand and Singapore. Built in Scotland, the Enviro100EV helps decarbonise public transport while supporting local jobs and innovation.
Alexander Dennis
Enviro100EV
Alexander Dennis has revolutionised small bus design with the launch of the Enviro100EV: an 8.5m, zero-emission bus tailored to Scotland’s rural and urban streets. Designed for tight lanes and residential areas, it offers a market-leading 285-mile range, high passenger comfort, and impressive energy efficiency (0.54kWh/km). It boasts the UK’s best grid-to-wheel efficiency (97%) and 55% higher energy performance than its closest competitor. With support from Stagecoach and Shuttle Buses, the model is now expanding into global markets, including New Zealand and Singapore. Built in Scotland, the Enviro100EV helps decarbonise public transport while supporting local jobs and innovation.
AGS Airports
Project CAELUS
Project CAELUS, led by AGS Airports, is transforming healthcare logistics through the UK’s first nationwide medical drone network. Partnering with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, the project has completed live flight trials across remote regions, cutting delivery times dramatically (e.g. 5 hours to 35 minutes). Using a digital twin model and real-time testing, CAELUS demonstrated applications including drone-delivered defibrillators and medicine transport. It boasts 70–90% public support and has influenced NHS procurement and UK drone regulation. CAELUS sets a global standard in using aviation technology for public health outcomes.
AGS Airports
Project CAELUS
Project CAELUS, led by AGS Airports, is transforming healthcare logistics through the UK’s first nationwide medical drone network. Partnering with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, the project has completed live flight trials across remote regions, cutting delivery times dramatically (e.g. 5 hours to 35 minutes). Using a digital twin model and real-time testing, CAELUS demonstrated applications including drone-delivered defibrillators and medicine transport. It boasts 70–90% public support and has influenced NHS procurement and UK drone regulation. CAELUS sets a global standard in using aviation technology for public health outcomes.
AGS Airports
Project CAELUS
Project CAELUS, led by AGS Airports, is transforming healthcare logistics through the UK’s first nationwide medical drone network. Partnering with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service, the project has completed live flight trials across remote regions, cutting delivery times dramatically (e.g. 5 hours to 35 minutes). Using a digital twin model and real-time testing, CAELUS demonstrated applications including drone-delivered defibrillators and medicine transport. It boasts 70–90% public support and has influenced NHS procurement and UK drone regulation. CAELUS sets a global standard in using aviation technology for public health outcomes.
AmcoGiffen
Glenfinnan Viaduct Structural Repair
AmcoGiffen completed sensitive repairs on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct using cutting-edge techniques. Working with the University of Dundee, bespoke concrete mixes were developed to match the viaduct’s original fabric. Rope access and lightweight cradles minimised environmental impact, while advanced digital modelling and on-site test panels ensured safe, precise repairs. This complex, heritage-sensitive engineering project preserved one of Scotland’s most recognisable rail structures and exemplifies how digital innovation can safeguard infrastructure with minimal disruption.
AmcoGiffen
Glenfinnan Viaduct Structural Repair
AmcoGiffen completed sensitive repairs on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct using cutting-edge techniques. Working with the University of Dundee, bespoke concrete mixes were developed to match the viaduct’s original fabric. Rope access and lightweight cradles minimised environmental impact, while advanced digital modelling and on-site test panels ensured safe, precise repairs. This complex, heritage-sensitive engineering project preserved one of Scotland’s most recognisable rail structures and exemplifies how digital innovation can safeguard infrastructure with minimal disruption.
AmcoGiffen
Glenfinnan Viaduct Structural Repair
AmcoGiffen completed sensitive repairs on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct using cutting-edge techniques. Working with the University of Dundee, bespoke concrete mixes were developed to match the viaduct’s original fabric. Rope access and lightweight cradles minimised environmental impact, while advanced digital modelling and on-site test panels ensured safe, precise repairs. This complex, heritage-sensitive engineering project preserved one of Scotland’s most recognisable rail structures and exemplifies how digital innovation can safeguard infrastructure with minimal disruption.
Angus Council & Waterman Aspen
NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2
Angus Council’s innovative solution to a high-risk pinch point on NCN1 introduced Clearview Connex Active detection systems that automatically give cyclists and pedestrians safe passage through a constrained route shared with vehicles. LIDAR sensors ensure only NMUs trigger signals, maintaining priority and safety without halting unnecessarily. Since launch, no conflicts or accidents have been reported. This intelligent infrastructure blends precision tech and user-focused design to deliver inclusive, low-carbon mobility in challenging environments.
Angus Council & Waterman Aspen
NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2
Angus Council’s innovative solution to a high-risk pinch point on NCN1 introduced Clearview Connex Active detection systems that automatically give cyclists and pedestrians safe passage through a constrained route shared with vehicles. LIDAR sensors ensure only NMUs trigger signals, maintaining priority and safety without halting unnecessarily. Since launch, no conflicts or accidents have been reported. This intelligent infrastructure blends precision tech and user-focused design to deliver inclusive, low-carbon mobility in challenging environments.
Angus Council & Waterman Aspen
NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2
Angus Council’s innovative solution to a high-risk pinch point on NCN1 introduced Clearview Connex Active detection systems that automatically give cyclists and pedestrians safe passage through a constrained route shared with vehicles. LIDAR sensors ensure only NMUs trigger signals, maintaining priority and safety without halting unnecessarily. Since launch, no conflicts or accidents have been reported. This intelligent infrastructure blends precision tech and user-focused design to deliver inclusive, low-carbon mobility in challenging environments.
Cyclehoop & Glasgow City Council
‘Trips’ Secure Cycle Parking
Cyclehoop’s ‘Trips’ project established the UK’s first app-operated, secure bikehangar network in Glasgow city centre. Users can book, unlock, and track usage via smartphone, and a commuter-focused subscription model was introduced after data showed most bookings were for long durations. Offering top-tier security and convenience, Trips supports modal shift with 15,000km cycled and 5.3 tonnes of CO₂ saved to date. Its success has spurred 11 new locations in 2025. This is smart, scalable cycling infrastructure done right.
Cyclehoop & Glasgow City Council
‘Trips’ Secure Cycle Parking
Cyclehoop’s ‘Trips’ project established the UK’s first app-operated, secure bikehangar network in Glasgow city centre. Users can book, unlock, and track usage via smartphone, and a commuter-focused subscription model was introduced after data showed most bookings were for long durations. Offering top-tier security and convenience, Trips supports modal shift with 15,000km cycled and 5.3 tonnes of CO₂ saved to date. Its success has spurred 11 new locations in 2025. This is smart, scalable cycling infrastructure done right.
Cyclehoop & Glasgow City Council
‘Trips’ Secure Cycle Parking
Cyclehoop’s ‘Trips’ project established the UK’s first app-operated, secure bikehangar network in Glasgow city centre. Users can book, unlock, and track usage via smartphone, and a commuter-focused subscription model was introduced after data showed most bookings were for long durations. Offering top-tier security and convenience, Trips supports modal shift with 15,000km cycled and 5.3 tonnes of CO₂ saved to date. Its success has spurred 11 new locations in 2025. This is smart, scalable cycling infrastructure done right.
First Bus
AI-Driven Timetables
WINNER
First Bus Scotland partnered with Prospective.io to use AI for real-time optimisation of bus timetables. In 2024, over 30 Glasgow services were adjusted to reflect traffic conditions, improving punctuality by 8.3% and boosting customer confidence. Beyond timetables, the AI tool also identifies hotspots where interventions like bus lanes or parking enforcement could enhance journey times. This tech-driven approach is already shaping better services and informing local authority strategies to support a reliable and attractive bus network.
First Bus
AI-Driven Timetables
WINNER
First Bus Scotland partnered with Prospective.io to use AI for real-time optimisation of bus timetables. In 2024, over 30 Glasgow services were adjusted to reflect traffic conditions, improving punctuality by 8.3% and boosting customer confidence. Beyond timetables, the AI tool also identifies hotspots where interventions like bus lanes or parking enforcement could enhance journey times. This tech-driven approach is already shaping better services and informing local authority strategies to support a reliable and attractive bus network.
First Bus
AI-Driven Timetables
WINNER
First Bus Scotland partnered with Prospective.io to use AI for real-time optimisation of bus timetables. In 2024, over 30 Glasgow services were adjusted to reflect traffic conditions, improving punctuality by 8.3% and boosting customer confidence. Beyond timetables, the AI tool also identifies hotspots where interventions like bus lanes or parking enforcement could enhance journey times. This tech-driven approach is already shaping better services and informing local authority strategies to support a reliable and attractive bus network.
North Lanarkshire Council
Live Labs 2: Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads
North Lanarkshire Council and Amey’s Centre of Excellence is a UK-leading research hub testing low-carbon road materials, including cold-mix asphalt with 22% lower emissions. Trials include recycled signposts, anti-icing additives, and a unique pothole simulation for like-for-like testing. Supported by Connected Places Catapult, 400+ innovations have been catalogued in a cloud-based database. This pioneering comparative testing methodology is putting Scotland at the forefront of decarbonised highways engineering.
North Lanarkshire Council
Live Labs 2: Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads
North Lanarkshire Council and Amey’s Centre of Excellence is a UK-leading research hub testing low-carbon road materials, including cold-mix asphalt with 22% lower emissions. Trials include recycled signposts, anti-icing additives, and a unique pothole simulation for like-for-like testing. Supported by Connected Places Catapult, 400+ innovations have been catalogued in a cloud-based database. This pioneering comparative testing methodology is putting Scotland at the forefront of decarbonised highways engineering.
North Lanarkshire Council
Live Labs 2: Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads
North Lanarkshire Council and Amey’s Centre of Excellence is a UK-leading research hub testing low-carbon road materials, including cold-mix asphalt with 22% lower emissions. Trials include recycled signposts, anti-icing additives, and a unique pothole simulation for like-for-like testing. Supported by Connected Places Catapult, 400+ innovations have been catalogued in a cloud-based database. This pioneering comparative testing methodology is putting Scotland at the forefront of decarbonised highways engineering.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Smart ZoneCard
SPT has modernised ZoneCard—the West of Scotland’s multimodal travel ticket—by digitising it with new flexi options, instant ticketing via app, fraud protection, and broader access via existing smartcards. The upgrade introduces one-day and hybrid working tickets, reduces administrative burden, and enhances data for operators. Since June 2024, over 5,500 customers have signed up, 2,000 smartcards issued, and 1,300 more linked to accounts. It’s a major leap forward for smart, seamless public transport access in Scotland.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Smart ZoneCard
SPT has modernised ZoneCard—the West of Scotland’s multimodal travel ticket—by digitising it with new flexi options, instant ticketing via app, fraud protection, and broader access via existing smartcards. The upgrade introduces one-day and hybrid working tickets, reduces administrative burden, and enhances data for operators. Since June 2024, over 5,500 customers have signed up, 2,000 smartcards issued, and 1,300 more linked to accounts. It’s a major leap forward for smart, seamless public transport access in Scotland.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Smart ZoneCard
SPT has modernised ZoneCard—the West of Scotland’s multimodal travel ticket—by digitising it with new flexi options, instant ticketing via app, fraud protection, and broader access via existing smartcards. The upgrade introduces one-day and hybrid working tickets, reduces administrative burden, and enhances data for operators. Since June 2024, over 5,500 customers have signed up, 2,000 smartcards issued, and 1,300 more linked to accounts. It’s a major leap forward for smart, seamless public transport access in Scotland.
Transport Scotland
Digital Travel Data Services
Transport Scotland and Traveline Scotland have modernised public transport journey planning with a new real-time data system, app, and website. Launched in September 2024, the system integrates multimodal travel data—including bus, rail, DRT, bike share, and community transport—via a single platform. It now provides accurate fares, carbon emissions, and accessibility information, improving user experience and enabling sustainable travel choices. Post-launch, app downloads tripled and usability scores soared. Over 250 operators contributed to this collaborative project, which sets a new benchmark for integrated, inclusive public transport information.
Transport Scotland
Digital Travel Data Services
Transport Scotland and Traveline Scotland have modernised public transport journey planning with a new real-time data system, app, and website. Launched in September 2024, the system integrates multimodal travel data—including bus, rail, DRT, bike share, and community transport—via a single platform. It now provides accurate fares, carbon emissions, and accessibility information, improving user experience and enabling sustainable travel choices. Post-launch, app downloads tripled and usability scores soared. Over 250 operators contributed to this collaborative project, which sets a new benchmark for integrated, inclusive public transport information.
Transport Scotland
Digital Travel Data Services
Transport Scotland and Traveline Scotland have modernised public transport journey planning with a new real-time data system, app, and website. Launched in September 2024, the system integrates multimodal travel data—including bus, rail, DRT, bike share, and community transport—via a single platform. It now provides accurate fares, carbon emissions, and accessibility information, improving user experience and enabling sustainable travel choices. Post-launch, app downloads tripled and usability scores soared. Over 250 operators contributed to this collaborative project, which sets a new benchmark for integrated, inclusive public transport information.