A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate
A submission in this category should demonstrate progress and improvement across a range of sustainable transport policy areas supported by measurable outcomes. We are looking for evidence that public transport patronage levels and/or mode shift and customer satisfaction ratings are moving in the right way, albeit in a post-Covid context. Submissions should include the approaches being utilised to attract people back to local transport and what approaches are being used to ensure accessible and affordable travel is available for all. Evidence on improving public health through increased active travel infrastructure and networks, the use of decarbonised fleets (e.g. electric buses) and road fatality statistics will also be necessary.
A submission in this category should demonstrate progress and improvement across a range of sustainable transport policy areas supported by measurable outcomes. We are looking for evidence that public transport patronage levels and/or mode shift and customer satisfaction ratings are moving in the right way, albeit in a post-Covid context. Submissions should include the approaches being utilised to attract people back to local transport and what approaches are being used to ensure accessible and affordable travel is available for all. Evidence on improving public health through increased active travel infrastructure and networks, the use of decarbonised fleets (e.g. electric buses) and road fatality statistics will also be necessary.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2024 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
2024 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council has delivered a multi-modal programme of transport improvements, strengthening active travel and public transport provision. 2024 saw the rollout of Edinburgh’s new real-time bus tracking system across the city and parts of Midlothian and West Lothian, improving journey planning. Its Roseburn to Union Canal active travel corridor opened in December, transforming neglected spaces into a green corridor and driving modal shift, with cycling to work increasing from 8% to 16%. Further improvements included new bridges, upgraded parks and over 200 trees planted. Edinburgh also established Scotland’s first independent Accessibility Commission to support disabled access and issued thousands of PCNs following the pavement parking ban, helping change behaviours. Lothian Buses carried 116 million customers in 2024 (up 6%), introduced new electric double-deckers, and partnered with Strut Safe to support late-night travel. Improved roads infrastructure supported safer journeys and the Council's sustainability and inclusion ambitions.
City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council has delivered a multi-modal programme of transport improvements, strengthening active travel and public transport provision. 2024 saw the rollout of Edinburgh’s new real-time bus tracking system across the city and parts of Midlothian and West Lothian, improving journey planning. Its Roseburn to Union Canal active travel corridor opened in December, transforming neglected spaces into a green corridor and driving modal shift, with cycling to work increasing from 8% to 16%. Further improvements included new bridges, upgraded parks and over 200 trees planted. Edinburgh also established Scotland’s first independent Accessibility Commission to support disabled access and issued thousands of PCNs following the pavement parking ban, helping change behaviours. Lothian Buses carried 116 million customers in 2024 (up 6%), introduced new electric double-deckers, and partnered with Strut Safe to support late-night travel. Improved roads infrastructure supported safer journeys and the Council's sustainability and inclusion ambitions.
City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council has delivered a multi-modal programme of transport improvements, strengthening active travel and public transport provision. 2024 saw the rollout of Edinburgh’s new real-time bus tracking system across the city and parts of Midlothian and West Lothian, improving journey planning. Its Roseburn to Union Canal active travel corridor opened in December, transforming neglected spaces into a green corridor and driving modal shift, with cycling to work increasing from 8% to 16%. Further improvements included new bridges, upgraded parks and over 200 trees planted. Edinburgh also established Scotland’s first independent Accessibility Commission to support disabled access and issued thousands of PCNs following the pavement parking ban, helping change behaviours. Lothian Buses carried 116 million customers in 2024 (up 6%), introduced new electric double-deckers, and partnered with Strut Safe to support late-night travel. Improved roads infrastructure supported safer journeys and the Council's sustainability and inclusion ambitions.
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council has delivered a wide range of sustainable transport enhancements. The final section of the award-winning South City Way was completed in 2024, with a record 15% of journeys on Victoria Road now made by bike. The Govan-Partick Bridge — one of Europe’s longest opening cycle/pedestrian bridges — opened, while Connecting Battlefield and Charing Cross projects furthered active travel improvements. The city’s on-street cycle storage scheme continues to expand, alongside a popular shared bike and car club programme. Bus improvements included new enforcement cameras, upgraded junctions with priority signalling, and infrastructure upgrades on Hope Street and Renfrew Street. Dr George Hazel OBE was appointed Chair of the Bus Partnership. Road safety projects included calming measures, junction upgrades, and school zone improvements. Enforcement against pavement parking is improving bus reliability. With expanded shared mobility and multi-modal projects, Glasgow is embedding sustainable travel into the city's future while supporting modal shift and liveability.
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council has delivered a wide range of sustainable transport enhancements. The final section of the award-winning South City Way was completed in 2024, with a record 15% of journeys on Victoria Road now made by bike. The Govan-Partick Bridge — one of Europe’s longest opening cycle/pedestrian bridges — opened, while Connecting Battlefield and Charing Cross projects furthered active travel improvements. The city’s on-street cycle storage scheme continues to expand, alongside a popular shared bike and car club programme. Bus improvements included new enforcement cameras, upgraded junctions with priority signalling, and infrastructure upgrades on Hope Street and Renfrew Street. Dr George Hazel OBE was appointed Chair of the Bus Partnership. Road safety projects included calming measures, junction upgrades, and school zone improvements. Enforcement against pavement parking is improving bus reliability. With expanded shared mobility and multi-modal projects, Glasgow is embedding sustainable travel into the city's future while supporting modal shift and liveability.
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow City Council has delivered a wide range of sustainable transport enhancements. The final section of the award-winning South City Way was completed in 2024, with a record 15% of journeys on Victoria Road now made by bike. The Govan-Partick Bridge — one of Europe’s longest opening cycle/pedestrian bridges — opened, while Connecting Battlefield and Charing Cross projects furthered active travel improvements. The city’s on-street cycle storage scheme continues to expand, alongside a popular shared bike and car club programme. Bus improvements included new enforcement cameras, upgraded junctions with priority signalling, and infrastructure upgrades on Hope Street and Renfrew Street. Dr George Hazel OBE was appointed Chair of the Bus Partnership. Road safety projects included calming measures, junction upgrades, and school zone improvements. Enforcement against pavement parking is improving bus reliability. With expanded shared mobility and multi-modal projects, Glasgow is embedding sustainable travel into the city's future while supporting modal shift and liveability.
HITRANS
HIGHLY COMMENDED
HITRANS continues to drive innovation across the Highlands and Islands, supporting accessibility and sustainable transport. In 2025, it updated its Regional Transport Strategy and grew its team to 24 FTEs, enabling the delivery of more locally tailored projects. The Go-Hi MaaS app, HI-Bike e-bike scheme (operated in-house), and shared EV infrastructure coordination across four councils demonstrate its leadership in smart, integrated transport. HITRANS is also delivering UK-first e-mobility hubs and remains the lead partner in the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE), with low-carbon aviation and drone trials in Orkney. The HI-Bike scheme has saved an estimated 55 tonnes of CO2, and issues with vandalism were successfully overcome through public support. HITRANS also helped develop the UK's first hydrogen aviation test programme. With a holistic approach that spans air, land and digital mobility, HITRANS is delivering inclusive and sustainable transport across one of the most remote and challenging geographies in Scotland.
HITRANS
HIGHLY COMMENDED
HITRANS continues to drive innovation across the Highlands and Islands, supporting accessibility and sustainable transport. In 2025, it updated its Regional Transport Strategy and grew its team to 24 FTEs, enabling the delivery of more locally tailored projects. The Go-Hi MaaS app, HI-Bike e-bike scheme (operated in-house), and shared EV infrastructure coordination across four councils demonstrate its leadership in smart, integrated transport. HITRANS is also delivering UK-first e-mobility hubs and remains the lead partner in the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE), with low-carbon aviation and drone trials in Orkney. The HI-Bike scheme has saved an estimated 55 tonnes of CO2, and issues with vandalism were successfully overcome through public support. HITRANS also helped develop the UK's first hydrogen aviation test programme. With a holistic approach that spans air, land and digital mobility, HITRANS is delivering inclusive and sustainable transport across one of the most remote and challenging geographies in Scotland.
HITRANS
HIGHLY COMMENDED
HITRANS continues to drive innovation across the Highlands and Islands, supporting accessibility and sustainable transport. In 2025, it updated its Regional Transport Strategy and grew its team to 24 FTEs, enabling the delivery of more locally tailored projects. The Go-Hi MaaS app, HI-Bike e-bike scheme (operated in-house), and shared EV infrastructure coordination across four councils demonstrate its leadership in smart, integrated transport. HITRANS is also delivering UK-first e-mobility hubs and remains the lead partner in the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment (SATE), with low-carbon aviation and drone trials in Orkney. The HI-Bike scheme has saved an estimated 55 tonnes of CO2, and issues with vandalism were successfully overcome through public support. HITRANS also helped develop the UK's first hydrogen aviation test programme. With a holistic approach that spans air, land and digital mobility, HITRANS is delivering inclusive and sustainable transport across one of the most remote and challenging geographies in Scotland.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
As Scotland’s largest Regional Transport Partnership, SPT continues to lead transformational change. In 2024, the Glasgow Subway completed its fleet modernisation, introducing new state-of-the-art trains and achieving a full return to pre-pandemic patronage — unique among Scottish transport operators. Major milestones were reached for the Clyde Metro programme, including completion of the “Case for Change” and option shortlisting. SPT also progressed Buchanan Bus Station’s redevelopment into a major city centre mobility hub and rolled out a smartcard upgrade to the ZoneCard ticketing system. A new Regional Bus Strategy made SPT the first public body to explore franchising under new bus powers. SPT also expanded services for vulnerable users via MyBus and continued to support socially necessary routes in underserved communities. With wide-ranging initiatives across bus, rail, and accessibility, SPT is demonstrating region-wide leadership to deliver inclusive, integrated, and low-carbon public transport that supports social mobility and economic growth.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
As Scotland’s largest Regional Transport Partnership, SPT continues to lead transformational change. In 2024, the Glasgow Subway completed its fleet modernisation, introducing new state-of-the-art trains and achieving a full return to pre-pandemic patronage — unique among Scottish transport operators. Major milestones were reached for the Clyde Metro programme, including completion of the “Case for Change” and option shortlisting. SPT also progressed Buchanan Bus Station’s redevelopment into a major city centre mobility hub and rolled out a smartcard upgrade to the ZoneCard ticketing system. A new Regional Bus Strategy made SPT the first public body to explore franchising under new bus powers. SPT also expanded services for vulnerable users via MyBus and continued to support socially necessary routes in underserved communities. With wide-ranging initiatives across bus, rail, and accessibility, SPT is demonstrating region-wide leadership to deliver inclusive, integrated, and low-carbon public transport that supports social mobility and economic growth.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT)
As Scotland’s largest Regional Transport Partnership, SPT continues to lead transformational change. In 2024, the Glasgow Subway completed its fleet modernisation, introducing new state-of-the-art trains and achieving a full return to pre-pandemic patronage — unique among Scottish transport operators. Major milestones were reached for the Clyde Metro programme, including completion of the “Case for Change” and option shortlisting. SPT also progressed Buchanan Bus Station’s redevelopment into a major city centre mobility hub and rolled out a smartcard upgrade to the ZoneCard ticketing system. A new Regional Bus Strategy made SPT the first public body to explore franchising under new bus powers. SPT also expanded services for vulnerable users via MyBus and continued to support socially necessary routes in underserved communities. With wide-ranging initiatives across bus, rail, and accessibility, SPT is demonstrating region-wide leadership to deliver inclusive, integrated, and low-carbon public transport that supports social mobility and economic growth.
Orkney Islands Council
WINNER
Orkney Islands Council manages a uniquely broad transport remit despite being Scotland’s smallest local authority. In 2023/24, it recorded growth across bus, ferry, and air services. Inter-island ferry services carried over 336,000 passengers, while air services reached nearly 22,000. Public bus use rose to 134,567 passenger journeys, supported by a new accessible fleet and a green transport fund generated from fare income. Major investments included new terminal buildings in Papa Westray, Stronsay, Eday and Westray, and two electric hydrofoil vessels will begin trialling soon. The Council also works within the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment to futureproof services. The small transport team delivers strategic, community, and commercial services across an archipelago, showing exceptional efficiency, adaptability, and leadership. With transport demand rising and community connectivity essential, Orkney Islands Council continues to deliver vital, complex services in a way that punches far above its size, meeting growing needs with innovation and dedication.
Orkney Islands Council
WINNER
Orkney Islands Council manages a uniquely broad transport remit despite being Scotland’s smallest local authority. In 2023/24, it recorded growth across bus, ferry, and air services. Inter-island ferry services carried over 336,000 passengers, while air services reached nearly 22,000. Public bus use rose to 134,567 passenger journeys, supported by a new accessible fleet and a green transport fund generated from fare income. Major investments included new terminal buildings in Papa Westray, Stronsay, Eday and Westray, and two electric hydrofoil vessels will begin trialling soon. The Council also works within the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment to futureproof services. The small transport team delivers strategic, community, and commercial services across an archipelago, showing exceptional efficiency, adaptability, and leadership. With transport demand rising and community connectivity essential, Orkney Islands Council continues to deliver vital, complex services in a way that punches far above its size, meeting growing needs with innovation and dedication.
Orkney Islands Council
WINNER
Orkney Islands Council manages a uniquely broad transport remit despite being Scotland’s smallest local authority. In 2023/24, it recorded growth across bus, ferry, and air services. Inter-island ferry services carried over 336,000 passengers, while air services reached nearly 22,000. Public bus use rose to 134,567 passenger journeys, supported by a new accessible fleet and a green transport fund generated from fare income. Major investments included new terminal buildings in Papa Westray, Stronsay, Eday and Westray, and two electric hydrofoil vessels will begin trialling soon. The Council also works within the Sustainable Aviation Test Environment to futureproof services. The small transport team delivers strategic, community, and commercial services across an archipelago, showing exceptional efficiency, adaptability, and leadership. With transport demand rising and community connectivity essential, Orkney Islands Council continues to deliver vital, complex services in a way that punches far above its size, meeting growing needs with innovation and dedication.