This subject profile provides an introduction to walking, cycling, rail, road, air, maritime and bus transport in Scotland. It also highlights issues around transport and climate change and describes the roles of Transport Scotland and the seven Regional Transport Partnerships.
This subject profile examines six categories of transport in Scotland, these are:
Walking and cycling
Rail
Road
Aviation
Shipping
Bus and coach
Each mode of transport is considered under a separate heading, with each section highlighting legislative and administrative frameworks, main agencies and organisations, key statistics, and major ongoing developments. In addition, there are short sections on transport and climate change and the roles of Transport Scotland and the seven Regional Transport Partnerships.
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