That the Parliament recognises that, in the face of the climate emergency and the imperative to cut greenhouse gas emissions, as a nation, there is a need to encourage more people to use more sustainable travel options and reduce their car use; acknowledges the need to shift away from spending money on new road projects that encourage more people to drive, and instead focus resource on maintaining roads and improving safety; agrees that people need a realistic and affordable alternative in public transport and active travel, and notes that the Scottish Government will set out its plans for future investment in Scotland's transport network in the second Strategic Transport Projects Review.
Supported by: Sharon Dowey, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden
Result 90 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Agreed
That the Parliament recognises that driving in most parts of Scotland is a necessity; believes that the Cooperation Agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group should not prevent or delay the delivery of any future road projects, and calls upon the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment to dualling the A9 and A96
and commit to upgrading the A1, A75, A77, A82, A83 and A90.
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Motion reference: S6M-02138.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Supported by: Colin Smyth
Result 23 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Disagreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Motion reference: S6M-02138.2
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Richard Lochhead, Michael Matheson, Màiri McAllan
Result 86 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote Agreed