During this period, the project team contacted the following stakeholders: • A82 Partnership – an umbrella group campaigning for upgrading of the A82 • Chambers of Commerce (Fort William, Lochaber, Mid Argyll) • Community Councils (Arrochar & Tarbet, Strathfillan) • Council Authorities (Highland, Stirling, Argyll and Bute) • Emergency Services • Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) • Freight and Haulage Associations (Scotland and Northern Ireland) • Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) • LLTNPA • Network Rail (NR) • Landowners and businesses along this section of the A82 • Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) • Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) • Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society • Sustrans – A charity promoting safe walking and cycling • Friends of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs – an independent conservation and heritage charity • Scottish Wildlife Trust • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) • AA / RAC • Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and Argyll and Bute Councillors for Lomond North (three councillors) • Utility suppliers (Scottish Gas Networks, Scottish Power, Scottish Water, Scottish and Southern Energy, and British Telecom).