FIVE projects across Scotland that support the shift towards active or low-carbon modes of travel have been given a massive cash boost from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
A total of £3.25 million has been granted to the projects which include an active travel hub in Falkirk town centre and a low-carbon vehicle hub at Falkirk Community Stadium.
The project will provide 20 electric vehicle charging bays and a 168-bay solar array to harness energy for charging at the low-carbon hub.
The active travel hub will provide public access to bikes, e-bikes, facilities, maintenance equipment, education, and public bike sharing.
They will be combined with measures to change behaviour to encourage healthier, greener travel.
Also chosen were the Dundee Travel Hub Project, which will develop an active travel and low-carbon transport centre in the middle of the city’s major new civic space on the waterfront; the Irvine Active Travel Hub Project, whose heart will be in the town's centre with seven satellites across North Ayrshire; the Broxden Low Carbon Transport Hub, which will create a low-carbon transport hub at a key strategic site on the outskirts of Perth; and the Bridge of Don Active Travel Hub Project, which will be built in a new facility adjacent to the Alex Collie Sport Centre.
“The ERDF Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund provides a fantastic opportunity to help individuals, communities and our population benefit from sustainable and greener travel options,” said Transport Minister Humza Yousaf.
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