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🏆 First award of the night at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to Lothian Buses for Lothian Country Service 43! Restoring vital links, growing patronage, and cutting fares — a fantastic example of customer-focused innovation. #PublicTransport #LothianBuses #STAs25

👏 Congratulations to Project Centre, NSL and The City of Edinburgh Council — winners of Most Effective Road Safety, Traffic Management & Enforcement Project at the Scottish Transport Awards for their innovative work on tackling pavement parking! #STAS25

🏆 Congratulations to Angus Council – winners of Excellence in Walking, Public Realm and Cycling at the Scottish Transport Awards! Their NCN1 Carnoustie Phase 2 Project has delivered real impact for active travel and public space improvements. 👏🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ #STAs25

Congrats to the Royal Highland Show Traffic Management Working Group on winning Contribution to Sustainable Transport at the Scottish Transport Awards 👏 Also highly commended: HITRANS Hi-Bike scheme, expanding e-bike access across the Highlands 🚲#STAs25

🏆 Excellence in Technology and Innovation at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to FirstBusUK for their groundbreaking AI-driven timetables 🚌 A brilliant example of data-led innovation delivering smarter, more responsive public transport. #TransportTech #Innovation #STAs25

🏆 Transport Team / Partnership of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to Network Rail Scotland for the Levenmouth Rail Link Project 🚆 A transformational effort reconnecting communities and delivering long-term social and economic benefits #STAs25

🏆 Excellence in Travel Information & Marketing at the #STAs25 goes to CalMac Ferries for Every Journey Starts a Story – a powerful campaign celebrating connection and community across Scotland’s west coast. 🌊📖 👏 Highly commended: Scottish Citylink for #WoolyWonderland

🏆 Most Innovative Transport Project of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to Zenobe Energy for ScotZEB 2: Collaborating to achieve fleet electrification ⚡🚌 A standout example of innovation and partnership accelerating the shift to zero-emission transport #STAs25

🏆 Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to Aberdeen International Airport ✈️ Recognised for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, passenger experience and community engagement — a standout year for the North East’s gateway to the world. #STAs25

🏆 Rail Supplier of the Year in association with Network Rail Scotland at the STAs25 goes to Story Contracting 🚆👏 Recognised for excellence in delivery, innovation and collaboration across Scotland’s rail network — a trusted partner driving positive impact across the industry.

🏆 Excellence in Transport Accessibility at the Scottish Transport Awards goes to Sustrans Scotland for the National Cycle Network Accessibility Programme 👏🚲 Recognised for breaking down barriers and creating inclusive, accessible routes across Scotland. #STAs2025

🏆 The City of Edinburgh Council has been named winner of Excellence in Transport Design at the Scottish Transport Awards for the Roseburn to Union Canal Active Route 👏 A people-first project delivering safe, accessible infrastructure for walking, wheeling and cycling. #STAs2025

The Best Practice in Transport Planning award at the STAs25 goes to the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal for their Workforce Mobility Project, with Sustrans Scotland, University of Leeds and partners Highly Commended for their Network Planning Tool.

The inaugural Excellence in Social and Community Value award at the STAs25 goes to Lothian Buses & Police Scotland for Operation Crackle — recognising their partnership to improve safety and community confidence. Highly commended: Badenoch & Strathspey Community ConnXions

👏 Huge congratulations to Lorna Hunter of ScotRail, named Frontline Employee of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards! A well-deserved recognition of outstanding dedication, care and service on the front line of Scotland’s railway. #STAs25 #ScotRail #TransportHeroes

🏆 FirstBusUK has been named Public Transport Operator of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards! 🚌 A fantastic recognition of their continued innovation, investment and commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable services across Scotland. #STAs25

Is this the defining moment for trams in the UK? Alistair Gordon, CEO of Keolis UK and Ireland, explains how record investment in light rail could drive regional growth, cut carbon & reconnect communities – but only with bold, integrated action. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3UeZQX7