Transport Group
This group was re-convened in April 2023. Its purpose is to maintain oversight of all FW2040 Masterplan projects which contribute to the theme of making Fort William 'A Connected Place'. These include:
- Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2) and the development of an Integrated Transport Plan for Fort William
- active travel infrastructure
- public transport improvements (road, rail and marine)
- electric vehicle infrastructure
- trunk road resilience and improvements (A82, A830, and Banavie Swing Bridge operation)
- local road network improvements
- helicopter landing site
- transport infrastructure for new housing, business and leisure developments
The group aims to facilitate and progress projects through effective partnership working between relevant delivery organisations, both on and out with the FW2040 Board. In particular, it is intended to assist Transport Scotland with the development and delivery of an Integrated Transport Plan for Fort William, per Recommendation 32 of STPR2. The group will be a key local point of reference and assistance for Transport Scotland as they undertake this work.
Organisations represented in this group are:
- Highland Council
- Fort William, Inverlochy and Torlundy Community Council, Caol Community Council and Kilmallie Community Council
- Transport Scotland
- Highlands and Islands Enterprise
- HITRANS
- NHS Highland
- Scottish Canals
- Fort William Active Travel Group
- West Highland Community Rail Partnership
- Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
The group is chaired by Tracey Urry, Highland Council's Executive Chief Officer for Infrastructure, Environment and Economy. The Chair rotates on an annual basis.