News / Survey to improve transport on Bressay
A SURVEY of Bressay residents begins this week to help develop a sustainable transport system for the island, which could be rolled out across Shetland.
Ferry users will be asked to share their travel habits with James Dunne who has been employed by the Carbon Reduction Shetland project to carry out the survey over the next two months.
“I’m really looking forward to working with the Bressay community, the impacts of climate change and fuel costs make sustainable travel an ever more appealing option,” Mr Dunne said.
“The transport needs on Bressay are reflected in other Shetland communities and we hope the findings from this survey can be applied to other areas.
“Ultimately we hope to reduce travel costs, cut carbon emissions and help rural communities become more sustainable.”
Islanders have become increasingly concerned about the high cost of the 10 minute crossing of Bressay Sound after Shetland Islands Council increased ferry fares by 15 per cent earlier this year.
Elaine Park, of Shetland transport partnership ZetTrans, said: “ZetTrans has been working closely with the Bressay community council to address transport issues for residents and the joint survey work with the Shetland Amenity Trust will contribute to our understanding of the community’s needs.”
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