Update on funding awarded
This is a summary of the update on funding awarded to date presented to Transport and Environment Committee in January 2022.
Households and businesses
- Transport Scotland has provided over £1.5 million in LEZ Support Funds to promote shifting from one type of transport to greener transport and to reduce emissions.
- This funding was given to over 450 micro-businesses and low-income households located within 20 kilometres of the scheme.
Buses, coaches and taxis
- Lothian Buses is committed to achieving 100% of its vehicles complying with the LEZ emission standards in 2022. They have received significant support from the Scottish Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit Fund (BEAR).
- In 2021/22 Transport Scotland provided over £2.7 million to retrofit buses and coaches that operate in Edinburgh, through phase 4 of BEAR funds.
- All licensed taxis and private hire cars operating in Edinburgh are anticipated to comply with the LEZ emission standards ahead of enforcement.
Public transport provision
By early 2020, Transport Scotland provided £3.7 million across the South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SEStran) region to support Edinburgh and other councils to develop sustainable transport projects and prepare for LEZs. This included:
- developing a mobility hub at Brunton Hall, including eletric vehicles chargers
- park and rides
- bus shelters
- bus prioritisation measures
- bus lane enforcement cameras.
