Question reference: S4W-00624
- Asked by: Mark Griffin, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 8 June 2011
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Current status: Answered by Keith Brown on 21 June 2011
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what support it gives to local transport authorities to encourage the use of public transport.
Answer
Local authorities receive capital funding through the local government settlement to spend according to their priorities. The Scottish Government encourages the use of public transport through initiatives such as Smarter Choices Smarter Places, through publishing guidance to encourage a partnership approach to develop and address improvements in bus services and through the concessionary travel scheme.