Transport - Useful links

A collection of useful links and resources relating to the transport topic and citizen science.

Transport

Outdoor Learning Directory
Where can I go cycling? Here are some ideas from Sustrans.
Increasing active travel to school
What is happening right now at the new Queensferry Crossing? Look at these webcams to find out more.
Information for teachers about the Junior Road Safety Officer scheme from Road Safety Scotland. Includes competitions, lesson ideas and resources.
Road safety resources for teachers from the UK Department for Transport
Report from the Scottish Government: “Carbon Scotland: Meeting the Emissions Reduction Targets 2010-2022: The Report on Proposals and Policies”. This section focuses on transport. Do you think Scotland is on course to meet these targets? What more could be done? Can you see evidence across Scotland of these changes happening?
Information about food production, waste and ways of reducing waste
STV news articles about public transport fuelled by hydrogen fuel cells. What are possible consequences for the environment? Are there any negative issues associated with them?
This BBC news article about polluted streets blames particularly diesel vehicles. Use this article alongside the data from Scottish Air Quality. Are these areas still the most polluted? What factors are causing this? What are local and national governments doing to address this?

Citizen science

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