1. Introduction

1. Introduction

Transport is important. It helps us access education, jobs, healthcare, goods and services.

Transport is changing. The pandemic has made us think about how we get around. Many people have made changes. That has meant more working from home, more local walking and cycling.

Technology is also changing. Buses, trains and ferries are becoming better for the environment.

The second National Transport Strategy says how transport can reduce inequalities, help the economy, improve health and wellbeing, and help the climate.

The climate is the weather we expect to have every year. Climate change is when the climate is changing too fast and damaging the environment.

We need to change our travel habits and have better travel options. These need to be good and accessible.

The Scottish Government plans to reach net zero emissions by 2045. Net zero means taking out harmful gas from the atmosphere as we put into it. This needs to happen if we are going to tackle climate change.

The second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) is a big part of this plan.

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