Aberdeen City Council has agreed to a new five-year Local Transport Strategy (LTS).

The LTS, which will operate between 2016 – 2021, will guide the planning and improvement of the local transport network throughout the city.

The programme will focus on 'locking in' the benefits of the developing Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) as well as other major infrastructure projects.

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A report to the city council's Communities, Housing and Infrastructure committee said that by 2021, Aberdeen's transport system should be greatly improved.

Councillor Neil Cooney said: "The key aim is to produce a sustainable transport system.

"A costed action and delivery plan will come before the council in March, and by then, we should be clearer with what's happening with the City Deal.

"This is a living document and we want to provide a clean, safe, green and accessible transport system for all."

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