The Milngavie Station Travel Hub development has scooped a Scottish Transport Award for Excellence in Walking & Public Realm.

The East Dunbartonshire Council hub was celebrated for its promotion of walking, cycling and use of public transport.

The project included:

• Major public realm improvements

• Bus priority measures and improved facilities

• Better pedestrian access

• Increased parking and improved layout

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• High-quality new surfacing

• Enhanced street furniture and facilities

• Improved planting and landscaping.

Councillor Susan Murray, Vice Convener of Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets, said: "I am pleased that the Council has received national recognition for investment and improvements in the Milngavie Station area.

"The project has made pedestrian movement a priority, while boosting parking facilities and encouraging more people to make greater use of public transport.

"The investment is part of a wider scheme to encourage greater active travel movement and economic opportunities in Milngavie."

The Milgavie Station Travel Hub was completed with funding from Transport Scotland's Bus Investment Fund and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

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