A public engagement seeking views on the next stage of the proposed Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) project has been launched. ART is a new mass rapid transport service designed to provide high quality, fast, frequent, and reliable public transport across two cross-city routes within the Aberdeen City Region.

The engagement is live now and will run until Friday, 7 November 2025.

The Aberdeen City Region Deal is providing funding to develop a Case for Investment for ART, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Nestrans, and the North East Bus Alliance.

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Two preferred cross-city routes were agreed in June 2024: Portlethen to Craibstone and Westhill to Blackdog.

Key features of the proposed ART include:

• Priority for buses through dedicated lanes and signal priority.

• High-quality stops featuring level boarding, lighting, and CCTV.

• Mobility hubs to provide park and ride opportunities.

• High-capacity, multi-door zero emission vehicles.

Councillor Michael Hutchison, Chair of Nestrans, said the North East deserves a modern public transport network, and ART could be key to making that happen, which "in turn bolsters our Net Zero credentials".

The engagement is being held online and through a series of in-person drop-in events, including:

• Tuesday, 7 October 2025 (11am-3pm): Main Concourse, Foresterhill Health Campus

• Friday, 10 October 2025 (2pm-6pm): Ashdale Hall, Westhill

• Thursday, 23 October 2025 (11am-4pm): Bon Accord Centre

• Friday, 31 October 2025 (2pm-6pm): Jubilee Hall, Portlethen