South Lanarkshire Transport Projects Secure Eight Shortlists at National Awards

South Lanarkshire Council has received eight nominations at the 2026 Scottish Transport Awards, recognising a wide range of transport, road safety and infrastructure initiatives delivered across the local authority area.

The nominations highlight projects spanning active travel, transport planning, innovation, road safety and major infrastructure improvements, reflecting the council's ongoing investment in creating safer, more sustainable and better-connected transport networks.

Recognition for Innovation and Best Practice

Colin Park, Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services at South Lanarkshire Council, welcomed the announcement and praised the efforts of staff involved in developing and delivering the shortlisted projects.

He said the nominations demonstrate the commitment, expertise and innovation being applied across the council's transport services to improve journeys for residents, businesses and visitors throughout the area.

According to Park, the recognition reflects the organisation's focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure and transport solutions that enhance safety, accessibility and efficiency across the network.

Projects Shortlisted Across Multiple Categories

The council's nominations span several award categories, showcasing a broad range of initiatives.

In the Most Effective Road Safety, Traffic Management and Enforcement category, the council has been shortlisted for its Data-Led Road Safety and Casualty Reduction Programme and its Streetscape Management initiative.

The Contribution to Sustainable Transport category includes the East Kilbride Active Travel Network – Connecting People and Places project, which aims to improve opportunities for walking, wheeling and cycling.

Recognition has also been received in the Excellence in Technology and Innovation category for the council's Winter Service Innovation: Smarter, Safer and More Sustainable programme.

The Hairmyres Interchange project, delivered in partnership with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), Network Rail and Transport Scotland, has been shortlisted under the Excellence in Transport Design category.

Further nominations have been secured for the council's Local Transport Strategy, which has been recognised within the Best Practice in Transport Planning category, alongside work focused on School Travel Planning and Road Safety.

South Lanarkshire Council has also been shortlisted for the prestigious Transport Local Authority of the Year award.

Celebrating Scotland's Transport Sector

Now in its 23rd year, the Scottish Transport Awards recognise excellence across the country's transport industry, celebrating organisations and individuals who have made significant contributions to improving transport systems and services.

The awards are supported by a number of key industry bodies and organisations, including the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Railway Industry Association and CPT Scotland.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony taking place at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on 11 June 2026.

The event is regarded as one of the most important dates in Scotland's transport calendar, bringing together industry leaders, local authorities and transport providers to share best practice, celebrate innovation and recognise outstanding achievements across the sector.

For South Lanarkshire Council, the eight nominations underline the scale and diversity of transport initiatives currently being delivered, while highlighting the authority's ambition to improve connectivity, safety and sustainability for communities across the region.