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This is a to date presented to Transport and Environment Committee in January 2022.

Households and businesses

• Transport Scotland has provided over £1.5 million in LEZ support funds to promote shifting from one type of transport to greener transport and to reduce emissions.
• This funding was given to over 450 micro-businesses and low-income households located within 20 kilometres of the scheme.  

Buses, coaches and taxis

•  is committed to achieving 100% of its vehicles complying with the LEZ emission standards in 2022. They have received significant support from the
• In 2021 / 22 Transport Scotland provided over £2.7 million to retrofit buses and coaches that operate in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, through phase four of BEAR funds.
• All licensed taxis and private hire cars operating in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ are anticipated to comply with the LEZ emission standards ahead of enforcement.

Public transport provision

By early 2020, Transport Scotland provided £3.7 million across the  region to support ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and other Councils to develop sustainable transport projects and prepare for LEZs. This included

• developing a mobility hub at Brunton Hall, including eletric vehicles chargers
• park and rides
• bus shelters
• bus prioritisation measures
• bus lane enforcement cameras.

Previous Funding for ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Region (20km radius from LEZ)