SPT to plough £3.65million intro Ayrshire travel network as 10 projects get cash

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Ayrshire’s transport network is set to be boosted by an investment of £3.65million.SPT (Strathclyde Partnership for Transport) have pledged funding to improve travel networks in North, South and East Ayrshire.Each county will take a slice of the £3.65 million, with the bulk of the travel pot going to East Ayrshire, with £1.82 million set to be invested.North Ayrshire will see £1.03 million invested, while £800k will go towards improvements in South Ayrshire.The funds in East Ayrshire are set to go directly to improving bus stations and a park and ride in Kilmarnock, whilst cash in South Ayrshire will be splurged on cycle and bus routes.In North Ayrshire six projects will receive funding, with bus terminals and active travel routes amongst those set to be improved.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.The projects set to receive funding will support Strathclyde’s emerging new Regional Transport Strategy – which is set to be launched later this year.The strategy will aim to improve accessibility, affordability, availability and connectivity of transport Strathclyde, as well as reducing carbon emissions and promoting active travel.Stephen Dornan, chair of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport said: “Despite challenging financial pressures, we are making transport in our area greener, more connected, and more reliable and accessible to all.“Our investment programme