COUNCIL officers have turned to the public to try to boost their case for funding for public transport services in Argyll and Bute.
Officials have opened a consultation enabling the public to tell them if they have been affected by extreme weather events in the area.
Residents have been asked for their views on matters including shared transport, reducing carbon emissions, and whether better digital connectivity would reduce their reliance on transport.
The consultation is running until Tuesday, November 18, and can be located on the council’s website at argyll-bute.gov.uk
In a statement published alongside the survey, the council said: “We would like your help to build a case for more funding for Argyll and Bute’s transport network. We know how much being connected matters to our communities.
“Argyll and Bute Council looks after a large transport network that connects communities spread across a wide area.
“Because our population is so spread out, it’s challenging and expensive to keep everything running smoothly.
“Each year, the council invests a lot of money — for building new infrastructure and also keeping existing services going. However, it’s getting harder to maintain and improve the transport network to the level that people expect.
“That’s why we are asking for your views on different transport issues to help us develop a local transport strategy and a case for more funding, from the Scottish Government or through partnerships with other organisations.”
Respondents to the consultation are also asked for their priorities on road maintenance and on railway networks, despite few train stations being located in Argyll and Bute.
Bus and ferry infrastructure also feature in the consultation.
