Ariane Burgess MSP helped the Agriculture and Rural Communities Act through parliament.
Ice will continue to pose dangers for motorists and pedestrians this evening, the Met Office has warned after issuing a new yellow warning.
More than 20 active flood warnings were in force in Moray and the Highlands on Hogmanay - with three at the highest "severe" danger to life level.
Active Travel Forres want better provision for cyclists and walkers at the east end of town.
The forecaster has issued a yellow warning for snow on New Year’s Day and January 2. It follows immediately on from an amber rain alert on Hogmanay.
A new amber warning has been issued covering Inverness, Dingwall, the Great Glen, Aviemore and Rothes. Up to 70mm is expected on top of sodden ground.
Flood warnings are in force on the Spey, and rail journeys between Elgin and Inverness are among those cancelled due to the weather.
A soggy Hogmanay is on the cards after the Met Office issued a weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands.
Ice will pose a danger to motorists and pedestrians overnight and into Monday, the Met Office has warned Moray residents.
Around 4000 people attended the first event that is set to need nearly double the space next Spring.