Executive Summary

This document sets out the TNAP for Scotland, which aims to directly manage and, where practicable, reduce the effects of transport noise from Scotland's trunk roads, major roads, and rail corridors, and to work with all transport providers to shape, focus, and deliver transport policy to manage noise.

The preparation of a TNAP is a requirement of The Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Transport Scotland and partners have produced this TNAP to update and replace the Transportation Noise Action Plan (TNAP) 2019 to 2023.

Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport. Our vision is for a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible transport system helping deliver a healthier, and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses, and visitors. Prioritising the management of transport noise is a key component in protecting our environment, improving wellbeing, and developing a sustainable economy.

Although the noise generated by transport cannot be eliminated, we are conscious that it is important to reach a balance that allows growth in a sustainable manner, whilst also enhancing the economic and social benefits to Scotland. We have reviewed our previous action plan and introduced updates and enhancements to our current actions to build upon the progress we have made over the past five years, working proactively and in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and local communities.

We believe this TNAP demonstrates our commitment and the importance that Transport Scotland places on the issue of noise and our aim to minimise the impact of noise from our transport sources as far as reasonably practicable.