Transport Noise Actions for 2024 to 2028
Collaborative Approach
Managing transport noise is essential to improving health and wellbeing. The TNAP 2025 to 2029 options for managing noise were developed using the Source, Pathway, Receptor, Consequence model (SPRC).
Appraisal of possible measures, and related actions, to manage noise began with assessing the Source (where the noise originated), the Pathway (how the noise travels through the environment), the Receptor of the noise pollution (who or what could be affected), and Consequence (what is the impact on health).
Using this model, alongside an appraisal of work successfully undertaken to date, the policy interventions and activity available to manage noise, a selection of typical noise management opportunities noted in below were appraised to determine those that would be most effective and deliverable.
Management at Source (S)
- Modal shift to quieter forms of transport.
- Reduction of nuisance noise behaviour.
- Research and development into quieter vehicles.
- Road surface development.
Management of Pathway (P)
- Noise barriers.
- Planning regulations.
Management at Receptor (R)
- insulation
- Well-designed developments.
Assessment of Consequence (C)
- Health impact assessment.
- Stakeholder engagement.
Objectives and Actions
Using the methodologies, software and approaches set out in this document, Transport Scotland have committed to the following objectives and actions, in Table 14 and Table 15 below respectively, which will be delivered through the TNAP from 2024 to 2028.
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Number |
Objective |
Total Actions |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
We will improve the consideration of environmental noise management within all stages of transport planning, design, construction, and maintenance. |
2 |
|
2 |
On a prioritised basis we will continue to manage the exposure to environmental noise in NMAs. |
3 |
|
3 |
We will work with partners and the public to reduce potential exposure to environmental noise and increase awareness of noise control measures and action. |
4 |
|
Action |
Description |
Delivery Period |
|---|---|---|
|
1a |
Transport Scotland will promote environment noise management through the major road and rail corridors working with stakeholders to support a collaborative approach to noise management. |
2024 to 2028 |
|
1b |
Transport Scotland will, working closely with Trunk Road and Rail stakeholders, prepare for the next round of noise mapping, considering data needs and engaging with wider impacted groups |
2025 to 2026 |
|
2a |
Transport Scotland will assess all major road and rail Candidate Noise Management Areas (CNMAs) and to identify NMAs and develop appropriate interventions on a prioritised basis. |
2025 to 2026 |
|
2b |
Transport Scotland will work with stakeholders to implement, specific measures to support noise management in prioritised NMAs |
2025 to 2028 |
|
2c |
Transport Scotland will ensure that noise management interventions are built in to existing maintenance and improvement programmes where practical. |
2025 to 2028 |
|
3a |
Transport Scotland will continue to provide information to the public in relation to Transport noise action on the Transport Scotland webpage, signposting stakeholders and those affected by transport noise to support resources. |
2024 to 2028 |
|
3b |
Transport Scotland will provide guidance and advice to individuals affected by Transport Noise, working with partners agencies to advocate mitigation of impacts where possible. |
2024 to 2028 |
|
3c |
Transport Scotland will continue collaboration with key stakeholders across the public, private, and academic sectors to understand and utilise new methods of noise management and prevention to advocate their use with partner organisations. |
2024 to 2028 |
Reporting Progress
Transport Scotland will document progress against the commitments set out above and will published updates on the Noise section of the Transport Scotland website.