Document archive 2013-2021 - Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS)

Annual reports

• MACS Annual report 2017/18
• MACS Annual report 2016/17
• MACS Annual report 2015/16
• MACS Annual report 2014/15
• MACS Annual report 2013/14

Easy read versions

• MACS Annual report 2017/18 easy read version
• MACS Annual report 2016/17 easy read version

Workstreams' workplans

• 2019/20 Workstreams
• 2018/19 Workstreams
• 2016/17 Workstreams
• 2015/16 Workstreams

Consultation responses

• MACS response to Consultation on proposed changes to energy standards within Scottish building regulations - September 2021
• MACS response to - Recommendations for change to the Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies in Scotland and a proposed draft code for further consultation - 2021
• MACS response to - Building Regulations: Proposed Changes to Energy Standards, including ventilation, overheating and electric vehicle charging provision - 2021
• MACS response to - Questionnaire on the subject matter of the marine guidance note (MGN) on the small seagoing passenger ship (SSPS) code - 2021
• MACS response to consultation - Automated Vehicles Scottish Law Commission - March 2021
• MACS response to consultation on Road Safety Framework - November 2020
• MACS response to the draft Infrastructure and Investment Plan Consultation - November 2020
• MACS response to a consultation on potential revisions to the Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies in Scotland - October 2020
• MACS response to consultation on potential revisions to the Code Of Practice for Ministerial appointments to public bodies In Scotland - September 2020
• MACS response to the consultation on changes to The Highway Code – September 2020
• The Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights: MACS response to Scottish Parliament call for evidence
• MACS Response to DfT consultation on Future Mobility - June 2020
• E-Scooter Definition Consultation, DfT - May 2020
• MACS response to consultation on phasing out diesel and petrol cars - April 2020
• MACS response to review of Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) in England - March 2020
• MACS response to Inquiry into construction and procurement of ferry vessels in Scotland - February 2020
• MACS response to the consultation on the Low Emission Zones Guidance and Regulations - February 2020
• MACS response to the ORR Consultations on Accessible Travel Policy - February 2020
• MACS response to the Social Security Advisory Committee consultation on Mobility - November 2019
• MACS response to the PRM-TSI dispension request - November 2019
• MACS response to the SPT RVAR dispension request - October 2019
• MACS response on Road Maintenance to The Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee - August 2019
• MACS response to the Williams Rail Review - May 2019
• MACS response to the Consultation on Improving Disability Assistance in Scotland - May 2019
• MACS written evidence on workplace parking levy to Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee - May 2019
• MACS response to the Changing Places consultation - May 2019
• MACS response to the Consultation on National Islands Plan and islands communities impact assessment guidance - April 2019
• MACS Response to DfT Aviation Consultation - March 2019
• MACS response to the ORR Consultation on Improving Assisted Travel - January 2019
• MACS Response to the Equality and Human Rights Strategy Consultation - 7 January 2019

Reports and examples of good practice

• MACS - Inclusive communication guide
• MACS - Accessibility checklist
• Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhoods: final report
• MACS - Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
• MACS Transport Strategy Broad Guidance
• The 20 Minute Neighbourhood - What Does it Mean to You?
• Briefing Paper on Post Brexit Arrangements for Travel with Assistance Dogs - July 2020
• MACS meeting with SG Equality Unit and Islands Policy Team regarding EqIAs - July 2020
• Research - Bus and Coach accessibility
• MACS standard consultation response

MACS Thematic Subgroups

Motability

• Letter to Chairman of Motability Operations - Motability Profits - February 2023
• Motability Briefing Paper - March 2022
• Motability Letter from MACS, IMTAC and DPTAC - May 2021
• Motability Briefing Paper - February 2020
• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 November 2019 - Final Notes
• Motability roundtable discussion report - May 2019
• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 March 2019 - Report - Final

Transition plan guidance

• Temporary Street measures during Coronavirus crisis - October 2020
• Survey results from Enable Scotland 'Activity Community Empowered' Group - June 2020
• MACS guidance for disabled passengers - Transition plans
• Temporary street measures during the coronavirus crisis

Transport to Health

• MACS - Discussion Paper - Transport to Health and Social Care - MACS Phase One Work - High Level Overview - 21 September 2023
• MACS - March 2020 Development Day - Final Report- Transport to Health and Social Care
• MACS Transport to Health and Social care report – December 2019
• Subgroup - Transport to Health - Event - 21 November 2019 - Briefing Paper - CTA's Report
• Subgroup - Transport to Health - Event - 21 November 2019 - Briefing Paper - DES Patient Transport Poll
• Subgroup - Transport to Health - Event - 21 November 2019 - Briefing Paper - Final
• MACS response to the 20pmh speed consultation - December 2018
• MACS Response to the DfT Consultation on Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy - Oct 2018
• Response to the Cross Country rail franchise - 30 August 2018
• Response to Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on the Transport (Scotland) Bill – August 2018
• Response to Social Isolation and Loneliness Consultation – April 2018
• Response to the Consultation on Proposed Regulation of Privately Operated Car Parks March 2018
• Response to the Consultation on Free Bus Travel for Older and Disabled People and Modern Apprentices - November 2017
• Response to the DfT Accessibility Action Plan Consultation – November 2017
• Response to Transport Scotland Parking Consultation - June 2017
• MACS views on How To Best Manage Parking in Scotland – May 2017
• Disabled Persons’ Parking Places (Scotland) Act 2009 – Post Legislative Scrutiny, Ministerial Committee Report – March 2017
• Consultation on Sections 165 and 167 of Equality Act 2010 – November 2016
• Cycling by Design Refresh – Consultation - October 2016
• Response to ScotRail Consultation on Priority Seat Cover Design - August 2016
• Response to Consultation on the InterCity West Coast Franchise - July 2016
• Response to ScotRail Consultation on the Design of a New Smartcard - June 2016

Reports and examples of good practice

• MACS Toolkit - Improving accessibility at ferry terminals - March 2018
• MACS Response to the Consultation on the Future of Smart Ticketing In Scotland
• MACS Response to the Road Works in Scotland Consultation
• Report on shared spaces seminar
• Going Further - Accessible Travel Framework
  A national vision and outcomes for accessible travel, new ways of working to include disabled people and a high-level action plan to tackle the issues already gathered
• MACS Guidance on Engagement and Consultation Mechanisms for Disabled People When Liaising with External Stakeholders
• MACS Response to 2014 Rail Consultation

MACS Thematic Subgroups

Motability

• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 March 2019 - Pack 02 Agenda - Motability Briefing Paper
• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 March 2019 - Pack 03 - NAO Motability Scheme-Summary
• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 March 2019 - Pack 04 - Motability - Meet the Governors
• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 March 2019 - Pack 05 - Motability Article 102
• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 March 2019 - Pack 06 - Chairs Work and Pensions Committee letter to Amber Rudd - Jan 2019
• Motability - Roundtable discussion - 5 March 2019 - Pack 07 - Treasury Committee and Work and Pensions Committee

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