Actions from previous meeting
FH discussed the actions from the previous Taskforce meeting:
Action 1 - Transport Scotland to confirm the purpose of the core samples taken from the East side of the valley, through the forestry track.
GR confirmed that he had undertaken a check, however, the samples were not carried out by Transport Scotland and were not part of the A83 scheme. GR added that he contacted Forestry and Land Scotland and they also had no knowledge of the core samples having been taken.
Action 2 - BEAR Scotland to improve communication in area. Transport Scotland will monitor and liaise where appropriate.
GR informed the group that following feedback from the previous Taskforce meeting regarding communication for traffic management decision-making, Transport Scotland and its Operating Company BEAR Scotland issued a stakeholder and media update which gave a more in-depth explanation of the processes involved. This update included a link to a newly launched Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section on the BEAR Scotland website which has hopefully been helpful. They have also tweeted infographics linking to the FAQs and included the website link in stakeholder updates issued since.
Action 3 - Transport Scotland to confirm plans for the Rest and Be Thankful car park.
GR added that there will be no change to use of the car park for the MTS. For the LTS, the car park is being considered as part of the ongoing design and development and noted that consideration of community benefits is also part of that process.