Next Steps

As set out in section 4, the engagement undertaken during the project has allowed for valuable insight on a number of issues to be gained from stakeholders, including on the existing delivery model, options for moving forward and their implications. The Roadmap for Active Travel Transformation is provided at Figure 2.

It is clear that any new delivery system needs to be more agile and enabling than the current model, rather than replicating existing barriers or creating new ones. Feedback from delivery partners on the model adopted for the Transformation Fund (see section 4.3) has been very positive in this regard.

Transport Scotland is  considering a range of options for the future delivery of active travel in Scotland. This is being undertaken with a view to best achieving the objective of the Transformation Project.

Any new model must account for the new Partnership Agreement between the Scottish Government and COSLA.  The Verity House Agreement, signed in June 2023, sets out the vision for a more collaborative approach to delivering shared priorities for the people of Scotland.

The Project will also be subject to Gateway Review at relevant points during its progression, to provide an independent assurance review of the Project’s position, and make recommendations on how it could be improved.  This will include contributions and input from across Transport Scotland and Delivery Partners.

Figure 2: Active Travel Transformation: Roadmap, as described below

February 2023

IDM 1

Decision on Transformation Fund for 2023/24

March 2023

IDM 2

Approval to establish a PMO and Programme Board to finalise the business case

April 2023

Transformation Fund

Introduction of Transformation Fund

June 2023

Ministerial Statement

Parliamentary Debate and Statement on Active Travel Transformation

July 2023

Gateway review

August 2023

Assess Phase Report

October 2023

IDM 3

Business Case Approval

March 2024

Transformation Fund

Successful Projects delivered at increased pace and scale. Local Authorities supported.

April 2024

New Delivery Mode

Introduction of new delivery model.

June 2024

Establish National Evaluation Framework

For Active Travel

2025

Investment Commitment Realised

New delivery model committed to programme delivery

End 2025

Transformation Review

Review of Transformation progress against objectives and expected benefits

May 2026

End of parliamentary term

2030

Active Travel Transformation and Vision Realised.