What we do

What we do

What we do

As an executive agency of the Scottish Government, and Scotland's national transport agency, we focus our activities on delivering, through our National Transport Strategy (NTS2), the transport-focused National Outcomes within the National Performance Framework (NPF) and the Programme for Government (PfG). We are focused on the priorities underpinning our vision for Scotland – to deliver a transport system that reflects Scottish Ministers' NTS priorities of reducing inequality, tackling climate change, delivering inclusive economic growth, and improving our health and wellbeing, while delivering on our commitment of managing a just transition to net zero by 2045.

Our contribution to the National Performance Framework

Our organisational focus continues to be on how we will support, through our National Transport Strategy (NTS2), the transport focused national outcomes within the National Performance Framework (NPF) and the Programme for Government (PfG). Our five organisational priorities have been developed to focus our work towards them and are supported by a suite of supporting targets and outcomes which we have reported on at pages 41 to 52 of this report.

The PfG is steered by the longer-term vision in the NPF, and its aim is to set out the actions required in order to deliver the outcomes within the NPF.

Our NTS has been mapped against the National Outcomes within the NPF, contributing to nine of these, as well as all seventeen of the Key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Priority 1: National Transport Strategy

Priority 2: conduct the Strategic Transport Projects Review

Priority 3: to support the COVID Recovery Strategy

Priority 5: put people at the heart of our delivery

Our national transport strategy

In our NTS, we have set out an ambitious and compelling vision for our transport system for the next 20 years. It seeks to protect our climate and improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

The NTS commits to collaborative working with wider partners in shaping our future transport system. Continued close partnership and collaboration with partners will be vital to successfully realising the strategy's vision, priorities, and outcomes.

NTS2 has four priorities, each with three associated outcomes. It sets out a high-level framework to inform transport decision making. These priorities and outcomes, outlined below in the Performance Summary, form the heart of the Strategy and are the basis upon which we take decisions and evaluate the success of Scotland's transport policies going forward.

The National Outcomes will help us to achieve Our Purpose:

To focus on creating a more successful country with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish through increased wellbeing and sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

National Transport Strategy – Contribution Story

We will have a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system helping deliver healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors.

Reduces Inequality

• We will provide fair access to the services we need.
• Will be easy to use for all.
• Will be affordable for all.

Takes Climate Action

• Helps deliver our net zero target.
• Adapts to the effects of climate change.
• Promotes greener, cleaner choices.

Helps Deliver Inclusive Economic Growth

• Will get us where we need to get to.
• Will be reliable, efficient and high quality.
• Will use beneficial technology.

Improves Our Health and Wellbeing

• Will enable us to make healthy travel choices.
• Will help make our communities great places to live.
• Will be safe and secure for all.

National Performance Framework National Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

National Performance Framework

Key National Outcomes in the National Performance Framework

Children and young people: We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential

Communities: We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe

Culture: We are creative and our vibrant and diverse cultures are expressed and enjoyed widely

Economy: We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy

Education: We are well educated, skilled and able to contribute to society

Environment: We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment

Fair work and business: We have thriving and innovative businesses, with quality jobs and fair work for everyone

Health: We are healthy and active

Human rights: We respect, protect and fulfil human rights and live free from discrimination

International: We are open, connected and make a positive contribution internationally

Poverty: We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally

Key: UN Sustainable Development Goals

1 No Poverty

2 Zero Hunger

3 Good Health and Wellbeing

4 Quality Education

5 Gender Equality

6 Clean Water and Sanitation

7 Affordable and Clean Energy

8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

10 Reduced Inequalities

11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

12 Responsible Consumption and Production

13 Climate Action

14 Life Below Water

15 Life on Land

16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17 Partnerships for the Goals