Introduction by the Chief Executive

I am delighted, as Interim Chief Executive of Transport Scotland, to present our 2021-2024 Corporate Plan. This plan continues to set out the outcomes the Agency wishes to achieve in support of Scotland’s Programme for Government and National Performance Framework and highlights the priorities for the duration of this plan, alongside the objectives that will be worked towards in the 2023-24 period.

Transport Scotland remains focused on the priorities underpinning the vision for Scotland to have a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system, helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors.

We are committed to reducing air pollution and improving air quality in our cities and, following the introduction in Glasgow, will introduce Low Emission Zones in, Edinburgh, Dundee, and Aberdeen to help reduce harmful emissions from vehicles. These zones will restrict the use of the most polluting vehicles, encouraging people to switch to cleaner forms of transport.

Decarbonisation of the transport network will be moved forward at pace as we support investment in new technologies and infrastructure to help reduce transport carbon emissions. This includes investing in electric vehicles and smart transport systems.

As part of our commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to affordable transport, we will complete a Fair Fares Review to ensure that public transport fares are reasonable and reflect the cost of providing transport services both for those on the mainland and islands.

The Agency will also maintain its support of young people by continuing to offer free bus travel to under-22s, build on the lessons learned from the move of ScotRail and the Caledonian Sleeper into public ownership, and progress our work to improve the reliability and resilience of Scotland’s ferry services.

Alison Irvine
Interim Chief Executive of Transport Scotland