Key Deliverables 2023-24

To ensure that Transport Scotland maintains a robust and informative report of its actions over the year, we align our priorities with that of the National Transport Strategy. This allows us to deliver on our commitments aligned with our obligations under The Strategy.

Promotes equality

1. We will support delivery of concessionary travel and bus sector support by providing a managed payment service.
2. We will deliver smart, integrated ticketing and payment policy, projects and services for public transport.
3. We will improve travel opportunities for disabled people by continuing to deliver under the Accessible Travel Framework.
4. We will complete Bus Taskforce work to address ongoing bus operator challenges and develop longer term bus sector transformation plans to improve sustainable bus service provision post covid.
5. We will continue preparation of the Islands Connectivity Plan
6. We will support delivery of the 20% car km route map working across government and with local and regional partners, including development of additional policy measures to reduce car demand.
7. We will complete our Fair Fares Review and publish our draft vision for public transport to set out our future priorities and the actions we will take to ensure there is a viable and sustainable public transport system for the future.

Take climate action

1. We will work with the maritime sector in Scotland to transition to a decarbonised future while continuing to facilitate key movement of goods and people and offshore energy development.
2. We will support a just transition for people and businesses to establish the infrastructure required to enable sufficient and fair access for consumers and businesses to net zero transport options.
3. We will take action to accelerate progress to net zero in key sectors, namely trucks and heavy vehicles, to ensure the swiftest possible transition to zero-emission vehicles, whilst at the same time reducing car use.
4. We will maintain a programme of rail investment aligned to Scottish Government priorities which will maintain the continued safe and efficient delivery of existing services and continue with the delivery of the Scottish Government's Rail Decarbonisation Action Plan.
5. We will drive the decarbonisation of transport through the promotion of modal shift of passengers and freight from road and air to rail.
6. We will plan for and respond to resilience challenges and planned major events as they effect Scotland's strategic transport network.

Helps deliver inclusive economic growth

1. We will support sponsor bodies, SRH, CMAL, DML, HIAL and Scottish Canals to ensure all necessary action is taken to allow each Board to deliver on Scottish Ministers objectives including financial stewardship and governance oversight of each individual body.
2. We will work with Scotland’s airports to help restore lost connectivity, and grow international connectivity, while not returning to previous levels of emissions.
3. We will continue development of an aviation strategy and help to develop Scottish Government policy on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
4. We will support the enabling environment for bus transformation through delivery of the Bus Partnership Fund, Transport (Scotland) Act Powers and Community Bus Fund.
5. We will develop options and take steps to ensure service continuity on the Clyde and Hebrides ferry network until the next generation of the contract has commenced.
6. We will develop and procure the next generation of the Clyde and Hebridean Ferry Services (CHFS) contract, building on lessons learned from previous contracts, and the knowledge gained through ongoing stakeholder engagement.
7. We will continue to manage the Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles Ferry Service Contract.
8. We will deliver an investment programme for vessel replacement and associated port and harbour infrastructure.
9. We will continue to progress the A9 Dualling programme between Perth and Inverness; take forward a transport enhancement programme on the A96 corridor; and conclude the A96 Corridor Review.
10. We will progress the Medium-Term Solution and announce the preferred route for the Long-Term Solution for the A83 Access to Argyll and Bute.
11. We will strive to secure a safe and efficient performance and capability for Scotland's Railway infrastructure through the regulatory process.
12. We will protect, promote and enhance the devolved responsibilities of Scottish Ministers for Scotland's Railway, including through engagement with wider UK Government on rail reform process.
13. We will ensure that arrangements are in place to maintain the delivery and development of Caledonian Sleeper services.
14. We will continue to safely operate and maintain Scotland's trunk road and bridge network using established and robust asset management and environmental principles.
15. We will grow supply chains, skills and innovation in zero emission mobility ensuring Scotland will maximise benefits from the move to net zero through green jobs and just transition.
16. We will publish an investment plan for transport, following the conclusion of STPR2.
17. We will lead work for Transport on the UKG Bill and subsequent Scottish Parliament processes for the repeal of Retained EU Law; and to lead and coordinate the Transport Scotland input to any UKG transport related bills being progressed.

Improve our health and wellbeing

1. We will promote a modal shift to active and sustainable travel through joined up infrastructure, behavioural interventions and equal access to bikes.
2. We will improve delivery, investment, and governance of Active Travel through the introduction and implementation of recommendations for Active Travel Transformation.
3. We will demonstrate environmental sustainability through the delivery of environmental protection, community benefit, climate change mitigation/adaptation and air quality initiatives across our operations, projects and maintenance activities.
4. We will work with key stakeholders and partners to implement the Road Safety Framework to 2030 to support the delivery of the safe system and the targets to halve road fatalities and serious injuries by 2030.
5. We will continue to manage, maintain and develop the Traffic Scotland Service and the provision of accurate and relevant traffic and travel information to customers through roadside display equipment, variable message signs, and web services, contributing to the safe, efficient and resilient operation of the trunk road and motorway network.
6. We will support Scotland’s first Low Emission Zone enforcement scheme in Glasgow and work towards the introduction of Low Emission Zones in Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen in 2024.

Putting people at the heart of our delivery

1. We will monitor and improve upon wellbeing, particularly mental health by offering strategic interventions to build the mental resilience and wellbeing of all colleagues in the organisation.
2. We will support the move of TS HR and Finance data to Oracle Cloud to create a joined-up service, with improved data and insight.
3. We will provide media, corporate and digital communications services to the agency and Ministers.
4. We will provide guidance, advice, supporting policies and services to ensure Transport Scotland complies with its statutory responsibilities and functions in an effective & efficient manner.
5. We will procure, manage and deliver a full fit-out programme for our new headquarters at 177 Bothwell Street, Glasgow.
6. We will ensure we are undertaking high quality analysis and providing evidence-based advice across the transport portfolio, to inform policy decisions within and affecting transport.
7. We will take forward the Organisational Design transformation programme which aims to make us more resilient, delivery focussed and flexible and will align with our Civil Service values. We will work inclusively with staff to develop options for structural change that better balance workload to staff professions and availability and create softer boundaries between teams to bring efficiencies.