Equality Impact Assessment: Results - Achieving Car Use Reduction in Scotland

The results of the Equality Impact Assessment conducted for “Achieving Car Use Reduction in Scotland: A Renewed Policy Statement”. This EQIA is comprised of evidence from published data sets and literature as well as feedback from statutory consultation on the draft route map for reducing car kilometres. Impacts are assessed against each protected characteristic group, as defined by the Equality Act (2010). This impact assessment should be read in conjunction with the other impact assessments prepared for this proposal.

Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy

To restate the commitment of the Scottish Government and COSLA to reduce car use in Scotland. It sets out four key next steps to continue to develop the policy:

• Revising the existing car use reduction target, informed by the advice of the Climate Change Committee and other relevant evidence, to develop a new, longer-term target which will support our 2045 net zero target.
• Undertaking a regulatory check of existing Transport (Scotland) Act 2001 powers for discretionary local road user charging schemes to allow local authorities and/or regional transport partnerships the option to implement these.
• Working with key stakeholders at national, regional, and local level to develop place-based and experience- specific delivery plans to support reduced car use and alternative transport options.
• Driving a national communication and engagement campaign and set out a positive vision around how reducing car use can deliver outcomes for public health, air quality, and the environment.