The MACS Strategy

MACS Five High Level Objectives

Underpinning all that we do, MACS has set out five high level objectives around which Committee activities are focussed.

These objectives are:

Objective One

Build on the commitments in Programme for Government (PfG) to promote a fair, accessible and inclusive Scotland.

Objective Two

Work across Cabinet and Ministerial portfolios to ensure the need for an accessible transport system is recognised and cited as an enabler.

Objective Three

Ensure that the Scottish Government makes it clear that public bodies and local authorities have a duty to respect the legislation regulating improvements of the accessibility of public transport service provision and the surrounding infrastructures.

Objective Four

Advocate for engagement with MACS when developing or revising policy, plans or contracts by officials to gain expert advice and ensure accessibility is given a priority consideration. This includes using procurement and franchise opportunities when awarding contracts to promote accessibility in transport provisions.

Objective Five

Advocate for an effective and inclusive “just transition” in our review of the National Transport Strategy, the Accessible Travel Framework and supporting strategic plans and route maps. Our reviews will acknowledge progress, identify barriers and gaps, and make recommendations to assist with the delivery of these commitments as we make transport more accessible and sustainable.