Our Asset Management Objectives

A key element of our Roads Asset Management Framework; our Asset Management Objectives reflect our responsibilities to act in accordance with our values of integrity, inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, and kindness. The objectives help us to deliver our Corporate Plan, the National Transport Strategy (NTS2), and the annual Programme for Government commitments.

Our objectives allow planning and prioritisation on how we undertake our activities and are incorporated into our Operating Company contracts. Our Asset Management Objectives are shown below and in the subsequent sections, which explain our approach to delivering them.

Condition

We will maintain the condition of our trunk road network at an appropriate level: balancing affordability with safety, resilience, sustainability, and the promotion of active and healthy communities.

Safety

We will provide a network that is safe for all customers, integrating our Safe Systems approach, and seeking to continually reduce risk and casualties.

Resilient Network

We will work to provide a network that is accessible to all. We will enable the movement of people and goods, supporting economic growth, and minimise disruption caused by maintenance, unplanned incidents, and severe weather conditions. We will provide up-to-date, reliable travel information.

Sustainable Purpose

We will manage our network sustainably, considering the needs of future generations, through supporting our net zero, climate change adaptation, and biodiversity commitments.

Active & Healthy Communities

We will encourage healthy travel choices and pursue design and maintenance practices which improve the sense of community in cities, towns and villages across the nation, making Scotland a great place to live.