Conclusion
Conclusion
The tasks for 2012-13 set out in this Business Plan are part of our ongoing and ambitious programme to deliver a safe, efficient, integrated, cost-effective and sustainable transport system in Scotland.
Transport Scotland
May 2012
| No. | Corporate Plan Delivery Commitments 2012-15 | No. | Tasks 2012-13 | Directorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved connections across Scotland and internationally | ||||
| 1 | Continue and monitor construction of the Forth Replacement Crossing as programmed. | 1.1 | Principal Contract - Monitor the Principal Contract for Construction of the Main Structure and connecting road network (from M90 Admiralty to A90/M9 Spur Scotstoun Junction) including Intelligent Transport System (ITS) | MTRIPS / TRBO |
| 1.2 | Fife ITS - Monitor to completion the Fife ITS contract | MTRIPS | ||
| 1.3 | M9 Junction 1A - Monitor to completion the M9 Junction 1A contract | MTRIPS | ||
| 1.4 | FRC Contact and Education Centre and Traffic Scotland Control Centre - Monitor construction, fit out and ensure CEC operation by Autumn 2012 and Traffic Scotland Control Centre by Spring 2013 | MTRIPS / TRBO | ||
| 1.5 | Continue to engage with Local Authorities, the Regional Transport Partnership, Bus Operators and the Confederation of Public Transport to bring forward elements of the Public Transport Strategy and refresh as appropriate | MTRIPS | ||
| 1.6 | Ensure that all the requirements of the Forth Crossing Act and Code of Construction Practice are met during the construction work during 2012/13 | MTRIPS | ||
| 1.7 | Work with Fife Council to deliver the Halbeath Transport Hub | MTRIPS | ||
| 1.8 | Procurement of a single operator by 2015 to manage and maintain the FRC and FRB and in parallel take primary legislation forward to dissolve FETA and transfer its assets to Scottish Ministers | TRBO | ||
| 2 | Work with colleagues in Scottish Government and with Planning Authorities to deliver our Development Planning responsibilities | 2.1 | Deliver the actions in the Transport Scotland Service Improvement Plan | MTRIPS |
| 2.2 | Proactively engage with Planning Authorities throughout the Development Planning process. | MTRIPS | ||
| 2.3 | Deliver the outcomes identified in the published Transport Scotland Service Improvement Plan in accordance the wider Scottish Government Planning Reform Agenda | TRBO | ||
| 3 | Develop a future transport infrastructure programme in line with recommendations of the Strategic Transport Projects Review | 3.1 | Develop policy directives and strategic priorities for the structure of Scotland's railways and delivery of passenger services post 2014 | RAIL |
| 3.2 | Work with the ORR to fully reflect the interests of the Scottish Ministers in the formal stage of their Periodic Review (PR13) | RAIL | ||
| 3.3 | Finalise and publish the Scottish Ministers' High Level Output Specification (HLOS) and Statement of Funds Available (SoFA) for Scotland's Railways for Control Period 5 (2014 to 2019) | RAIL | ||
| 3.4 | A82 upgrade - bring forward proposals for upgrade including liaison with stakeholders | MTRIPS | ||
| 3.5 | Bring forward trunk corridor studies in line with recommendations of STPR and IIP | MTRIPS | ||
| 3.6 | Engage with partners to develop recommendations in STPR - through stakeholder engagement on individual interventions and discussions on development planning issues. | MTRIPS | ||
| 4 | Work alongside the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver the Edinburgh Trams project | 4.1 | Work with Network Rail to progress the development phase of new station in the Gogar area of Edinburgh | RAIL |
| 4.2 | Engage with the City of Edinburgh Council to monitor progress to ensure delivery of construction works by summer 2014 | MTRIPS | ||
| 5 | Continue to progress the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) and the A90 Balmedie to Tipperty projects and design work to improve Haudagain roundabout | 5.1 | Defend appeal against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route in the Supreme Court | MTRIPS |
| 5.2 | Continue preparation on Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route where possible consistent with defending appeal | MTRIPS | ||
| 5.3 | Appoint Consultant to take forward design work in relation to improvements to Haudagain Roundabout | MTRIPS | ||
| 5.4 | Prepare the Balmedie to Tipperty scheme for incorporating in an AWPR NPD procurement contract | MTRIPS | ||
| 5.5 | Proactive engagement with all stakeholders, particularly directly affected communities, on AWPR (assuming successful outcome of appeal process | MTRIPS | ||
| 6 | Complete construction of the Borders Railway | 6.1 | Transfer Authorised Undertaker role to Network Rail | MTRIPS |
| 7 | Drive forward objectives for cross-border High Speed Rail | 7.1 | Drive forward Ministers' aspirations for cross-border high speed rail | RAIL |
| 7.2 | Respond to publication of High Speed Two Ltd. plans for Phase 2 of the HS2 project - extension to Manchester and Leeds | RAIL | ||
| 8 | Enhance rail and road connections in the Highlands including key connections to Inverness and planning for the dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness by 2025, and the A96 by 2030. | 8.1 | Develop a strategy for delivering the dualling of the A9 by 2025 and the A96 by 2030 | MTRIPS |
| 8.2 | Engage with partners to develop strategy details and business case | MTRIPS | ||
| 8.3 | Prepare design and undertake statutory procedures for dual scheme at Kincriag to Dalraddy | MTRIPS | ||
| 8.4 | Undertake design work for the A9 Luncarty to Birnam section | MTRIPS | ||
| 8.5 | Continue design work for the A9 Birnam to Tay Crossing section | MTRIPS | ||
| 8.6 | Devise, agree and implement a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for A9 Dualling to ensure directly affected communities, businesses and other stakeholders are kept informed and have appropriate opportunities to feedback as project progresses | MTRIPS | ||
| 9 | Continue to develop and improve railway stations | 9.1 | Manage next phase of station improvements and develop policy to address accessibility following completion of UK Access for All projects in 2014. | RAIL |
| 9.2 | Sponsor Network Rail to progress the improvements of the Waverley Steps entrance to Edinburgh Waverley Station | RAIL | ||
| 9.3 | Provide additional and improved passenger facilities at First ScotRail stations, including interchange facilities with other public transport | RAIL | ||
| 9.4 | Monitor implementation of projects awarded funding for regeneration of redundant buildings | RAIL | ||
| 9.5 | Agree scope of projects to enhance public transport to the Commonwealth Games | RAIL | ||
| 9.6 | Work with Network Rail to progress improvement works to Dalmarnock station. | RAIL | ||
| 9.7 | Develop Scottish Stations Investment Fund and programme of works | RAIL | ||
| 10 | Contribute to the development of the modernisation programme for the Glasgow Subway | 10.1 | TS representation on SPT's Subway Modernisation Steering Group | Transport Policy |
| 11 | Work with aviation and maritime sectors to maximise connections and contribution to the Scottish economy | 11.1 | Work with ferry operators to support and strengthen ferry links between Scotland and Northern Ireland and between Scotland and continental Europe. | AMFC |
| 11.2 | Work with Scottish Enterprise, VisitScotland and Scottish Development International to support the improvement of Scotland's international air connectivity. | AMFC | ||
| 11.3 | Work with the ports industry to maximise and promote the contribution that ports make to the local, national and regional economies in which they operate. | AMFC | ||
| 12 | Progress the M8 Baillieston to Newhouse, M8 Associated Networks Improvements and M74 Raith Interchange | 12.1 | Launch procurement competition to select list of Participants | MTRIPS |
| 12.2 | Appoint Financial Advisors | MTRIPS | ||
| 12.3 | Launch Competitive Dialogue competition | MTRIPS | ||
| 12.4 | Progress Additional Ground Investigation works | MTRIPS | ||
| 12.5 | Ensure local communities, businesses and other interested parties are kept informed of progress the project | MTRIPS | ||
| 13 | Continue to deliver ferry services to the Northern Isles and Clyde and Hebrides including roll out of RET in line with published plans | 13.1 | New Northern Isles contract commencement and handover | AMFC |
| 13.2 | Roll-out of RET to Islay, Gigha and Colonsay | AMFC | ||
| 13.3 | Publication of Final Ferries Plan | AMFC | ||
| 13.4 | Recruitment of new DML board members | AMFC | ||
| 13.5 | Recruitment of new CMAL board members | AMFC | ||
| 13.6 | RET - Report on socio-economic impact of ferry fares policy | AMFC | ||
| 13.7 | Gourock-Dunoon: Report on financial case for a future non-subsidised vehicle service | AMFC | ||
| 13.8 | Progress vessel arrangements for the Stornoway-Ullapool service | AMFC | ||
| 13.9 | Ongoing construction of hybrid ferries | AMFC | ||
| 13.10 | Commencement of pier renovation works at Ullapool | AMFC | ||
| 13.11 | Approval of project proposals for Brodick redevelopment | AMFC | ||
| 13.12 | Completion of renovation works at Port Ellen | AMFC | ||
| 14 | Work with ports industry and stakeholders to maximise opportunities arising from manufacturing, deployment and operations and maintenance of offshore renewable devices. | 14.1 | Continue efficient delivery of Harbour Orders to enable port developments and improvements, including in support of the offshore renewable energy sector. | AMFC |
| 14.2 | Work with Harbour Order applicants and other key stakeholders to co-ordinate the application process with other consents where appropriate | AMFC | ||
| 15 | Take forward the progress with the A737 Dalry bypass project and develop the design for Maybole bypass. | 15.1 | Develop design of preferred scheme for A737 Dalry Bypass | MTRIPS |
| 15.2 | Identify and develop design of preferred scheme for A77 Maybole Bypass | MTRIPS | ||
| 16 | Take forward the procurement and construction of the A75 Dunragit Bypass scheme | 16.1 | Undertake the procurement for the construction of the A75 Dunragit Bypass scheme. | MTRIPS |
| Better journey times, better reliability, quality and accessibility | ||||
| 17 | Continue to maintain operate an improve the trunk road network to a high standard, to maximise value for money, to provide a high quality service to the travelling public keeping disruption to a minimum | 17.1 | Work and assist developers to implement required changes to the trunk road network increasing the potential for economic growth and jobs | TRBO |
| 17.2 | Work with tourist operators and the tourist industry to ensure that facilities are well signed from the strategic road network | TRBO | ||
| 17.3 | Continue to represent Transport Scotland on national and international committees to protect the agency's interests and share experience | TRBO | ||
| 17.4 | Continue to identify safety priorities for bridges by use of risk assessment methodologies for parapets, bridge supports and scour | TRBO | ||
| 17.5 | Complete various major maintenance works on major strategic bridges such as the A9 Kessock and A898 Erskine Bridges and the M8 White Cart Viaduct | TRBO | ||
| 17.6 | Manage and monitor the grants and contracts for the existing Forth Road Bridge and Tay Road Bridge | TRBO | ||
| 17.7 | Manage the performance of Contractors and Concessionaires to ensure contractual obligations are met and stakeholder interests are protected | TRBO | ||
| 17.8 | Continue progress in delivering the motorway and trunk roads programme | TRBO | ||
| 17.9 | Implement changes to trunk road maintenance practices in line with Asset Management improvements | TRBO | ||
| 18 | Procure and deliver contracts to manage and maintain the trunk road network in the west (2012) and East (2014) of Scotland | 18.1 | Procure the next round of Trunk Road Term Maintenance Contracts for North East and South East of Scotland and award the next round of Trunk Road Term Maintenance Contracts for North West and South West of Scotland | TRBO |
| 18.2 | Ensure all staff are trained to efficiently manage the new 4G contracts | TRBO | ||
| 18.3 | Develop and implement a community benefits programme | TRBO | ||
| 19 | Continue to progress improvements to the A82 including Crianlarich bypass and Pulpit Rock, and the design work to upgrade the A82 Loch Lomond. Continue to progress improvement on the A96 Inveramsay Bridge | 19.1 | Make orders for A82 Crianlarich Bypass subject to decision on Public Local Inquiry | MTRIPS |
| 19.2 | Complete design and publish draft orders for A96 Inveramsay Bridge | MTRIPS | ||
| 19.3 | Launch procurement for the construction of the A82 Pulpit Rock Improvement scheme. | MTRIPS | ||
| 19.4 | Undertake wider stakeholder engagement regarding the A82, specifically Pulpit Rock and Crianlarich projects and longer term upgrade | MTRIPS | ||
| 20 | Work with rail industry to undertake reviews of timetables to reduce journey times and improve train service frequencies | 20.1 | Monitor industry process to achieve optimal position for rail services and journey time | RAIL |
| 20.2 | Engage with the industry and Regulator to drive up performance, and provide advice and guidance to Ministers on the performance of Scottish rail networks | RAIL | ||
| 20.3 | Work with road colleagues and external partners to share information on planned road and rail closures. | RAIL | ||
| 21 | Work with Network Rail to deliver the Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvements Programme | 21.1 | Develop a high level Delivery Plan for EGIP | RAIL |
| 22 | Extend and enhance the systems underpinning Traffic Scotland and Traveline Scotland to improve the delivery of travel information and trunk road traffic control. | 22.1 | Develop and enhance the provision of impartial traveller information across all modes (e.g. information on the move, personalisation, provision of reliable journey times and route conditional ahead advice) | TRBO |
| 23 | Work with transport operators, Regional transport partnerships and local authorities to deliver Smart ticketing across Scotland | 23.1 | Work with ScotRail to expand rail smart card currently on Edinburgh Glasgow to more routes in Scotland | RAIL |
| 23.2 | Work with ScotRail to extend smart card to those who carry staff passes significantly increases smart cards in circulation | RAIL | ||
| 23.3 | Work with ScotRail to put in place a smart and integrated product trial involving a bus operator | RAIL | ||
| 23.4 | Develop a delivery strategy/ plan for smart ticketing and commence delivery | TRBO | ||
| Low carbon technology & infrastructure, reduced emissions | ||||
| 24 | Provide more sustainable public transport alternatives to the private car and continue to manage the Concessionary Travel Schemes efficiently and effectively | 24.1 | Maintain and enhance business processes for optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of concessionary travel schemes | TRBO |
| 24.2 | Continue to manage Bus Services Operator Grant efficiently and effectively | TRBO | ||
| 24.3 | Set up a Bus Stakeholder Group ( including regulators, transport authorities, operators, bus users, CTA) to take an active part in the delivery and implementation of bus policies in Scotland. | Transport Policy | ||
| 24.4 | Promote and encourage the introduction of more low carbon buses into the Scottish fleet (maintain incentive in BSOG, prepare for SGBF 3 in 2013/14) | Transport Policy | ||
| 24.5 | Evaluate the benefits delivered by the initial two iterations of the Scottish Green Bus Fund. | Transport Policy | ||
| 24.6 | Assess the changes made to the Bus Service Operators Grant in 2012/13 to establish if desired outcomes delivered | Transport Policy | ||
| 24.7 | Consider the outcome of consultancy report on elements of the reimbursement concessionary travel scheme | Transport Policy | ||
| 24.8 | To work with Sustrans and Cycling Scotland and key stakeholders to refresh the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) reflecting the first-year delivery report (due summer 2012) - Transport Policy | Transport Policy | ||
| 24.9 | continue to roll-out a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Scotland and, working with our E-cosse partnership with industry, publish an EV roadmap for Scotland by early 2013 | Transport Policy | ||
| 25 | Contribute to the development of Glasgow Fastlink core bus scheme in advance of the Commonwealth Games | 25.1 | Provide TS representation on the SPT led Fastlink Project Board to monitor progress to ensure that project objectives are delivered to cost and time. | Transport Policy |
| 25.2 | Effectively manage payments to SPT for the delivery of the Fastlink Project in line with the grant offer | Transport Policy | ||
| 26 | Work with rail industry to develop electrification programme | 26.1 | Develop detailed designs for the electrification works to GRIP 2 | RAIL |
| 27 | Improve rail journey times between our main cities | 27.1 | Identify opportunities for enhanced services between Aberdeen and Central belt and take into account opportunities for freight paths | RAIL |
| 27.2 | Develop GRIP 3 enhanced services between Aberdeen and Inverness and take into account opportunities for freight paths | RAIL | ||
| 27.3 | Develop phase 2 enhancements between Inverness and Central belt and consider opportunities for upgrades for freight | RAIL | ||
| 28 | Work with freight industry to ensure that the movement of freight through the entire supply chain is efficient and sustainable, on an integrated and flexible transport infrastructure | 28.1 | Develop clear policy options and recommendations on rail freight as input to rail specification beyond 2014 | RAIL |
| 28.2 | Efficiently administer the freight mode shift grant schemes, supporting the transfer of freight from road to rail and water | AMFC | ||
| 28.3 | Harness the expertise of the Scottish Freight Logistics Advisory Group to address issues affecting the efficient movement of freight | AMFC | ||
| 28.4 | Continue to promote uptake of best practice to the freight industry | AMFC | ||
| 28.5 | Engage with organisations involved in the freight supply chain to gather intelligence which will better inform policy decisions | AMFC | ||
| 29 | Demonstrate environmental sustainability through the delivery of environmental protection, community benefit and climate change mitigation/adaptation across our operations, projects and maintenance activities. | 29.1 | Work to develop priority sustainability and environmental options and most suitable delivery vehicle for each; all options to be considered for development of future ScotRail franchise and HLOS. | RAIL |
| 29.2 | Develop a strategy to establish Community Rail Partnership in Scotland | RAIL | ||
| 29.3 | Publish a Climate Change Action Plan and thereafter ensure that mitigation and adaptation considerations are embedded in Transport Scotland's operations. | MTRIPS | ||
| 29.4 | Contribute to the development of the Scottish Government's Climate Change Adaptation Programme. Implement deliverables within the Transport Sector Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan to adapt our infrastructure as far as possible to minimise the effects of climate change on transport users. | MTRIPS/TRBO | ||
| 29.5 | Deliver the Carbon Management System implementation plan across Transport Scotland's operational and project activities. Development and promotion of the rail elements of TS Carbon Management System with rail industry partners. | MTRIPS/RAIL | ||
| 29.6 | Ensure environmental protection and minimise environmental impact across all Transport Scotland activities, with particular focus on flooding, air quality and noise emissions | MTRIPS / TRBO/ Rail | ||
| 29.7 | Communicate environmental sustainability via the Transport Scotland website | MTRIPS | ||
| 29.8 | Publish a Sustainability Report for our operational carbon, in line with Scottish Government guidance | BICS/Finance | ||
| 29.9 | Contribute to the successful delivery of the second round of noise mapping for Scotland | MTRIPS | ||
| 29.10 | Work in partnership with other key agencies and stakeholders to secure ongoing improvements in environmental and sustainability performance. | MTRIPS | ||
| 29.11 | Undertake carbon reduction actions across our operational carbon emissions as identified in the Carbon Management Plan (in conjunction with our Travel Plan) | All | ||
| 29.12 | Continue to manage the flora and fauna of the trunk road network to protect the natural environment of Scotland and maximise biodiversity | TRBO | ||
| Increased safety, more innovation | ||||
| 30 | Work jointly with partners to achieve Scotland's casualty reduction milestones for 2015, and to take forward the action plan set out in Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2020 | 30.1 | Make a contribution to working towards the Scottish Government Road Safety Framework to 2020 by reducing casualties on the motorway and trunk road network | TRBO |
| 30.2 | Prioritise and implement programmes of new and improved road barriers, bridge parapets and safety fences | TRBO | ||
| 30.3 | Providing evaluation support to road safety interventions across Scotland to evidence best practice and lessons learned. | Transport Policy | ||
| 30.4 | Continue to work with partners to deliver the commitments and achieve the targets set out in Scotland's Road Safety Framework to 2020 | Transport Policy | ||
| 30.5 | Continue to promote good road user behaviours by investing in education and publicity resources and undertaking social marketing in priority areas. | Transport Policy | ||
| 31 | Develop and introduce innovative ways of improving the transport networks, for example overtaking lanes and flyover junctions | 31.1 | Continue to engage with Department for Transport, Office of Rail Regulation and Network Rail on appropriate technical standards across the Scottish Rail network | RAIL |
| 31.2 | Work constructively with BTP and operators tackling antisocial behaviour on trains where alcohol consumption is a factor | RAIL | ||
| 31.3 | Take forward with ScotRail the Wi-fi trial on the mainly Edinburgh to Glasgow (E&G) express routes | RAIL | ||
| 31.4 | Following Wi-fi trial continue to keep under review feasibility and affordability of Wi-Fi introduction on one or more lines, subject to funding | RAIL | ||
| 31.5 | Monitor ScotRail's National Passenger Survey result and indicators such as correspondence levels and work with ScotRail to drive forward improvements | RAIL | ||
| 31.6 | Improve journey time reliability and investigate opportunities to alleviate congestion on the road network through the use of technology or the optimisation of existing technology. | TRBO | ||
| 31.7 | Continue to develop Road Design Standards in liaison with other UK Overseeing Organisations | TRBO | ||
| 32 | Provide a range of safety enhancements on the A9 and on the A75 and A77 routes serving the key ferry terminals to Ireland | 32.1 | Undertake the procurement for the construction of the A77 Symington and Bogend Toll Improvement scheme. | MTRIPS |
| 32.2 | Undertake the procurement for the construction of the A75 Dunragit Bypass scheme. | MTRIPS | ||
| 32.3 | Promote structural maintenance and minor improvement road schemes around the network and undertake detailed design | TRBO | ||
| 33 | Work with bus operators to deliver quality and innovation | 33.1 | Through the Bus Stakeholder Group consider how the Bus Investment Fund can be used to deliver improved bus services | Transport Policy |
| 33.2 | Through the Bus Stakeholder Group encourage the greater us of statutory Quality Partnerships to improve bus services for the travelling public | Transport Policy | ||
| Continuously improving performance and organisation | ||||
| 34 | Work closely with partners including all Scottish Local Authorities and Regional Transport Partnerships to deliver integrated transport solutions which support the SG Purpose and local and national outcomes | 34.1 | Build on Rail 2014 stakeholder engagement to work with partners to develop policies and solutions to improving transport integration. | RAIL |
| 34.2 | Ensure representation of local and regional transport authorities on the Bus Stakeholder Group | Transport Policy | ||
| 34.3 | Create the Bus Investment Fund to promote the development of statutory Quality Partnerships and to encourage better coordinated initiatives between the bus operators and Local Authorities. | Transport Policy | ||
| 34.4 | Work with Regional Transport Partnerships to ensure optimal delivery of transport policy, projects and services | Transport Policy | ||
| 34.5 | Establishment of an RTP Chairs Working Group to explore ways of joint working between TS and the RTPs to deliver the NTS | Transport Policy | ||
| 34.6 | Representation on the Transport and Health short life working group and input to taking forward recommendations. | Transport Policy | ||
| 35 | Work with UK Government and wider rail industry bodies to ensure efficient and affordable outcomes for Scotland for both devolved and reserved issues, including accessibility, European and safety policy | 35.1 | Influence the DfT response to the recast of the First Railway Package and development of Fourth Railway Package | RAIL |
| 35.2 | Explore options for achieving additional, future efficiencies in the rail industry in Scotland and for the further development of regulatory frameworks | RAIL | ||
| 35.3 | Complete full public consultation and stakeholder engagement on the future of rail passenger services in Scotland | RAIL | ||
| 35.4 | Ensure Scottish interests continue to be represented on relevant GB bodies such as Passenger Focus and British Transport Police Authority | RAIL | ||
| 36 | Work with key stakeholders on the National Roads Maintenance Review focussing on delivering efficiencies in managing the Scottish road asset | 36.1 | Work with steering group of CoSLA, SCOTS and SOLACE, as well as with wider stakeholders, to deliver a Review of Roads Maintenance in Scotland | TRBO |
| 36.2 | Work with the Scottish Road Works Commissioner to reduce the impact and duration of road works in Scotland | Transport Policy | ||
| 36.3 | Appoint new Commissioner | Transport Policy | ||
| 36.4 | Consult on proposals relating to improving the management, planning and undertaking of road works | Transport Policy | ||
| 37 | Manage delivery of the National Transport Strategy | 37.1 | Implement the agreed Delivery plan | Transport Policy |
| 37.2 | Consider the impact on the 3 KSO's in line other published transport strategic documents | Transport Policy | ||
| 37.3 | Work with colleagues on supporting the delivery landscape for delivering the 3KSO's | Transport Policy | ||
| 38 | Manage and monitor the delivery of transport services through appropriate contractual mechanism | 38.1 | Ensure First ScotRail meets or exceeds its obligations under the franchise agreement | RAIL |
| 38.2 | Monitor First ScotRail performance using the Service Quality Incentive Regime (SQUIRE). Regular programme of inspections ongoing and continue to meet requirements. Roll out inspections at new stations and on new rolling stock. | RAIL | ||
| 38.3 | Monitor the fare setting process and check for compliance | RAIL | ||
| 38.4 | Identify opportunities to obtain additional benefits for passengers linked to ScotRail obligations | RAIL | ||
| 39 | Specify and deliver ScotRail franchise agreement for passenger services from 2014 onwards | 39.1 | Develop procurement model for next Franchise | RAIL |
| 39.2 | Finalise franchise specification for delivery of ScotRail services from 2014 | RAIL | ||
| 39.3 | Develop and publish Franchising Policy Statement | RAIL | ||
| 40 | Work with Scottish Canals so that it can maximise its cross cutting contribution to the SG Purpose and national outcomes. | 40.1 | Discuss and agree initial development/investment potential with Scottish Canals following separation once the new Scottish Canals Board has taken stock | AMFC |
| 40.2 | Explore longer term potential contribution of Scottish Canals through discussion with Scottish Canals and Scottish Government interests | AMFC | ||
| 40.3 | Refresh the Canals policy document "Scottish Canals: an asset for the future" | AMFC | ||
| 40.4 | Raise awareness across Scottish Government of Scottish Canals' new status within the Scottish public sector and facilitate joint working | AMFC | ||
| 41 | Work with Office of Rail Regulation and industry to develop proposals on delivering a sustainable, integrated railway in Scotland. | 41.1 | Ensure delivery of Tier 1 and Tier 2 outputs agreed for 2009-2014 | RAIL |
| 41.2 | Work with the ORR and rail industry to fully reflect the interests of the Scottish Ministers through the Periodic Review process and the Scottish HLOS | RAIL | ||
| 42 | Improve resilience across the transport networks | 42.1 | Continue to enhance rail sector's resilience in dealing with the consequences of any disruptive emergency, Advise Ministers and engage with the rail and wider industry as appropriate. | RAIL |
| 42.2 | Plan and prepare future rolling stock needs for the Scottish network including EGIP | RAIL | ||
| 42.3 | Liaise with ScotRail on the planning/ delivery of additional services and capacity for special events, such as the Olympic Games and the Edinburgh Festival. | RAIL | ||
| 42.4 | Review the commitments contained in the Olympic Services Delivery Plan [OSDP] are being delivered within agreed timescales. Monitor the activities set out in the OSDP to ensure that ScotRail is delivering on these commitments. | RAIL | ||
| 42.5 | Continue to support the Commonwealth Games by helping to make travel attractive to the success of the Games. | RAIL | ||
| 42.6 | Respond effectively to resilience challenges which adversely impact on the national transport network | TRBO | ||
| 42.7 | Support our on-going commitment to resilience preparedness by holding a training exercise for loss of a key section of the trunk road network e.g. Glasgow M8; M8 Kingston Bridge | TRBO | ||
| 42.8 | Finalise study into how to make optimal use of the motorway network through deployment of managed motorway technologies, including on M8, M74 and M80 (towards Glasgow). | Trans Policy | ||
| 43 | Improve Business processes | 43.1 | Review and improve financial performance assurance, financial planning and financial reporting services to Transport Scotland | Finance ASD |
| 43.2 | Review the use of resources in line with Best Value Principles. | Finance ASD | ||
| 43.3 | Improve procedures to pay suppliers within timescales set by SG and address performance against such targets. | Finance ASD | ||
| 43.4 | Engage with, retain and develop quality staff to meet business priorities | BICS | ||
| 43.5 | Provide Health & Safety, HR, IT, Communications, Facilities Management and Legal Services to Transport Scotland Directorates | BICS | ||
| 43.6 | Continue to review and improve internal systems, processes and business practices and achieve service targets | BICS/ALL | ||
| 43.7 | Provide advice and guidance to Ministers on the performance and resilience of our rail networks | RAIL | ||
| 43.8 | Ensure Benefit Realisation plans are in place for rail projects and timetable changes | RAIL | ||
| 43.9 | Plan, prepare and implement a Noise Action Plan for the trunk road and rail networks | RAIL | ||
| 43.10 | Test adequacy of rail monitoring data through rail evaluations | RAIL | ||
| 43.11 | Improve environmental performance and minimise the environmental impact of rail and rail projects through Strategic Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Records of Determination and commissioned bespoke research/guidance. | MTRIPS | ||
| 43.12 | Oversee the sustainability performance of Transport Scotland and our supply chain to ensure compliance with legislative, contractual and good practice requirements | MTRIPS | ||
| 43.13 | Adding value through procurement activity | MTRIPS | ||
| 43.14 | Maintain Transport Scotland's 'Superior' procurement rating | MTRIPS | ||
| 43.15 | Implement Transport Scotland Sustainable Procurement Delivery Plan and provide staff with delegated purchasing authority with training on sustainable procurement | MTRIPS | ||
| 43.16 | Deliver community benefits through procurement activity and encourage SMEs | MTRIPS | ||
| 43.17 | Test and review our Transport Scotland Business Continuity Plan on an annual basis | TRBO | ||
| 43.18 | Implement appropriate actions following results of Employee Engagement Survey 2011/12 | BICS/ALL | ||
| 44 | Ensure that equalities and cultural issues underpin all of Transport Scotland's activities | 44.1 | Equalities Impact Assessment for Rail 2014, future franchise and HLOS | RAIL |
| 44.2 | Continue to engage with transport stakeholder groups including for specific developments such as to Implement the Trunk Road Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan through the Roads for All Forum and support the work of the Scottish Rail Accessibility Forum. | TRBO | ||
| 44.3 | Offer our staff volunteering opportunities within an Education Engagement Programme as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility agenda | BICS/MTRIPS | ||
| 44.4 | Further use of Gaelic Language through out Transport Scotland | BICS | ||
| 45 | Ensure effective implementation of the reforms to the Blue badge scheme, including associated legislation and support materials including a new on-line application form, revise leaflets and Code of Practice for local authorities. | 45.1 | Introduce primary legislation on the Blue Badge scheme in relation to enforcement and administration to help reduce abuse of the scheme. | Transport Policy |
| 45.2 | Implement new system of Independent Mobility Assessments from 1 September | Transport Policy | ||
| 46 | Continue to support Mobility and Access Committee Scotland (MACS) and Passengers' View Scotland in promoting increased accessibility and providing advice to Ministers from the passenger perspective. | 46.1 | Ensure that the Committees provide appropriate advice and recommendation to Scottish Ministers in line with their remit. | Transport Policy |
| 46.2 | Provision of full secretariat support to assist the Committees to conduct their quarterly meetings and achieve their aims and objectives. | Transport Policy | ||
| 47 | Develop and deliver a programme of transport statistics collection, analysis and publication, and for Transport Social and Economic Research. | 47.1 | Ensure the timely publication on a range of Transport topics to National Statistics standard | Finance ASD |
| 47.2 | Meet identified strategic evidence needs through conducting, commissioning and co-funding of research and analysis | Finance ASD | ||
| 47.3 | Gather customer feedback information to including experience and use of concessionary travel and satisfaction in relation to trunk roads | TRBO | ||
| 48 | Deliver an evidence base to inform the development of effective Scottish transport policy including a Transport Social and Economic Research Programme. | 48.1 | Set up and implement the Scottish Road Research Board | TRBO |
| 49 | Deliver efficient operation in line with Efficient Government and the SG Workforce 2015 programme and People Strategy. | 49.1 | Deliver efficiencies during 2012/13 of 3% | Finance ASD |
| 49.2 | Review Programme and Administrative Staff costs within monthly reports for all Directorates | Finance ASD | ||
| 50 | Facilitate robust investment planning and decision making processes | 50.1 | Maintain and enhance transport and land use models that are fit for purpose and support the objectives of Scottish Government | MTRIPS |
| 50.2 | continue refinement and updating of appraisal guidance and assessment tools (STAG, DPMTAG, NESA, PEARS, AIRE, TREAD) | MTRIPS | ||
| 50.3 | monitor and evaluate the performance of trunk road investments | MTRIPS | ||
Note: Tasks for 2012-13 are subject to revision throughout year.