CONCLUSION

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

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

1.3

Ensure that all the requirements of the Forth Crossing Act and Code of Construction Practice are met during the construction work during 2013/14

MTRIPS

1.4

Work with Fife Council to deliver the Halbeath Transport Hub

MTRIPS

1.5

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 Transport Scotland's Planning Performance Framework

MTRIPS

2.2

Proactively engage with Planning Authorities through 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

Design of the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme

MTRIPS

3.2

Bring forward trunk road corridor studies and engage with partners to develop recommendations in STPR - through stakeholder engagement on individual interventions and discussions on development planning issues.

MTRIPS

3.3

Develop a long-term plan for development of Scotland's Railways

Rail

3.4

Work with ORR to ensure the interests of the Scottish Ministers are reflected in the June 2013 Draft and October 2013 Final CP5 Determination (SM)

Rail

4

Work alongside the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver the Edinburgh Trams project

4.1

Work with City of Edinburgh Council and Contractor to deliver the Edinburgh tram project

MTRIPS

4.2

Work with Network Rail to progress the delivery of a new station in the Gogar area of Edinburgh

Rail

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

Commence preparation on improvements at the A90/A96 Haudagain Roundabout

MTRIPS

5.2

Undertake the procurement and stakeholder engagement for the construction of Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route / Balmedie to Tipperty

MTRIPS

6

Complete construction of the Borders Railway

6.1

Work with Network Rail to manage target price for Borders project to deliver programme on schedule.

Rail

7

Drive forward objectives for cross-border High Speed Rail

7.1

Drive forward Ministers ambitions for High Speed Rail the completion of an Outline Business Case for high speed rail between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with advice to Ministers for determination

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

Progress corridor wide preliminary assessment work on A96 and finalise strategy for delivering the dualling of the A96 by 2030

MTRIPS

8.2

Engage with key stakeholders to develop A96 dualling strategy details and business case while devising, agreeing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for project

MTRIPS

MTRIPS

8.4

Prepare design and undertake statutory procedures for A9 dualling scheme

MTRIPS

8.5

Develop community engagement programme, strategic environmental assessment and strategic engineering work relating to route corridor design.

MTRIPS

8.6

Complete design and publish draft orders for A96 Inveramsay Bridge

MTRIPS

8.7

Confirm phase 2 improvements of Highland Main Line project for implementation 2014-2019

Rail

9

Continue to develop and improve railway stations

9.1

Promote Scottish Stations fund and develop programme of works.

Rail

9.2

Provide additional and improved passenger facilities at First ScotRail stations, including interchange facilities with other public transport and improved station facilities

Rail

9.3

Scope of projects to enhance public transport to the Commonwealth Games agreed, monitor implementation

Rail

9.4

Work with Network Rail to progress improvement works to Dalmarnock station.

Rail

10

Contribute to the development of the modernisation programme for the Glasgow Subway

10.1

Represent TS interests 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 the ports industry to maximise and promote the contribution that ports make to the local, national and regional economies in which they operate.

AMFC

11.3

Engagement with aviation regulatory bodies gathering factual information and on current governance arrangements

AMFC

12

Progress the M8 Baillieston to Newhouse, M8 Associated Networks Improvements and M74 Raith Interchange

12.1

Continue to progress enabling works in advance of main Contract

MTRIPS

12.2

Complete the procurement and contract for the construction of the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements .

MTRIPS

12.3

Ensure local communities, businesses and other interested parties are kept informed of progress of 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

Continue with roll-out of RET, including updating of RET formula and provision of continued policy advice to Ministers

AMFC

13.2

Commission a further study, to inform an overarching freight fares policy

AMFC

13.3

Roll out the short term proposals in the final Ferries Plan and to take forward preparations for the medium term final Ferries Plan proposals

AMFC

13.4

Engage with local authorities and reach a resolution on position with local authority owned ferry services, vessels, piers and harbours that might transfer to Transport Scotland

AMFC

13.5

Complete the study into the feasibility of a commercial vehicle-carrying service on the Gourock-Dunoon route (and thereafter provide advice and take forward outcome of Ministerial decisions)

AMFC

13.6

Put in place an interim 3 year contract for CHFS, including engagement with European Commission, CalMac and CMAL

AMFC

13.7

Continue with construction of a new £42m vessel for Stornoway-Ullapool route to be launched February 2014 (and operational by mid-2014)

AMFC

13.8

Continue to work with Stornoway Port Authority and Ullapool Harbour Trust on design development and construction works at ports to ensure compatibility with new vessel for Stornoway-Ullapool route

AMFC

13.9

First Hybrid vessel (MV Hallaig) to enter service in summer 2013. Launch of second Hybrid Ferry in May 2013 and to enter service autumn 2013

AMFC

13.10

Kennacraig Phase 2 works to be substantially complete by Autumn 2013

AMFC

13.11

Recruitment of new Chair and 1 Non-Executive Director for CMAL

AMFC

13.12

Recruitment of a new Non-Executive Director for DML

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

Work with the ports industry and other stakeholders to streamline the consenting processes for major projects (including those related to offshore renewable energy)

AMFC

15

Take forward the progress with the A737 Dalry bypass project and develop the design for Maybole bypass.

15.1

Complete design and publish draft orders and environmental statement for A737 Dalry Bypass

MTRIPS

15.2

Complete design and publish draft orders and environmental statement for A77 Maybole Bypass

MTRIPS

16

Take forward the procurement and construction of the A75 Dunragit Bypass scheme

16.1

Commence construction of the A75 Dunragit Bypass scheme

MTRIPS

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 key sectors to ensure that the strategic road network supports growth in the tourism, food and drink, whisky and other key industries

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

17.10

Promote structural maintenance and minor improvement road schemes around the network and undertake detailed design

TRBO / MTRIPS

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 Scotland

TRBO

18.2

Ensure all staff are trained to efficiently manage the new 4G contracts

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.

19.1

Undertake the procurement and construction of the A82 Crianlarich Bypass

MTRIPS

19.2

Commence construction of the A82 Pulpit Rock Improvement scheme

MTRIPS

20

Work with rail industry to undertake reviews of timetables to reduce journey times and improve train service frequencies

20.1

Seek more frequent, better timed cross-border services

Rail

20.2

Monitor industry process to achieve optimal position for rail services and journey time

Rail

20.3

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

20.4

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 1st Phase electrification and conclude commercial deal with Network Rail for delivery.

Rail

21.2

Develop a high level delivery plan for redevelopment of Glasgow Queen Street Station and progress design development of the station

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

Work with transport operators, Regional transport partnerships and local authorities to deliver Smart ticketing across Scotland

23.2

Work with ScotRail to put in place a smart and integrated product trial involving a bus operator

Rail

23.3

Through a programme of pilot projects with willing partners, make progress on the delivery of smart ticketing products throughout Scotland

TRBO

24

Provide more sustainable public transport alternatives to the private car and continue to manage the Concessionary Travel Schemes efficiently and effectively

24.1

Work with delivery bodies, particularly Sustrans and Cycling Scotland to implement the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS), following its refresh in spring 2013, along with wider work to promote active travel more broadly. Oversee a programme of cycling infrastructure development delivered by Sustrans in partnership with local authorities, with TS grant-funding.

Transport Policy

24.2

Finalise the evaluation of the Smarter Choices Smarter Places demonstration programme and develop next steps with stakeholders in its wake

Transport Policy

24.3

Work with the Bus Stakeholder Group (including regulators, RTPs and LAs, user groups, bus operators) to develop shared understanding of the economics of the Scottish bus market and identify and implement changes to regulations or guidance that could improve the functioning of the bus services market

Transport Policy

24.4

Continue to support the acquisition of more low carbon buses into the Scottish Fleet through the Scottish Green Bus Fund, including for use on school transport

Transport Policy

24.5

Subject to current feasibility work, design, implement and monitor changes to BSOG aimed at incentivising biodiesel use

Transport Policy

24.6

Review support for community / demand response transport options to provide alternatives to conventional bus services, especially in rural areas

Transport Policy

24.7

Establish new arrangements for bus-related complaints handling, monitoring and advocacy working with Bus Users Scotland

Transport Policy

24.8

Maintain and enhance business processes for optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of concessionary travel schemes

TRBO

24.9

Continue to manage Bus Services Operator Grant efficiently and effectively.

TRBO

25

Contribute to the development of Glasgow Fastlink core bus scheme in advance of the Commonwealth Games

25.1

Represent TS interests on the SPT-led Fastlink Project Board to monitor progress to ensure project objectives are delivered to cost and time

Transport Policy

25.2

Effectively manage payments to SPT to ensure delivery of the Fastlink Project in line with the grant offer

Transport Policy

26

Work with rail industry to develop electrification programme

26.1

Work with Network Rail and the ORR to confirm delivery plans for the rolling programme of electrification in Control Period

Rail

26.2

Develop long-term plans for rolling electrification programme for CP6 and beyond

Rail

27

Improve rail journey times between our main cities

27.1

Confirm plans for improved services, journey times and journey opportunities for communities on Aberdeen to Inverness rail line

Rail

27.2

Confirm plans for improved services, journey times and journey opportunities for communities on Aberdeen to Central Belt rail lines

Rail

27.3

Confirm plans for improved services, journey times and journey opportunities for communities on Inverness to Perth rail line

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

Efficiently administer the freight mode shift grant schemes, supporting the transfer of freight from road to rail and water

AMFC

28.2

Determine and progress activity required in Scotland to secure renewal of state aid clearance for WFG, MSRS and mode shift benefit values from 1 April 2015, including liaison with Department for Transport.

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

28.6

Provide freight input into the Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership (STEP) group addressing air quality emissions issues from transport

AMFC

28.7

Develop options for introduction of low carbon fuel alternatives for freight transport.

Transport Policy

28.8

Ensure the continuing relevance of the Rail Freight Strategy and promote Scottish Strategic Rail Freight Investment Fund

Rail

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

Maintain Climate Change Action Plan to ensure that climate change mitigation and adaptation considerations are embedded in Transport Scotland's operations

MTRIPS / ALL

29.2

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

29.3

Work in partnership with other key agencies and stakeholders to secure ongoing improvements in environmental and sustainability performance

MTRIPS

29.4

Contribute to the successful delivery of the second round of noise mapping for Scotland

MTRIPS

29.5

Undertake carbon reduction actions across our operational carbon emissions as identified in the Carbon Management Plan version 2 and publish a Sustainability Report on operational emissions

MTRIPS / ALL

29.6

Continue to manage the flora and fauna of the trunk road network to protect the natural environment of Scotland and maximise biodiversity

MTRIPS / TRBO

29.7

Support the development of the Scottish Government's second Report on Proposals and Policies, contributing the transport component of this, and subsequent work to implement climate change mitigation work with stakeholders (including the 2020 group and the wider public sector).

Transport Policy

29.8

Promote and support the take up of electric vehicles through E-Cosse partnership and other approaches.

Transport Policy

29.9

Further develop network of EV Charging points

Transport Policy

29.10

Seek to maximise financial support for promotion of low carbon vehicles from non-Scottish Government/Transport Scotland sources.

Transport Policy

29.11

Support ACORP in the promotion of Community Rail Partnerships across Scotland

Rail

29.12

Produce the Noise Action Plan for rail under the Environmental Noise Directive

Rail

29.13

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

29.14

Ensure environmental protection and minimise environmental impact across Transport Scotland activities, with particular focus on flooding, air quality, and noise emissions

MTRIPS / TRBO / Rail

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

Provide evaluation support to road safety interventions across Scotland to evidence best practice and lessons learned

Transport Policy

30.2

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

30.3

Continue to promote good road user behaviours by investing in education and publicity resources and undertaking social marketing in priority areas

Transport Policy

30.4

Further develop policy in key areas such as speed limits, new driver licencing and school Transport Safety

Transport Policy

30.5

Support colleagues in Scottish Government to reduce the drink drive limit in Scotland.

Transport Policy

30.6

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

30.7

Prioritise and implement programmes of new and improved road side protection

TRBO

31

Develop and introduce innovative ways of improving the transport networks, for example overtaking lanes and flyover junctions

31.1

Take forward with ScotRail the introduction of Wi-fi on the Edinburgh to Glasgow (E&G) express routes

Rail

31.2

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

31.3

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

Commence construction of the A77 Symington and Bogend Toll Improvement, A75 Dunragit Bypass and A75 Hardgrove to Kinmount schemes

MTRIPS

33

Work with bus operators to deliver quality and innovation

33.1

Implement a Bus Investment Fund to encourage partnership solutions to improve services and increase patronage

Transport Policy

33.2

Encourage greater use of Statutory Quality Partnerships to improve services and patronage

Transport Policy

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

Conclude the work of the Joint SG/RTP Working Group and implement its agreed findings aimed at making best use of RTPs.

Transport Policy

34.2

Work with RTPs to ensure optimal delivery of transport policies, projects and services

Transport Policy

34.3

Develop and implement a strategy to inform policies and solution to improving rail integration with other modes

Rail

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

Ensure DfT representations to the Cion on the development and implementation of the Fourth Railway Package take account of the policy objectives of the Scottish Ministers

Rail

35.2

Ensure Network Rail's development of any deeper alliance proposition for inclusion in the ScotRail refranchising competition is consistent with key principles and tests

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 the new Scottish Road Works Commissioner to reduce the impact and duration of road works

Transport Policy

36.2

Consult on proposals to do with the management, planning and undertaking of road works

Transport Policy

36.3

Work with steering group of CoSLA, SCOTS and SOLACE, as well as with wider stakeholders, to deliver the outcomes of the Review of Roads Maintenance in Scotland

TRBO

37

Manage delivery of the National Transport Strategy

37.1

Review NTS Delivery Plan - review options for production of Delivery Plan

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

Identify opportunities to obtain additional benefits for passengers linked to ScotRail obligations

Rail

38.4

Deliver obligations within the First Scotrail continuation agreement

Rail

39

Specify and deliver ScotRail franchise agreement for passenger services from 2014 onwards

39.1

Review and Monitor the delivery of the Scotrail Franchise agreement for 2014 and beyond

Finance

39.2

Finalise franchise specification prior to initiating Invitation to Tender for ScotRail franchise

Rail

39.3

Finalise franchise specification prior to initiating Invitation to Tender for Caledonain Sleeper franchise

Rail

40

Work with Scottish Canals so that it can maximise its cross cutting contribution to the SG Purpose and national outcomes.

40.1

Continue effective sponsorship of Scottish Canals as it adjusts to being in the Scottish public sector

AMFC

40.2

Undertake recruitment exercise for Chair

AMFC

40.3

Launch of and discussions around refreshed SG canals policy document (due to issue April 2013)

AMFC

41

Work with Office of Rail Regulation and industry to develop proposals on delivering a sustainable, integrated railway in Scotland.

41.1

Work with the ORR and rail industry to monitor the Tier 1 and Tier 2 outputs agreed in the HLOS for 2009-2014

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

Liaise with ScotRail on the planning/ delivery of additional services and capacity for special events, such as the Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup and the Edinburgh Festival.

Rail

42.3

Ensure all major events of national significance held in Scotland during 2014 are able to take place successfully by helping to make travel attractive to the success of the events.

ALL

42.4

Respond effectively to resilience challenges which adversely impact on the national transport network

TRBO

42.5

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

42.6

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)

TRBO

43

Improve Business processes

43.1

Oversee the sustainability performance of Transport Scotland's contracts

MTRIPS

43.2

Deliver community benefits through procurement activity and encourage SMEs

MTRIPS

43.3

Oversee the sustainable procurement performance of Transport Scotland and our supply chain to ensure compliance with legislative, contractual and good practice requirements

MTRIPS

43.4

Adding value through procurement activity

MTRIPS

43.5

Maintain Transport Scotland's 'Superior' procurement rating

MTRIPS

43.6

Engage with, retain and develop quality staff to meet business priorities within available resources

BICS

43.7

Provide Health & Safety, HR, IT, Business Improvements, Communications, Facilities Management and Legal Services to Transport Scotland Directorates

BICS

43.8

Continue to review and improve internal systems, processes and business practices and achieve service targets

BICS / ALL

43.9

Continue to improve communications via Digital Media, following latest best practice guidelines to engage further with stakeholders on the website and social media channels

BICS

43.10

Review the use of resources in line with Best Value Principles.

Finance

43.11

Ensure all suppliers to Agency are paid within timescales set by SG. This within the confines of TS operations. Target should be to achieve no less than 95% every month

Finance

43.12

Implement appropriate actions following results of Annual Employee Engagement Surveys

ALL

43.13

Provide advice and guidance to Ministers on the performance and resilience of our rail networks

Rail

43.14

Ensure Benefit Realisation plans are in place for rail projects and timetable changes

Rail

43.15

Test and review our Transport Scotland Business Continuity Plan on an annual basis

All

43.16

Deliver robust financial performance assurance, financial planning and financial reporting services to transport Scotland

Finance

43.17

Ensure Road Asset Valuation System (RAVS) delivers appropriate accounting for road network asset

Finance

43.18

Document and report upon the financial performance of Transport Scotland against its available budget

Finance

43.19

Ensure TS meets all requirements set by Scottish Government to deliver financial statements under IFRS regulations

Finance

44

Ensure that equalities and cultural issues underpin all of Transport Scotland's activities

44.1

Offer our staff volunteering opportunities with particular focus on educational engagement as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility agenda

MTRIPS/BICS

44.2

Ensure continued use of Gaelic Language throughout Transport Scotland

BICS

44.3

To recognise the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) as a key resource providing guidance and advice on transport mobility and accessibility issues

Transport Policy

44.4

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/Rail

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

Support the introduction of primary legislation on the Blue Badge scheme in relation to enforcement and administration to help reduce abuse of the scheme

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

Manage transfer of responsibility for bus complaints handling and advocacy to Bus Users Scotland

Transport Policy

46.2

Provide full secretariat support to MACS to assist the committee to conduct their quarterly meetings and manage their correspondence

Transport Policy

46.3

Ensure that advice and recommendations from MACS to Scottish Ministers is in line with their stated remit.

Transport Policy

47

Develop and deliver a programme of transport statistics collection, analysis and publication, and for Transport Social and Economic Research.

47.1

Enhance and deliver a programme of transport statistics collection, analysis and publication

Finance

47.2

Develop, manage and deliver the Transport Analytical Services work programme, balancing short term and longer term evidence needs

Finance

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

Continue to chair and promote research through 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

Provide and co-ordinate monitoring information to facilitate the delivery of efficiencies during 2013/14

Finance

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 investment

MTRIPS