Transport Scotland’s Adaptation and Resilience Vision
Scotland’s transport system is a critical resource for people, communities and businesses who are all facing an unprecedented threat from the impacts of climate change. It is imperative that the nation is prepared for these impacts. By supporting the vision of our National Transport Strategy (NTS2) and embedding the drivers (Figure 7) of TS’s adaptation and resilience Vision, TS aims to deliver a well-adapted transport system which is safe, reliable and resilient for all users.
Figure 7 - Transport Scotland’s Adaptation and Resilience Vision
Our vision - well adapted
A transport system which is well adapted and prepared for current and future impacts of climate change. It is safe for all users, reliable for everyday journeys and resilient to weather related disruption.
Safe
A transport system that is safe for all users across all modes, minimising serious injury or fatalities, despite the impacts of climate change.
Reliable
A transport system that can be relied upon to support everyday journeys, communities, vital services and the movement of goods.
Resilient
A transport system that is prepared for, and able to, sufficiently respond to the impacts of climate change.
Adaptation and Resilience Framework
Our Vision is underpinned by our four Strategic Outcomes supported by a series of Sub-Outcomes. The Framework (Figure 8) provides a foundation which will enable us to protect against extreme weather conditions caused by climate change and secure the well adapted future of our transport system. These Strategic Outcomes and Sub-Outcomes will be delivered through an appropriate governance structure, adaptation plans, stakeholder engagement and communication activity and will directly contribute to delivery of our adaptation and resilience Vision.
Through delivery of these Strategic and Sub-Outcomes we will address all 7 CCRA3 risks relating to transport (see Table 1) to 2030. This timeframe aligns with the current timeframe for SCCAP2 and the next iteration of SCCAP, due to be published in 2024, which will cover the period up to 2029. Following publication of SCCAP3 in 2024, a review and update of our approach will be undertaken to ensure it remains appropriate in this regard and continues to contribute to wider adaptation efforts in Scotland.
Figure 8 - Transport Scotland Adaptation and Resilience Framework
Our Vision
A transport system which is well adapted and prepared for the current and future impacts of climate change. It is safe for all users, reliable for everyday journeys and resilient to weather related disruption.
- Safe
- Reliable
- Resilient
Four strategic outcomes
AR.1 Trunk Roads
Trunk roads which are well adapted and resilient to the current, projected and unexpected impacts of climate change
AR.2 Rail network
Supporting the delivery of climate change adaptation and resilience for Scotland's rail network
AR.3 Aviation network
Engaging with aviation stakeholders to support their decision making in relation to climate change adaptation and resilience
AR.4 Maritime network
Contributing to safeguarding lifeline ferry services, ports, harbours and canals in response to the threat of climate change
Sub-outcomes
- Trunk road network AR.1.1-1.13
- Rail network AR 2.1-2.2
- Aviation network AR3.1-3.3
- Maritime network A4 4.1-4.3
- Wider adaptation and resilience AR 5.1-5.6