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We're consulting on the Scottish Road Works Register (Prescribed Fees) amendment Regulations 2017

Transport Scotland commissioned research to investigate how the Growth Sectors use the transport network. This summary report presents the findings of 26 interviews with leading industry and transport organisations, and four in-depth company case studies from companies in the food and drink sector

How can implementation of Scottish Government policies deliver higher levels of active travel?

Desktop review of existing studies and literature relating to the safety impact of physical barrier provision on two-way loop connector roads, and the evidence behind advice given in Clause 5.27 of TD22/06.

Second phase of earlier study to investigate issues experienced by the road marking industry in applying signing and lining markings to TS2010 surfacing. The study will involve a literature review followed by network trials and development of a draft code of practice.

TRL was appointed by the Scottish Roads Research Board to assess an innovative road maintenance treatment being trialled by Moray Council.

Literature review to gather information on the application of hydraulically bound materials (HBM) in flexible pavements and trench reinstatements and give advice on their use in Scotland.

Funding towards university led research to conduct an evaluative trial to assess the performance of up to four automated trash screens installed by Inverclyde Council with a view to drafting guidance on operation and performance in Scotland.

Section 126 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), imposes an obligation on road works undertakers to ensure that at all times when work is in progress, there is at least one suitably trained operative on site and that, in most cases, the works are supervised by someone with an appropriate supervisor qualification

Second phase of research, and two year study, to ascertain which pothole repair products and techniques are suitable for use as interim and/or permanent repairs.