scotland’s national transport strategy a consultation
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Scotland’s National Transport Strategy
A Consultation
Overview
NTS in context Vision, objectives and key goals Key themes for the NTS Developing the strategy
NTS in Context
White Paper, June 2004: Scotland’s Transport Future Commitment to NTS New policy and delivery structures Vision, aim and objectives
NTS in Context:Drivers for Change
Transport and travel is a central feature of how we live and do business
Average distances travelled per person per year have increased by 43% between 1986 and 2003, primarily driven by car travel
Car ownership forecast to grow more than 30% between 2001 and 2021 Total Road Traffic is forecast to grow 22% between 2002 and 2011 Air travel is forecast to grow 30% between 2004 and 2011 and 150% by
2030 There were 465 million bus passenger journeys in 2004/5 and 73 million
rail passenger journeys In 2003/4 freight lifted in Scotland totalled 219 million tonnes 14% of UK retail sales will be online by 2014
NTS in Context:Drivers for Change
Supporting a growing economy Tackling congestion Tackling emissions Tackling air quality Increasing demand for energy Ageing population Decline in active travel New technologies and innovations
NTS in Context:What the NTS will do?
Ask the big questions about what transport in Scotland needs to look like by 2025
Test out the kinds of transport policies required to deliver that vision
Provide a single comprehensive national statement of our long-term objectives, priorities and plans
Guide policy development for all partners Guide infrastructure investment from 2012
NTS in Context:What the NTS will do?
Cover all modes; Cover all travellers; and Be medium to long-term in nature, beyond 2012 Fully involve Transport Scotland Be complemented by the Regional Transport
Strategies Be evidence-based as far as possible
Vision
“An accessible Scotland… safe, integrated and reliable transport that supports economic
growth…respects our environment and contributes to health. A culture where fewer short journeys are made by car…we favour public transport, walking and cycling because they are safe and
sustainable…”Scotland’s Transport Future, 2004
Key Objectives promote economic growth promote social inclusion protect our environment and improve
health improve safety of journeys improve integration
Consultation Themes Transport is about providing real options for
people getting to work, children travelling to school and businesses transporting goods
We are looking at ways to cut journey times, tackle congestion, provide attractive alternatives to the car, improve links between cities as well as from outer estates, at the same time as looking at ways of minimising environmental impact
Consultation Themes:
Facilitating economic growth Promoting accessibility Promoting choice for transport users/businesses Demand Management Modal Shift New technologies/Cleaner Fuels Reducing the need to travel Road safety
Consultation Themes:Existing and New Targets
Performance indicators Reviewing key targets, for example, 2021
traffic stabilisation Potential new targets, for example,
emissions and congestion
Consultation Pre-consultative events:
Modal Themed Regional
Written consultation, from now until 13 July Consultation with transport users National Conference – held on 30 May Analysis and publication of consultation responses
Evidence Base Mapping existing evidence base for policy options Appraising new policy options/policy packages in
the consultation paper, based on STAG principles Additional evidence being produced through, for
example, the rail and freight strategies Findings will inform the final NTS
NTS timetable Around 20 pre-consultation events held over the
last year Consultation Paper issued on 20 April –
consultation ends 13th July Strategic Environmental Assessment carried out –
Environmental Report was published on 22 May Finalisation and publication of NTS later this year
