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RTS Re-fresh
North East Transport Consultative Forum
Tuesday 30th October 2012
Regional Transport Strategy
Approved by Scottish
Ministers in 2008
£1 billion package of
measures
Covering period to 2021
Separate delivery plan
published in 2010
Main Issues Report
What has changed since the RTS was published in 2008?
– Policy
– Infrastructure
– Funding
Current trends and progress towards achieving the objectives
Trends forecast to 2030/35
Where we want to be in 2030/35
External changes since 2008
European and National Policy
EU White Paper on Transport
Climate Change legislation and guidance
Scottish Government Economic Strategy
Cycling Action Plan for Scotland
Scotland’s Cities: Delivering for Scotland
National Planning Framework 2
Designing Streets
Scottish Government Infrastructure Investment
Plan
North East Policy changes since 2008
Structure Plan & Local Development Plans adopted
– In 2008 the RTS did not have the context of an up to date
development plan
RTS Action Plans:
– Health & Transport
– Bus
– Rail
– Freight
Regional Parking Strategy
Road Casualty Reduction Strategy
Air Quality Action Plan (City Council)
Forecast trends to 2035
Population growth and housing requirement
– Structure Plan aims to increase population by around 30,000
between 2011 and 2035
– Allowance for 67,000 new homes in the same period
Cumulative impact on the transport network
Changing travel patterns
Trends towards increasing levels of obesity and poorer health
Uncertainty in the future cost of fuel
Consultation Question:
– Do the objectives and actions, as set out in the current RTS, remain
valid and fit for purpose in light of these predicted trends
Consultation Questions
1. Does the MIR fairly reflect the changes in policy, funding
and trends since the publication of the RTS in 2008?
2. Are there any other issues affecting the extension of the
RTS that should be considered?
3. Are there any other trends that will influence the delivery of
the RTS that need to be considered?
Proposed changes to the strategy
External connections strategy
Inclusion of proposals to dual the A96, as included in the
Scottish Government Infrastructure Investment Plan
Continue dialogue with Scottish Government and the Northern
Isles ferry operator to ensure continuation of service.
Rail enhancements
– Aberdeen-Inverness
– Aberdeen-Central Belt
High Speed Rail
Aviation
Proposed changes to the strategy
Internal connections strategy
Rephrase local rail improvements focussing on incremental
delivery through individual projects.
Investigate the potential for further stations in the context of
upgrades to the existing rail lines
Rail Action Plan review
Road capacity improvements to mitigate the cumulative impact of
development – Strategic Transport Fund
New locations for strategic road capacity and safety
improvements
– Prioritisation
Explore the potential for Park & Ride mini-hubs
Internal connections strategy cont…
A focus on improving surface access to Aberdeen Airport by all
modes, rather than just bus.
Improved access for public transport at Dyce railway station
Less specific in relation to access to the airport, reference to
high quality transport links.
Public transport improvements to mitigate the cumulative
impact of development
Addition of smart ticketing for public transport
Reference to the pedestrianisation of Union Street
Greater emphasis on developing a connected and strategic
cycle network
Strategic policy framework
Develop an active travel action plan
Continue to promote and strengthen the Getabout brand
Removal of specific reference to TMOs – encourage businesses to cooperate on travel planning
Inclusion of car club schemes alongside carshare initiatives
Specific reference to the delivery of the Health & Transport Action Plan
Support enforcement measures to improve the operation of bus lanes
Support the development and trial of new technologies
Support measures that encourage the uptake of alternative fuels
Demand management and other measures to maximise the benefits of
road investment
An active and inclusive approach to engagement and consultation
Next Steps
Main Issues Report for consultation
Formally refer to the two Councils for comment
SEA and EIA
Members’ Workshop
NETCF meeting with stakeholders
Opportunity for more detailed discussions with partners if required
Final re-fresh to Board for approval
Final output – a revised actions table as an addendum to the
existing RTS document
Submission to Scottish Ministers