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North East Transport Consultative Forum31st October 2011
Nestrans’ Regional Transport Strategy Review
Background RTS was published in 2007, approved
by Ministers 2008
Separate Delivery Plan published in 2010
Focus on delivery of approved strategy, but update
a) to reflect updated policy advice and
b) to better align it to the new Strategic Development Plan which will extend to 2030.
Updates to national, regional and local policy
Publication of the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR)
Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009
Cycling Action Plan for Scotland
Scottish Government’s Economic Strategy
ACSEF & Energetica
Progress in delivering the RTS Nestrans invests around £3million per year in strategic
transport schemes plus around £1million revenue expenditure
Work with partners to deliver key infrastructure such as Laurencekirk Railway Station, cycling facilities, public transport schemes
Progress with four Action Plans
Facilitating and leading joint working (eg bus forum, freight forum)
Coordinating strategic traffic models
Supporting Partners in bringing forward key elements of the strategy – airport, harbours, AWPR
Results
Rail patronage up
Increasing numbers cycling
Rate of traffic growth reducing
Reduced casualties in accidents
Increasing numbers using technological options
Improving accessibility through better integration
Strategic Development Plan and Local Development Plans Extending the RTS timeframe
Planning for economic growth, diversity and population forecasts
Ensuring a fit for purpose transport infrastructure
Aspirational, yet realistic
The RTS refresh
Review of actions / policies identified in the RTS:
– Rapid Transit– Park and Ride on the A93 and
A944– Feasibility of a city centre
shuttle bus– Shuttle bus linking the port,
bus and rail stations– Transport Management
Organisations
A Refreshed RTS… ? Covering the period 2011- 2030
Focus on rolling forward existing, agreed strategy
Include the projects identified in Cumulative impact study
Technology – further opportunities
Pedestrianisation or pedestrian priority?
Role of travel planning and Getabout partnership
Active travel as a key component of planning, especially masterplans
School zones and school travel plans
Infrastructure to support a shift to alternative fuels