Transport and Air Quality:How we can work togetherHugh Gillies, Director, Transport Scotland
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Paradox message
Corporate blue (pantone 2736)Transport is a principle cause of poor air quality
Transport can contribute significantly towards cleaner
air quality
Role of Transport Scotland
Role Support and advise the Government on the strategy and policy options for transport in Scotland, deliver major transport projects, and maintain essential
National Transport StrategyFull assessment of NTS following refresh last year.
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Transport policy actions
LOW CARBON VEHICLESElectric vehicle charging infrastructure in place by 2020.Widespread adoption of low carbon vehicles by 2030, with almost complete decarbonisation of road journeys by 2050.
TAXI60 delegates at EST taxi stakeholder event on licencing and operating electric taxi and private hire vehiclesReviewed legislation and approach to electric taxis, with an evaluation of future actions.
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Transport policy actions
FREIGHTScottish Freight and Logistics Advisory Group (ScotFLAG) set up to increase sustainable economic growth in Scotland, recognising the importance of freight in the transport sector.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTGreen Bus Fund, BSOG and Quality Bus Partnerships
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Low Emission Zones
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TRBO red (pantone 186)
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Working together – Commonweath Games
Cross organisational approach to essential transport commitments.
Collaborative planning and robust assessment of transport-related provisions of the Games Act.
Cross organisational resilience team and real time managing of events.
Transport and Air Quality:How we can work togetherHugh Gillies, Director, Transport Scotland
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