2. Members’ Workshop Wednesday 17th April 2019 Woodhill House Aberdeen

3. 2040 Vision
“To provide a clean, resilient, inclusive and accessible transport system in the north east, which contributes to improved quality of life through healthier, more prosperous and fairer communities”

4. Four Pillars of the RTS Helping the north east economy prosper
Improving health and wellbeing across the north east
Taking action to reduce impact on climate change and protect the natural and built environment of the north east
Promoting equality across the north east
Equal and overlapping pillars
In line with the four pillars of the National Transport Strategy

5. RTS Objectives 1
Increase access to a sustainable transport system for all, recognising the specific needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable users 2
Reduce the business costs of transport for all sectors of the economy to realise the aspirations of the Regional Economic Strategy 3
Reduce the adverse impacts of transport on public health and the natural and built environment 4
Improve the integration of transport and land use to reduce the need to travel by private car 5
Improve the relative competitiveness of public transport compared to the private car 6
Maintain and enhance a safe, resilient and reliable transport network

6. Pillar 1: Helping the north east economy prosper
RTS Objective
Pillar 1 – Economy 1
Increase access to a sustainable transport system for all, recognising the specific needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable users 2
Reduce the business costs of transport for all sectors of the economy to realise the aspirations of the Regional Economic Strategy  3
Reduce the adverse impacts of transport on public health and the natural and built environment 4
Improve the integration of transport and land use to reduce the need to travel by private car 5
Improve the relative competitiveness of public transport compared to the private car 6
Maintain and enhance a safe, resilient and reliable transport network

7. Pillar 1: Helping the north east economy prosper
Key themes:
Improving connectivity within and to/from the region
Access to key global markets
Access to employment
Transport related costs (goods and people)
Journey times
Journey reliability
Reduced congestion / delays
Attractive city and town centres
Improving the resilience of the transport network in the face of disruption
Embracing innovation and technology
Perception of public transport
Cost and availability of parking

8. Pillar 1: Helping the north east economy prosper
Key baseline indicators from current RTS monitoring report
52% of the population lives within 5km of a railway station (2017)
Journey time by rail to Edinburgh (2hrs 30) and Glasgow (2hrs 37)
Many stations have seen significant growth in usage
Bus passenger numbers are falling
11% travelling to work / education by bus (2017)
1% travelling to work / education by rail (2017)
Traffic levels have been increasing since 2013
Journey times – large disparity between car and public transport journey times

9. Pillar 1: Helping the north east economy prosper
RTS Discussion
What outcomes should we be trying to achieve
Consideration of targets / direction of travel to 2040
How are we going to achieve the desired outcomes
Consideration of potential transport policies and actions

10. Pillar 2: Improving health and wellbeing across the north east
RTS Objective
Pillar 2 Health and Wellbeing 1
Increase access to a sustainable transport system for all, recognising the specific needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable users  2
Reduce the business costs of transport for all sectors of the economy to realise the aspirations of the Regional Economic Strategy 3
Reduce the adverse impacts of transport on public health and the natural and built environment 4
Improve the integration of transport and land use to reduce the need to travel by private car 5
Improve the relative competitiveness of public transport compared to the private car 6
Maintain and enhance a safe, resilient and reliable transport network

11. Pillar 2: Improving health and wellbeing across the north east
Key themes
Quality and extent of the active travel network
Reducing the conflict between traffic and active travel users
Improving air quality (reducing emissions / alternative fuels)
Reducing accidents / casualties
Reducing the need to travel by private car
Place making / designing attractive places that encourage active travel
Increasing the mode share of public transport, cycling and walking
Access to healthcare
Improved quality of life and reduced social isolation

12. Pillar 2: Improving health and wellbeing across the north east
Key baseline indicators from current RTS monitoring report
3 Air Quality Management Areas where pollutants exceed European limits
Significant reductions in road casualties but 161 people killed or seriously injured in the north east in 2017
2% travel to work by bike in the north east (2017)
20% travel to work on foot in Aberdeen City, 13% in Aberdeenshire (2017)
Park and Ride usage is falling
Bus passenger numbers are falling

13. Pillar 2: Improving health and wellbeing across the north east
RTS Discussion
What outcomes should we be trying to achieve
Consideration of targets / direction of travel
How are we going to achieve the desired outcomes
Consideration of potential actions

14. Pillar 3: Taking action to reduce impact on climate change and protect the natural and built environment of the north east
RTS Objective
Pillar 3
Climate change & Environment 1
Increase access to a sustainable transport system for all, recognising the specific needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable users 2
Reduce the business costs of transport for all sectors of the economy to realise the aspirations of the Regional Economic Strategy 3
Reduce the adverse impacts of transport on public health and the natural and built environment  4
Improve the integration of transport and land use to reduce the need to travel by private car 5
Improve the relative competitiveness of public transport compared to the private car 6
Maintain and enhance a safe, resilient and reliable transport network

15. Pillar 3: Taking action to reduce impact on climate change and protect the natural and built environment of the north east
Key themes:
Increasing the mode share of public transport, cycling and walking
Adapting to the effects of climate change
Improving the resilience of the transport network in the face of disruption due to severe weather
Asset management and maintenance
Taking steps to mitigate further climate change
Alternative fuels and technologies
Construction of new transport infrastructure and its impact on the natural and built environment
Adapting to the effects of climate change - safeguarding assets.

16. Pillar 3: Taking action to reduce impact on climate change and protect the natural and built environment of the north east
Key baseline indicators from current RTS monitoring report
36 electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuelled vehicles in the Co-wheels car club fleet
10 hydrogen buses currently operating in the north east
2 hydrogen re-fuelling stations
85 publicly available electric vehicle charging points available (2018)
872 plug-in cars registered across the north east
34% of journeys made by modes other than the private car (2017)

17. Pillar 3: Taking action to reduce impact on climate change and protect the natural and built environment of the north east
RTS Discussion
What outcomes should we be trying to achieve
Consideration of targets / direction of travel
How are we going to achieve the desired outcomes
Consideration of potential actions

18. Pillar 4: Promoting equality across the north east
RTS Objective
Pillar 1 Equality 1
Increase access to a sustainable transport system for all, recognising the specific needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable users  2
Reduce the business costs of transport for all sectors of the economy to realise the aspirations of the Regional Economic Strategy 3
Reduce the adverse impacts of transport on public health and the natural and built environment 4
Improve the integration of transport and land use to reduce the need to travel by private car 5
Improve the relative competitiveness of public transport compared to the private car 6
Maintain and enhance a safe, resilient and reliable transport network

19. Pillar 4: Promoting equality across the north east
Key themes:
Accessibility of walking and cycling networks
Fairness and reducing inequality
Accessibility of transport vehicles and facilities such as stations and interchanges as well as information provision
Car ownership levels
Public transport network coverage – rural accessibility
Public transport journey times
Meeting the needs of young people and other vulnerable groups/protected characteristics
Affordability
Cost of public transport vs car travel and parking
Passenger experience when using public transport

20. Pillar 4: Promoting equality across the north east
Key baseline indicators from current RTS monitoring report
20% of households in the north east do not have access to a car.
41% of taxis in Aberdeen City and 7% in Aberdeenshire are wheelchair accessible (2018)
89% of bus users satisfied with their overall journey
57% of bus users satisfied with value for money
The cost of car parking is significantly cheaper than the cost of using the bus
Journey times by public transport are generally not competitive with the car, particularly if interchange is required.
4 out of 9 stations currently meet desired accessibility standards

21. Pillar 4: Promoting equality across the north east
RTS Discussion
What outcomes should we be trying to achieve
Consideration of targets / direction of travel
How are we going to achieve the desired outcomes
Consideration of potential policies / actions

22. Next Steps
Continuing to develop RTS outcomes, targets and actions informed by:
Further consultation through the website and discussion papers
Consultation with key stakeholders
Ongoing work on the three research papers:
Demand management
Rural accessibility
Successful city region case studies