2. Timeline for developing RTS 2040
Substantial early engagement and initial preparatory work has been done
To achieve submission to Ministers by end 2019 is challenging
Will require concerted effort, early focus and stakeholder buy-in
Is dependent on progress with National Transport Strategy
Includes key consultation milestones
Should avoid public consultation in parallel with National Transport Strategy consultation
May necessitate an additional Board meeting in August
Can be progressed in parallel with Strategic Development Plan, Strategic Environmental Assessment and other pieces of work

3. RTS Development Groups

4. Regional Transport Strategy (RTS)
Nestrans’ primary function – to produce (and deliver) an RTS
A 20-year Vision providing a balanced framework ensuring transport develops to facilitate economic growth
Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs) bring together local authorities and other key regional stakeholders to take a strategic approach to transport
RTPs are independent bodies; RTS is a statutory document requiring Ministerial approval and provides a steer for Local Transport Strategies

5. RTS and City Region Deal
City Region Deal includes funding for a Strategic Transport Appraisal (STA)
Jacobs are appointed to deliver STA by summer 2019
Detailed analysis of issues, problems and opportunities for the region
Stakeholder involvement and consultation
Common vision and objectives
STA will consider options and identify preferred package of schemes
RTS 2040 will consider principles and policies and be produced by Nestrans in parallel
STA and RTS 2040 will together form the Regional Transport Strategy 2040
Regional Transport Strategy
2040
RTS
STA
Vision and Objectives
Schemes and Options
Principles and Policies

6. RTS 2040 Scoping Paper
Early production to lay out key themes, vision and objectives
Contents
Context
Supporting research required
The full scoping paper is available on the Nestrans2040 website

7. Previous RTS was structured External Links, Internal Links, Policy Framework
Intention to focus the new RTS on Four Key Pillars
Economy
Environment
Health
Equality
Contents

8. Context North East expansion over past 50 years
Development of Modern Transport System and first RTS
Building on billion pound investment in AWPR, rail, airport, ports
Further transport Improvements required?
The conundrum: economic growth versus sustainable future

9. National Transport Strategy - 4 Themes - Indicative Policy Direction - Climate commitments and national purpose
Where the RTS sits Strategic Transport Appraisal Objectives Problems/Issues Consultation Options
RTS
Other Influences - Strategic Development Plan, Regional Economic Strategy and Sustainable Energy Action Plan - City Centre Masterplan and Projects - Local Outcome Improvement Plans and Community Planning

10. RTS SDP CCMP LEZ SUMP Where RTS sits AWPR Access new Harbour Strategic
Rail
Enhancements
Road
Hierarchies
AWPR
Wellington
Road Study
Access
new
Harbour
SDP
CCMP
LEZ
SUMP
Strategic
arking
Where RTS sits
Strategic
Trans
Appraisal
Cumulative
Transport
Assessment
FPASTS
RTS
Bus Alliance
Active Travel

11. Problems/Issues
Jacobs Strategic Transport Appraisal work has identified 7 high level problems/issues
High car usage
Constrained road network
Infrastructure needs to keep pace with development
Poor perception of public transport
Limited rail network
Lack of active travel opportunities
Relative remoteness from key markets

12. Objectives Identified in the Strategic Transport Appraisal
TPO 1 – Increase Access for All
TPO 2 – Reduce business costs, realise Economic Strategy
TPO 3 – Reduce impacts on Health and the Environment
TPO 4 – Integration of Land Use and Transport
TPO 5 – Improve relative competitiveness of public transport
TPO 6 – Maintain a safe, resilient and reliable transport network

13. National Transport Strategy four themes
Promoting Equality
Helping the Economy Prosper
Taking Climate Action
Improving Health & Well-Being

14. Regional Economic Strategy: A renaissance vision to grow the economy across new and traditional industries
Strategic Development Plan: Proposes 55,000 new homes by 2040
SEAP: Both local authorities have signed the Covenant of Mayors’ commitment to reduce CO2 by 40% by 2030
CCMP: Requires a reduction in city centre traffic by 20%
LOIPs: Aberdeen City Council Stretch Outcome – “To achieve the highest Active Travel Rate in Scotland”
Other Influences

15. Developing a Vision
Draft for discussion
“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”

16. RTS 2040 – Need for Supporting Research
Successful City Regions
Demand Management
Rural Accessibility
RTS 2040 – Need for Supporting Research

17. Successful City Regions
Understanding of how other city regions have addressed issues of growth
Guest speakers/potential visits
Collaborating with other Scottish cities

18. Demand Management Considering demand management options
Low Emission Zones, charging mechanisms and traffic management
Practicalities in a north east context, implications and potential impacts

19. Rural Accessibility Demographic and economic changes
Challenges faced by local centres
Accessing services, with limited subsidies and social changes

20. New Regional Transport Strategy and Strategic Transport Appriasal will need to be assessed in regard to:
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Fairer Scotland Duty
Health Impact Assessment
Equalities and Human Rights
Assessments required

21. Strategic Environmental Assessment
Screening and scoping to be completed shortly
A lot of work already carried out as part of Strategic Transport Appraisal as part of City Region Deal
Once screening sent to SEA gateway, we should receive comments back from SNH, SEPA and Historic Environment Scotland within 6 weeks
Environmental Report produced alongside the strategy and consulted upon at the same time.

22. Fairer Scotland, Health Assessment and Equalities Impact
Impact assessments to ensure that the new RTS does not have unintended consequences and adversely affect any person or the natural environment
If negative effects are identified, actions should be taken to mitigate these where possible
Nestrans is working with partners and will consult widely as part of this process

23. Next Steps Finalise scoping report Progress research papers
Develop a communications plan
NETCF / Sounding Board