Appendix 2 - Mobility Strategy Action Plan and Methodology
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities
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© Gunther Tschuch Mobility Strategy Action Plan
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 1 Contents Mobility Strategy Action Plan 2 1. Introduction 3 1.1 Purpose of This Document 3 1.2 Policy Context 4 1.3 Perth and Kinross 5 1.4 Methodology 6 1.5 Document Structure 6 2. Developing the Action Plan 7 2.1 Case for Change 7 2.2 Transport Planning Objectives 8 2.3 Developing the Long List of Actions 10 2.4 Developing the Final List of Actions 11 2.5 Developing Themes 12 3. Action Plan 15 3.1 Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness 16 3.2 Accessibility and Inclusivity 18 3.3 Innovation and Future Mobility 20 3.4 Public Realm 22 3.5 Organisation, Planning and Regulations 24 3.6 Road Network 26 3.7 Sustainable Transport 28 3.8 Business-As-Usual and Committed for Delivery 32 4. Summary 34 5. Implementation Plan 36
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 2 Mobility Strategy Action Plan Contents • Purpose of this Document • Policy Context • Perth and Kinross Transport Network • Methodology • Document Structure 1. Introduction • Case for Change • Transport Planning Objectives • Developing the Long List of Actions • Developing the Final List of Actions • Developing Themes • Public Consultation • Appraisal • Delivery Plan 2. Developing the Action Plan • Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness • Accessibility and Inclusivity • Innovation and Future Mobility • Public Realm • Organisation, Planning and Regulations • Road Network • Sustainable Transport • Business-as- Usual and Committed for Delivery 3. Action Plan • Summary 4. Summary • Final list of actions 5. Implementation Plan
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 3 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose of This Document The Mobility Strategy sets out Perth and Kinross Council’s (PKC) vision for managing and developing the transport network. The Mobility Strategy considers all modes of transport, for the movement of goods and people, across PKC’s rural and urban settings, to help achieve national targets and local objectives. The Mobility Strategy sets out a vision for transformational change to transport across the region and ensure that the Council makes a full contribution to our climate change commitments and the transition to net zero carbon. This Action Plan has been developed in parallel with the Mobility Strategy and sets out how PKC, alongside working partners, will prioritise its capital investment over the next 15 years. The Mobility Strategy and Action Plan will be key in delivering two Corporate Plan priorities: tackling climate change; and a stronger and greener economy. Figure 1: Perth and Kinross Council area with primary settlements, railway stations, strategic road nework and railway lines.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 4 1.2 Policy Context The Mobility Strategy is one of three place-based strategies which shape how places develop over the long-term. This includes the Local Housing Strategy and the Local Development Plan 3. All three strategies aim to deliver PKC’s Corporate Plan vision for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities. It is crucial to emphasise that the Action Plan should not be viewed in isolation, but rather, as an integral component of the environment we live in, embracing a place-based perspective. The Mobility Strategy and Action Plan are designed to align with various national, regional and local strategies and policies. This includes alignment with the sustainable travel hierarchy, shown in Figure 2. The hierarchy promotes walking, cycling, public transport and bike, car and ride sharing in preference to single occupancy car use. A full comprehensive list of strategies and policies can be found in the Let’s Talk Transport Report. Figure 2: Sustainable travel hierarchy. Cycling Public Transport Taxis & shared transport Private car Walking and wheeling
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 5 1.3 Perth and Kinross Transport Network We use transport to access our daily activities of commuting to work or education, visiting friends and family, going shopping or attending healthcare appointments. Access improves our physical and mental wellbeing, supports our economy and enables tourism. However, to ensure that people can meet their daily needs and activities, access needs to be considered more broadly than only transport. For example, land-use and digital aspects have an influence on how far, if at all, people need to travel. The three aspects of access (see Figure 3), namely digital, transport and spatial, have been illustrated in the figure to the right. For each of the aspects, the figure lists responsibilities within the control of PKC and the responsibilities in the control of other working partners. PKC provides a range of transport services and supports other services by working with partners, including Transport Scotland, Regional Transport Partnerships, Network Rail and bus and rail operators. This Action Plan takes into account the mobility- focused services provided directly by PKC and those delivered in partnership. Figure 3: Three aspects of access: digital, transport and spatial. PKC Partners Online Services Mobile Broadband PKC Partners Active Travel Rail Bus Freight Parking Trunk Roads Local Roads PKC Partners Planning Residential Developments Social housing Commercial Developments SpatialTransport Digital
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 6 1.4 Methodology In its development, the Action Plan takes a whole place approach that, combined with the other core strategies, helps deliver the PKC Corporate Plan Vision. The Action Plan is supported by a robust appraisal methodology as presented in the steps opposite. The Action Plan has been developed and informed in line with best practice guidance, notably: • Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance 2008/2022 – to ensure that the plan is evidence-based and has been appraised in a consistent manner reflecting national, regional and local policies. • Local Transport Strategy Draft Guidance 2023 – to ensure that the plan allows people to access their daily activities through the transport system, the land-use system and digital connectivity. A detailed breakdown of the methodology employed to produce the plan can be found in Appendix 4 of the Mobility Strategy. 1.5 Document Structure This Action Plan document has been prepared in conjunction with the Mobility Strategy Policy Document and it has been structured around the methodology used in the preparation of the final list of actions. The remainder of this document is organised into the following chapters: • Chapter 2: Developing the Draft Action Plan – provides an overview of the rationale leading up to Action Plan. This covers the methodology steps one to eight as shown in Figure 4. • Chapter 3: Draft Action Plan – introduces the Action Plan comprising the final list of actions allocated to eight themes. • Chapter 4: Summary. • Chapter 5: Implementation Plan. Figure 4: Steps in Action Plan methodology. 1 Case for Change 2 Transport Planning Objectives 3 Developing the Long List of Actions 4 Developing the Final List of Actions 5 Action Plan 6 Public Consultation 7 Appraisal 8 Delivery Plan
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 7 2. Developing the Action Plan This chapter provides the methodology to the development of the Action Plan. 2.1 Case for Change To develop a robust evidence base to inform the Action Plan, extensive engagement initiatives have been conducted with various internal and external stakeholders. The Let’s Talk Transport Report carefully examines available data to identify problems and opportunities in Perth and Kinross’s transport network. This report takes into consideration input from professional and civic stakeholders. Since the development of the Main Issues Report, data from the Big Place Conversation has supported the development of the Mobility Strategy. This gives us a full picture of the existing transport network. This understanding forms the basis for the Council’s case for change, justifying the need for improvements. All engagement undertaken as part of this case for change has been considered and utilised to develop the Action Plan. Summary of engagement for the Mobility Strategy Big Place Conversation: Engaged 1,259 participants through 121 events, comprising focused groups and area-based workshops, using place standard principles. Mobility Strategy Main Issues Report: Gathered 70 consultation responses. Elected Member Workshop: A dedicated Elected Members workshop on the Mobility Strategy and its key principles / objectives. Recurring Professional and Civic Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with over 18 partners throughout key project stages (e.g. SEPA, NHS, Nature Scot, and Sustrans). Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy Public Opinion Research: Involved 1,069 participants, with 300 from Perth and Kinross.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 8 2.2 Transport Planning Objectives 11 Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) have been developed. These frame the desired outcomes of the Mobility Strategy. The TPOs were developed and informed by: • National Transport Strategy 2 priorities • Regional Transport Strategy strategic objectives • PKC Corporate Plan priorities • Problems identified in the Let’s Talk Transport Report The Action Plan has been informed and developed in alignment with the 11 TPOs. The development of the TPOs has been discussed in more detail in the Mobility Strategy document. Figure 5: Process to develop Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives. NTS2 Priorities RTS Objectives PKC Coorporate Plan Priorities Existing Perth and Kinross Problems Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Each objective will form the basis for creating an organisational framework to inform decision-making, planning, and strategic leadership.
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 9 Table 1: Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives. NTS2 Priorities TPO PKC - Transport Planning Objectives Reduce Inequalities 1 To improve the affordability of transport options across Perth and Kinross for all. 2 To improve the ability of rural communities and communities with protected characteristics to access jobs, education and services. Take Climate Action 3 To reduce CO2 emissions produced by transport across Perth and Kinross, by reducing car kilometres, decarbonising motorised transport and increasing the share of everyday journeys of people and goods by sustainable and active travel modes. 4 To improve climate resilience across Perth and Kinross’s transport network by reducing the impacts caused by extreme weather events. Helps deliver Inclusive economic growth 5 To support economic growth by improving the reliability and efficiency of Perth and Kinross’s transport network. 6 To support local development that encourages and facilitates local living and sustainable access, across Perth and Kinross, by achieving an increased active travel and public transport mode split to and from new developments. 7 To improve the capacity and reliability of alternative sustainable freight and logistic modes across Perth and Kinross. 8 To improve labour market access through sustainable transport, active travel, and digital opportunities, to and from Perth and Kinross. Improve our health and wellbeing 9 To improve road safety and perceived safety for all transport users across Perth and Kinross. 10 To improve physical; and mental health within Perth and Kinross through walking, wheeling and cycling. 11 To improve air quality across Perth and Kinross’s road network by achieving revocation of both Air Quality Management Areas and reducing preventable pollutants. 11 Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 10 2.3 Developing the Long List of Actions A list of potential actions was developed through analysis of the problems and opportunities identified through engagement undertaken. This formed the case for change. This ensures that the Action Plan is promoting a problem-led and evidence-based approach. A number of national, regional and local policies and strategies were also reviewed to supplement and expand this list to create a robust and well evidenced long list of 234 actions. In line with Local Transport Strategy Guidance and ensuring that people have access to their daily activities, strategies should be framed more broadly. These should consider not only transport, but other non-transport approaches such as spatial and digital, known as Triple Access Planning. © GettyImages Digital Transport Spatial Figure 6: Three aspects of access. The Action Plan has been developed using this approach which considers actions relating to the transport system (physical mobility) as well as the land-use system (spatial proximity) and the telecommunications system (digital connectivity) which together constitutes a Triple Access System. A detailed breakdown of the methodology employed to produce the plan can be found in Appendix 4 of the Mobility Strategy.
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 11 2.4 Developing the Final List of Actions The Action Plan has been developed and informed in line with the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG). STAG represents best practice guidance for transport appraisals and follows a structure and methodology that is consistent with the UK Government’s Green Book. The STAG methodology provides a robust framework to evaluate potential transport actions. STAG assessments are objective-led and seek to appraise projects and options against defined criteria. Each of the 234 actions in the long list were appraised against: • PKC’s 11 Transport Planning Objectives; • STAG Criteria; • Established national, regional and local policy objectives; and • Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability. 67 actions were sifted out of the long list as a result of this initial appraisal. This is due to not positively contributing to the appraisal criteria above, or due to being consolidated into another action to address overlaps and repetition. The final list of actions in the Action Plan is 167 actions. © Gunther Tschuch
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 12 2.5 Developing Themes Each of the 167 actions in the Action Plan have been grouped into one of 8 themes that best reflects what the action relates to, depending on mode or type of action. The themes are shown in Figure 7. The list of actions in the Action Plan is broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Each of the actions could potentially be allocated under numerous themes as there are inevitable interdependencies in the final list of actions. Therefore, it is possible that Strategic and Supporting Actions are not within the same theme. Timescales Given the scope and magnitude of the Action Plan, each action will be developed and implemented over a 15-year timeframe. Some actions will require business case development and be dependent on external funding, while others can be executed in the short term. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all actions per theme is shown in the table below. Timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered. Table 2: Number of actions per theme and feasible delivery timeline Overview of Actions Strategic Actions 47 Supporting Actions 120
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 13 Figure 7: Themes for the Perth and Kinross Mobility Strategy Action Plan. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Measures that propose changes to current operations or fiscal measures that will incentivise sustainable transport use. This includes green procurement, development of strategies and plans and public transport pricing. For example: • Mode-specific strategies • Development planning • Traffic management • Parking regulation • Enforcement Road Network Measures and schemes that aim to retain climate resilient networks across PKC and reduce adverse effects on sustainable transport modes. For example: • Traffic safety schemes • Bus priority schemes • Flood protection schemes Sustainable Transport Measures and schemes that aim to improve the conditions and provide more space for sustainable travel across PKC to enable modal shift. For example: • Cycle parking • Safety on public transport • Park-and-Ride locations Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Projects that are part of PKC’s ongoing operations as well as projects that have been committed for delivery with full funding combined with programme for delivery. For example: • Perth Transport Futures Phases 1, 2 and 3 • Continued operation of the bus services Public Realm Measures that aim to improve the liveability and enjoyability of cities, towns and rural villages across Perth and Kinross. For example: • Green and blue infrastructure • Spaces and opportunities for play • Connected neighbourhoods • Access to greenspaces and nature • Pocket places Accessibility and Inclusivity Initiatives and projects that aim to make PKC inclusive and accessible for everyone. For example: • Walkable and wheelable city, town and rural village centres • Access at public transport interchanges • Accessibility of buses and trains Innovation and Future Mobility Measures that aim to make use of digitalisation and emerging technologies, such as Mobility-As-A-Service, on-demand transport and cycle sharing. For example: • Rollout of broadband across PKC • Development of MaaS • Recharging and refuelling networks • Technological change across PKC Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Initiatives, communication campaigns and programmes that aim to raise awareness through promoting sustainable transport and behavioural change. For example: • Information and awareness • Skills training • Active travel school programmes • Workplace travel plans Action Plan Summary
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 14 © GettyImages 2.6 Public Consultation In the summer of 2024 (28 May – 28 July), PKC undertook a public consultation exercise seeking feedback on the Draft Policy Document and Action Plan. The consultation questionnaire covered questions in relation to the Mobility Strategy, Transport Planning Objectives and Action Plan. During the consultation period, the Mobility Strategy gained 72 responses and led to adjustments and revisions to the Action Plan. For more information on the public consultation, refer to the Mobility Strategy Appendix 4: Action Plan Methodology Note and Appendix 5: Consultation Summary Note. 2.7 Appraisal After the public consultation period, further appraisal work was undertaken on the final list of actions. This involved a more detailed consideration and appraisal of the actions, including identification of indicative costs, potential funding sources, partners as well as action leads. For more information on the appraisal, refer to the Mobility Strategy Appendix 4: Action Plan Methodology Note. 2.8 Delivery Plan The Delivery Plan sets out a bank of actions for delivery over the lifespan of the Mobility Strategy. A range of funding sources will be required to support the delivery of the Action Plan. Therefore, the Delivery Plan also provides indicative scales of cost and identifies potential funding sources for the delivery of the actions. In addition, not all actions within the Action Plan are solely within the remit of PKC and therefore successful delivery of the actions will involve a number of existing and new partnerships. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 14
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 15 3. Action Plan This chapter introduces the final list of actions for the Mobility Strategy, and is divided by the 8 themes introduced above. This chapter will introduce only the strategic actions and visualise them. While some actions have been given an indicative location, some of the actions are council-wide and cannot be related to one geographic location in which case, they have been centred on the map. The final list of 167 actions can be found at the end of this document together with their theme, timescale, cost category and potential partners. © Arup
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 16 3.1 Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Actions under Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness are initiatives, communication campaigns and skills development programmes that aim to raise awareness and change travel behaviour. This is by promoting a shift towards more sustainable modes of transport and ensuring that everyone has the required skills and knowledge to embrace these modes. This includes increasing awareness of the revised 2022 Highway Code that gives pedestrians priority when using the footpath, shared spaces and crossing the road. 3.1.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.1.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Strategic Actions 73 Implement workshops and training as well as advertisement and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of the Avoid-Shift-Improve Framework, and subsequently increase the number of journeys made by sustainable travel modes. 116 Deliver a behaviour change programme that improves access to bikes for all (including adapted bicycles, e-cycles and cycle share) and provides schools, workplaces, communities and disadvantaged groups with the confidence and skills to cycle, such that they can make use of new or existing active travel infrastructure. 149 Continue to work with local communities, key stakeholders and resilience groups in the co-design of projects to build better places together, while seeking to expand the range and number of opportunities for co-design by making use of external funding sources. Short (1-4 years) 26 Medium (4-8 years) 0 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 26 Strategic Actions 3 Supporting Actions 23
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 17 73 116 149 © Chris Hill Photography Figure 8: Strategic actions within the theme Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 18 3.2 Accessibility and Inclusivity Actions under the theme of Accessibility and Inclusivity are initiatives and projects that aim to make PKC accessible for everyone. This can be by retrofitting and removing barriers in the existing infrastructure and ensuring that any new piece of infrastructure takes into consideration the needs of underrepresented groups, such as the elderly, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. 3.2.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.2.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Accessibility and Inclusivity Strategic actions 118 Provide access for all at public transport interchanges, supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. Roll out a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within bus stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations and stops or, where needed, construction of new facilities. 124 Work with partners to improve vehicle accessibility and the integration of buses and trains by increasing the space to accommodate persons with disabilities, reduced mobility, prams and/or cycles. 219 Conduct an accessibility audit on all connections between key local services. The audit should focus on the experiences of underrepresented groups, such as older people, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. Provide improvements that meet inclusive design standards for primary facilities and ancillary infrastructure. Short (1-4 years) 3 Medium (4-8 years) 7 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 10 Strategic Actions 4 Supporting Actions 6
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 19 Figure 9: Strategic actions within the theme Accessibility and Inclusivity. Accessibility and Inclusivity Strategic actions 232 Support partners to improve the access for all at public transport interchanges supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. With partners, deliver a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within railway stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations or, where needed, construction of new facilities. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 19 232 232 232 232 232 232 124 118
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 20 3.3 Innovation and Future Mobility Actions under Innovation and Future Mobility include measures that aim to make use of digitalisation and emerging technologies, such as Mobility-As-A-Service, on-demand transport and cycle sharing to encourage modal shift towards more sustainable modes of transport. Through triple access planning (see page 10), especially digital innovation, the schemes also enable connectivity, while reducing the need to travel. 3.3.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.3.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Innovation and Future Mobility Strategic Actions 37 Encourage, promote and facilitate the roll out of digital infrastructure, such as fast broadband/5G across PKC and particularly in rural areas and those on low incomes in line with PKC Digital Strategy. 55 Support partners to develop and roll out Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). 119 Support the decarbonisation of Perth and Kinross’ transport network by ensuring there are new and expanding recharging / refuelling networks as well as technological change. Short (1-4 years) 12 Medium (4-8 years) 8 Long (8-15 years) 3 Total number of actions 23 Strategic Actions 3 Supporting Actions 20
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 21 © GettyImages Figure 10: Strategic actions within the theme Innovation and Future Mobility. 37 55 119
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 22 3.4 Public Realm The theme ‘public realm’ includes measures that aim to promote more sustainable modes of transport by improving the liveability and enjoyability of public realm and connecting neighbourhoods in Perth and Kinross. For example actions under the theme include improving access to greenspaces and making connections to blue and green infrastructure, improving the look and feel of places, and facilitating opportunities for play, recreation and sports. 3.4.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.4.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Public Realm Strategic Actions 111 Deliver connected neighbourhoods within towns and cities to better achieve connected and more accessible communities following the 20-minute neighbourhood concept, so that as many people as possible can meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable walk, wheel or cycle of their home. 159 Develop a rural approach/equivalent to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept in and around villages and towns to enhance local accessibility, help tackle societal causes of inequality, and reduce social isolation and loneliness. 161 Protect and incorporate green infrastructure within all new infrastructure schemes and developments, capitalising on opportunities across Perth and Kinross to promote active travel and make connections where possible to blue and green networks to provide a multifunctional network with multiple benefits for climate and nature. Short (1-4 years) 7 Medium (4-8 years) 2 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 9 Strategic Actions 3 Supporting Actions 6
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 23 © Chris Hill Photography Figure 11: Strategic actions within the theme Public Realm. 161 111 159
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 24 3.5 Organisation, Planning and Regulations Organisation, Planning and Regulations actions are measures that propose changes to current operations and planning for mobility in PKC, as well as fiscal measures that will incentivise sustainable transport use. This includes green procurement, development of strategies and plans and public transport pricing. Other actions under this theme includes the development and updating of various strategies and plans that enable the shift towards more sustainable mobility in Perth and Kinross. These actions include, for instance, strategies on active travel, public transport, electric vehicle infrastructure as well as freight, logistics and deliveries. 3.5.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.5.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: • Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs • Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Organisation, Planning and Regulations Strategic Actions 11 Update the existing Active Travel Strategy that works for everyone in line with Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Strategy Guidance (February 2023). This will adopt and combine the vision and objectives of the Mobility Strategy, Tactran’s emerging regional active travel network, and the Perth Cycle Network Masterplan to complement the radial sustainable corridors to and from Perth City. Support also, the development of local masterplans to present local aspirations, such as Kinross Active Travel Masterplan. 27 Finalise and deliver an EV Infrastructure Strategy that will include on and off-street charging infrastructure and develop a private/ public partnership for delivery and operation. 35 Develop a Strategic Parking Policy to align with the Mobility Strategy’s vision and objectives that will assess utilisation, integration, parking provision, demand, safety and sustainable transport alternatives. The high-level strategic framework will enable strategic, tactical and operational decisions on parking arrangements to be undertaken using an evidence-based decision-making process. The Parking Policy may include, for instance, guidance on cycle parking requirements and appropriate storage types, and reduction in car parking requirements for new developments. Short (1-4 years) 29 Medium (4-8 years) 5 Long (8-15 years) 0 Total number of actions 34 Strategic Actions 10 Supporting Actions 24
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 25 Organisation, Planning and Regulations Strategic Actions 42 Explore new bus powers (Transport Act 2019) to meet the needs of residents and visitors for bus services across the council area. The interventions may include council-run bus services, franchised bus services or the council entering into Bus Services Improvement Partnerships (BSIPs) with bus operators in the area. Engage with residents and visitors to better understand where intervention is needed most. 59 Promote/support community funding opportunities that allow for local projects to be delivered by Communities for Communities to promote and deliver investment in public and private services in communities. 60 Update the Council’s Corporate Travel Plan update to align with the Mobility Strategy’s vision and objectives to promote the Council as an exemplary organisation in relation to active travel and public transport individually as well as part of MaaS. 67 Work with partners to ensure public transport is affordable to all, specifically for deprived communities. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Strategic Actions 153 Ensure developments consider place and prioritise the needs of people before the movement of motor vehicles in line with national and local design guidance. This includes prioritising sustainable and active travel choices, and including fully accessible paths and routes which are well connected with the wider environment beyond the site boundary. 187 Work with Tactran’s Regional Freight Quality Partnership to develop a Freight, Logistics and Deliveries Plan to ensure that logistics and distribution networks move goods efficiently and sustainably to businesses and consumers. This may include, for instance, exploring the role of consolidation centres along the strategic road corridors. 188 Develop a Public Transport Strategy to guide the development of the public transport system across the region for the benefit of those visiting, working and living in Perth and Kinross. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 25 © Arup
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 26 3.6 Road Network Measures within the theme ‘Road Network’ include actions that aim to retain climate resilient networks across PKC, and reducing adverse effects on sustainable transport modes. These measures include, for instance, prioritisation of buses on roads, improving road safety through speed limit reductions and implementing traffic calming measures. 3.6.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.6.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Road Network Strategic Actions 32 Together with partners, continue to inspect, maintain and improve road structures across Perth and Kinross to retain climate resilient networks. 84 Continue to develop and implement bus priority measures. Measures may include infrastructural improvements as well as enforcement of traffic regulations to facilitate the provision of efficient bus service with improved journey times. 121 Support partners to deliver measures to reduce the adverse effects of trunk road traffic on people walking, wheeling and cycling in those communities that have a trunk road passing through them by, for example, reducing traffic speed, improving the width and quality of paths and upgrading road crossing facilities. 189 Conduct a traffic safety audit on all major roads and across all settlements larger than 1,000 residents, within 5km of schools carrying out improvements based on the findings. Short (1-4 years) 7 Medium (4-8 years) 3 Long (8-15 years) 4 Total number of actions 14 Strategic Actions 4 Supporting Actions 10
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 27 © GettyImages Figure 12: Strategic actions within the theme Road Network. 32 189 121 84
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 28 3.7 Sustainable Transport Actions under ‘Sustainable Transport’ include measures and schemes that aim to improve the conditions and provide more space for sustainable travel across Perth and Kinross to enable modal shift. Measures include, for example, the re-allocation of road space towards sustainable modes transport, installation of cycle parking and exploring the potential for new park-and-ride facilities outwith town centres. 3.7.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.7.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Sustainable Transport Strategic Actions 1 Continue the roll-out of the Perth People Place Programme to develop sustainable and active travel corridors within local communities. 2 Make improvements within Perth City Centre to reduce car dominance and improve sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improve sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. 12 Continue to improve on- and off-street public and residential cycle parking across village, town and city centres. Ensure that cycle parking is secure and if feasible, covered. Secure cycle parking should accommodate various cycles, such as cargobikes, tricycles, wide-tyred cycles, cycles with trailers in addition to providing facilities for storing accessories, such as saddlebags and helmets during the duration of parking to encourage linked trips by active modes. Short (1-4 years) 19 Medium (4-8 years) 12 Long (8-15 years) 4 Total number of actions 35 Strategic Actions 11 Supporting Actions 24
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 30 A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 30 Sustainable Transport Strategic Actions 41 Work with bus partners to improve safety on public transport. This may include enhanced provision of lighting and CCTV on vehicles and at key interchanges and along corridors to increase the perception of safety and encourage modal shift. 75 Work with partners to improve access to healthcare and social services for those in the lowest SIMD datazones, rural communities and over-65s through improving public transport frequency, affordability and connectivity to healthcare facilities. 88 Support the provision of new, relocated and enhanced train stations where this will improve access to the rail network and improve integration within the area being served. 117 Support a programme of improvements, such as junction upgrades and permissible speed increases, to achieve journey time improvements and line capacity increases for passenger and freight services in line with STPR2 Tay Cities recommendations and Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan. Sustainable Transport Strategic Actions 173 Explore potential for parking areas outwith town centres across Perth and Kinross, including Park-and-Ride / Park-and-Choose. 209 Work with bus companies to improve the experience within bus stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. 231 Make improvements within town and village centres to reduce car dominance and improve sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improve sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. 234 Work with rail companies to improve the experience within train stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 30
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 31 Figure 13: Strategic actions within the theme Sustainable Transport. © Pexel 173 1 2 117 12 209 41231 88 234 75
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 32 3.8 Business-As-Usual and Committed for Delivery All actions within the Draft Action Plan can be allocated to at least one of the above themes. However, there are also projects within the Council’s statutory functions. As such, they form a part of the Council’s existing operations that should be continued wherever possible in order to ensure continued functioning of the Perth and Kinross transport network. There are also projects that have been committed for delivery with full funding combined with a programme for delivery. Although there are only few projects meeting this criterion, it is also important to list them to ensure their timely delivery. 3.8.1 Action Timelines The actions have been divided into short, medium and long- term projects based on how long implementing each action would take, provided that funding was available. 3.8.2 Action Types The actions have been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: 1. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs 2. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Actions 48 Continually assess air quality across Perth and Kinross to assess any necessary mitigation measures, such as Low Emission Zones. 186 Continue to implement the Council’s newly adopted Corporate Asset Management Policy (CAM Framework January 2024). 223 Continue to monitor and model traffic flows across Perth City to understand the impacts of new developments and traffic management alterations on air quality, and look for opportunities to align with the regional model. 225 Following the completion of Perth Transport Futures Phase 1 in 2019, complete Phase 2 (‘Destiny Bridge’ and accompanying infrastructure) and Phase 3 (Bertha Park North Link). 226 Ensure the continued operation of the public transport system to meet the needs of the residents and visitors across Perth and Kinross. 227 Continue to ensure that, at minimum, the designs for transport developments meet standards and the National Roads Development Guide (NRDG). Short (1-4 years) 15 Medium (4-8 years) 0 Long (8-15 years) 1 Total number of actions 16 Strategic Actions 9 Supporting Actions 7
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 33 Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Actions 228 Continue the roll out of network improvements as part of Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes. 229 Continue to develop and deliver the implementation of on-going behaviour change initiatives, for example through supporting the People and Place Programme. Initiatives could include, for instance, community engagement (Bikeability Officer, Community Active Travel Coordinator), bus improvement (Real Time Passenger Information screens and free bus days), and marketing and promotion activities with communities, workplaces and schools. 230 Continue to support and work alongside partners such as Network Rail, Sustrans, and Tactran to help operate and enhance existing transportation systems. 33 186 225 48 A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 227226 229228 230 Figure 14: Strategic actions within the theme Business-As-Usual and Committed for Delivery. 223
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 34 4. Summary This document has explained the development of the Action Plan as part of PKC’s Mobility Strategy and presented the final list of actions. The Action Plan sets out a bank of actions that can be delivered over the lifespan of the Mobility Strategy in an effective, coordinated and cost- effective manner to support future delivery, the Implementation Plan has been collated to provide more information on the actions, such as indicative costs, funding sources and partners. The majority of strategic actions and corresponding supporting actions can be developed by a singular team at the Council, inter-departmental collaboration will be needed to ensure delivery in an effective and co- ordinated manner. The Mobility Strategy sets out a vision for transformational change to transport across the region and ensures that the Council makes a full contribution to our climate change commitments and the transition to net zero carbon. An aspirational transport network for Perth City has been visualised overleaf in Figure 15. © GettyImages A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 34
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 35 Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 35 Figure 15: Aspirational transport network for Perth City.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 36 5. Implementation Plan This is the Implementation Plan with the final list of all 167 actions resulting from the appraisal of the long list of 234 actions. The list is organised to show the 47 strategic actions with their supporting actions. Each action is accompanied by the allocated theme, timescale, indicative cost, potential funding sources and partners for the delivery. Not all actions IDs are present in the tables below due to some actions being sifted out throughout the appraisal process. ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 1 Continue the roll-out of the Perth People Place Programme to develop sustainable and active travel corridors within local communities - piloted by the Dunkeld Road Corridor. Corridors to be considered: Glasgow Road Dundee Road Edinburgh Road Perth Road (Scone to Perth) Sustainable Transport Medium High Sustrans, Transport Scotland Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 2 Make improvements within the Perth City Centre ring road to reduce car dominance and improve sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improve sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Innovate UK, Sustrans, Tactran, Tay Cities Region Deal, Transport Scotland PKC
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 37 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 11 Update the existing Active Travel Strategy that works for everyone in line with Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Strategy Guidance (February 2023). This will adopt and combine the vision and objectives of the Mobility Strategy, Tactran’s emerging regional active travel network, and the Perth Cycle Network Masterplan to complement the radial sustainable corridors to and from Perth City. Support also, the development of local masterplans to present local aspirations, such as Kinross Active Travel Masterplan. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Community Development Trusts, Sustrans, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 14 Assess and review Core Path Plan path assets and deliver a programme of improvements. Sustainable Transport Long High Paths for All, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 38 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 17 Work alongside partners Tactran to design and develop or improve the regional active travel network to connect Perth and Kinross with other regions, cities and major gateways using high quality active travel infrastructure that segregates users form busy roads and makes use of quiet roads where appropriate. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Long Very High Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran 18 Support partners in the delivery of National Cycle Network enhancements to ensure they work for everyone. Sustainable Transport Medium Low Sustrans, Transport Scotland Sustrans 72 Provide high quality and inclusive (i.e. safe, segregated, direct) active travel infrastructure, focusing on the delivery of active freeways between Perth City Centre / rural areas to employment, health facilities, services, leisure and tourism activities, to encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle more often. Sustainable Transport Medium Very High Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Development Trusts, Community Councils, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Sustrans, Tactran
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 39 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 91 Expand the Green Route Networks by increasing the number of shared use paths, safer crossing locations and cycle parking. Green Route infrastructure provides walking and cycling friendly road links on narrow country roads between communities with reduced speed limits to reduce carbon emissions and air pollution. Sustainable Transport Medium High Cycling Scotland, Paths for All, Tactran, Transport Scotland Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Transport Scotland 92 Develop an Active Travel Monitoring Plan to collect qualitative and quantitative data on active travel in Perth and Kinross. Monitor the outputs to evaluate the impact of active travel investment and levels of cycling to embed learning in future decisions and schemes. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC 98 Support and promote a toolkit for schools and Parent Councils to set-up and coordinate bike-trains and walking-buses easily and effectively. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Parent Councils, Schools 99 Advertise health walks and other programmes to support people who are less confident about walking or cycling, and work with Live Active Leisure and Sustrans to support the projects they undertake in this area. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Live Active Leisure, Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Sustrans
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 40 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 115 Deliver improved and safer walking, wheeling and cycling routes to primary and secondary schools, created through a comprehensive package of behavioural change measures and local infrastructure schemes. Sustainable Transport Short High Sustrans, Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools, Tactran 146 Improve/provide active travel crossings that can accommodate cycling over the River Tay. Sustainable Transport Long High Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Sustrans, Tactran 147 Review National Cycle Network (NCN) and NCN Development Plan (NDP) intersecting with Perth & Kinross Council to explore feasibility options to connect NCN routes. Sustainable Transport Short Low Sustrans Sustrans, Tactran 195 Conduct a review of signage in relation to existing active travel routes (e.g. NCN, core paths) and signposting to key amenities/ services/ attractions/ gateways. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Sustrans Sustrans 196 Explore the feasibility and identify appropriate locations for implementing Cycle Streets (i.e. prioritisation of cycle users within a mixed street environment with motor traffic to be treated as ‘guests’) and/or Filtered Streets (i.e. filtered access for motor traffic while delivering permeable access for walking, wheeling and cycling) to encourage active travel. Road Network Short Low Sustrans PKC
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 41 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 199 Explore the feasibility and support delivery of expanding the network of long-distance off-road shared paths for commuting and recreational travel. This may include the review of, for example, Countryside Trust's active travel projects and re-utilisation of disused railway lines for walking, wheeling and cycling, particularly between rural settlements. Sustainable Transport Short Low Sustrans, Transport Scotland Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 12 Continue to improve on- and off-street public and residential cycle parking across village, town and city centres. Ensure that cycle parking is secure and if feasible, covered. Secure cycle parking should accommodate various cycles, such as cargobikes, tricycles, wide-tyred cycles, cycles with trailers in addition to providing facilities for storing accessories, such as saddlebags and helmets during the duration of parking to encourage linked trips by active modes. Sustainable Transport Short Low Cycling Scotland, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Sustrans, Tactran
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 42 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 27 Finalise and deliver an EV Infrastructure Strategy that will include on and off-street charging infrastructure and develop a private/public partnership for delivery and operation. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Transport Scotland ChargePlace Scotland, Community Development Trusts, Community Councils, Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 207 Together with partners, explore the feasibility of providing secure off-street cycle parking at public transport stops and stations. Secure cycle parking should accommodate various cycles, such as cargobikes, tricycles, wide-tyred cycles, cycles with trailers in addition to providing facilities for storing accessories, such as saddlebags and helmets during the duration of parking to encourage linked trips by active modes. Sustainable Transport Short Low Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Tactran Bus Operators, Network Rail
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 43 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 138 Explore the provision of electric car club vehicles (and associated charging infrastructure) as part of new housing developments. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Medium Private Developer Contributions Car Club Operators, Energy Providers, Private Developers, Tactran 141 Enable inclusion of an electric car sharing vehicle at the site of any significant charging infrastructure. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Medium Car Club Operators, Energy Saving Trust Car Club Operators, ChargePlace Scotland, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 32 Together with partners, continue to inspect, maintain and improve road structures across Perth and Kinross to retain climate resilient networks. Road Network Short Very High Transport Scotland Transport Scotland, Road Operating Companies ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 28 Develop an asset management platform (e.g. a mapping tool), used to highlight the status of the road network, allowing for a clear and prioritised programme of work that can be well communicated and easily shared. This will help find coworking opportunities, optimise them, and minimise disturbance to existing live network. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 44 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 31 Encourage sustainable procurement options for large maintenance contracts. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC 33 Together with partners, continue to develop and deliver Flood Protection Schemes (FPS) under the Flood Risk Management Strategy - Tay Local Plan District to reduce flood risk across the identified vulnerable areas. Ensure to consider transport network resilience and accessibility issues as well as dwelling flooding. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Very High Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water 148 Ensure new / improved infrastructure avoids increasing flood risk and reduces risk of flooding. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Very High Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 45 * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 150 Integrate sustainable urban drainage systems in design and placemaking to reduce surface water flooding/run- off. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Private Developer Contributions, Scottish Government Private Developers, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Scottish Water 221 Support Transport Scotland on the delivery of STPR2 recommendation 31 to adapt trunk roads and motorways to the impacts of climate change to improve network safety, reliability and resilience. STPR2 recommends building on existing evidence around vulnerable locations to develop a fuller picture of those areas on the trunk road and motorway network most at risk of disruption due to weather events. This would provide a basis for identifying, prioritising and implementing improvements. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Transport Scotland
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 46 * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 222 Support Transport Scotland on the delivery of Support STPR2 recommendation 32 to improve reliability, resilience and safety by renewing and refurbishing trunk roads and motorways. STPR2 recommends continued and increased investment in the trunk road and motorway network over and above current maintenance levels to keep the network reliable and resilient for road users. Potential measures would include, but are not limited to, carriageway and structure schemes, strengthening of major bridges, removal of accessibility barriers and development of integrated transport plans. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Transport Scotland 224 Ensure that the access of agricultural traffic is duly considered in infrastructure projects. Road Network Short Medium Transport Scotland Transport Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 47 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 35 Develop a Strategic Parking Policy to align with the Mobility Strategy's vision and objectives that will assess utilisation, integration, parking provision, demand, safety and sustainable transport alternatives. The high- level strategic framework will enable strategic, tactical and operational decisions on parking arrangements to be undertaken using an evidence-based decision- making process. The Parking Policy may include, for instance, guidance on cycle parking requirements and appropriate storage types, and car parking requirements for new developments. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 36 Implement and enforce pavement parking in line with the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC Only PKC 190 Explore potential of removing, reducing, reallocating on- and off-street parking across Perth and Kinross to create space for sustainable and active travel and public realm. Public Realm Short Low Sustrans PKC 204 Review the pricing of parking across Perth and Kinross. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 48 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 37 Encourage, promote and facilitate the roll out of digital infrastructure, such as fast broadband/5G across PKC and particularly in rural areas and those on low incomes in line with PKC Digital Strategy. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Low* Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Tay Cities Region ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 39 Support trialling and the adoption of innovative technologies and techniques in line with Mobility Strategy objectives, improving digital accessibility and thus promoting and delivering investment in public and private sector services. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Tay Cities Region 61 Continue to support hybrid working, encouraging online video conferencing/training/meetings, reducing the need to travel for work, and continue to provide the digital services required. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region, Workplaces - Medium (50- 249 employees) and Large (>250 employees) * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 49 * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 41 Work with bus partners to improve safety on public transport. This may include enhanced provision of lighting and CCTV on vehicles and at key interchanges and along corridors to increase the perception of safety and encourage modal shift. Sustainable Transport Medium Medium Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Network Rail, Rail Operators, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 151 Work with broadband providers to develop affordable, sustainable internet access, and with partners such as social housing providers and caregivers, provide the residents with training and support to develop basic digital skills to facilitate reduction in travel demand in relation to employment and services. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Medium* Broadband Providers, Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal Broadband Providers, Social Housing Providers, Tay Cities Region
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 50 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 42 Explore new bus powers (Transport Act 2019) to meet the needs of residents and visitors for bus services across the council area. The interventions may include council-run bus services, franchised bus services or the council entering into Bus Services Improvement Partnerships (BSIPs) with bus operators in the area. Engage with residents and visitors to better understand where intervention is needed most. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 40 Lobby for central government ring fenced funding to improve Local Bus Services and to protect lifeline services. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC only Tactran 43 Encourage, support and promote Community Bus Partnerships and Transport Services across Perth and Kinross to provide a secure and direct transport option for older people and those with reduced mobility or disability. Services may include dial-a-bus services, Community Bike Hubs, community minibuses and existing schemes, such as the Glenfarg Community Transport Group. Sustainable Transport Short Low Paths for All Open Fund, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Community Transport Association, CoMo UK, Tactran Liftshare 177 Work with bus service providers to provide hopper bus services around towns and settlements to increase direct connectivity to key amenities and services. Sustainable Transport Short High Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Community Transport Groups
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 51 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 48 Continually assess air quality across Perth and Kinross to assess any necessary mitigation measures, such as Low Emission Zones. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 180 Ensure there is a sufficient number of voluntary or paid bus drivers for community run buses in rural communities. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators, Community Transport Groups, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 47 Continue to enforce anti-idling. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC 164 Keep the City Centre Traffic Management Review under continual review. The Council's Traffic and Environmental Teams will liaise regularly to discuss the effects of component measures of the CCTMR on air quality. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 52 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 55 Support partners to develop and roll out Mobility-as-a- Service (MaaS). Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low* Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NHS Tayside, SEStran, Tactran * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 44 Improve access to bikes for everyone by exploring an e-bike share scheme by public or private operators, or by providing support to community action groups. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low Cycle Sharing Scheme Operators Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Cycle Sharing Scheme Operators 45 Support and encourage partners and communities to establish Car Clubs. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low PKC Only Community Councils, Car Club Operators, Community Development Trusts
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 53 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 110 Work with partners to develop smart, integrated ticketing and payment services, to modernise, simplify and enable convenience for passengers accessing public transport. Provide alternatives (for example, physical ticket machines) for those without digital access at key public transport interchanges. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Tactran, Transport Scotland 137 Work with regional partners to pilot integrated parking and charging payments through an integrated mobility platform. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Medium Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Private Parking Providers, Tactran 139 Engage with car club operators to address barriers to greater levels of uptake, e.g. dependence on back-to- base model. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low Car Club Operators Car Club Operators, Tactran 166 Assess the potential options for smart parking to facilitate effective location of available parking spaces, and in doing so, reduce adverse impacts on congestion and air quality. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Low Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Private Parking Providers, Tactran
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 54 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 59 Promote/support community funding opportunities that allow for local projects to be delivered by Communities for Communities to promote and deliver investment in public and private services in communities. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Paths for All, Scottish Government, Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 58 Support communities to develop Community Action Plans which consider transport on a local scale, allowing for a programme of public-led and community-led projects to be adopted, optimising opportunities from a variety of funding streams. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Paths for All, Scottish Government, Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 55 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 60 Update the Council's Corporate Travel Plan update to align with the Mobility Strategy's vision and objectives to promote the Council as an exemplary organisation in relation to active travel and public transport individually as well as part of MaaS. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 152 Grow network of Community Climate Action Hubs, supporting local communities to develop place-based approaches to reduce emissions and become more climate resilient. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low National Centre for Resilience, Scottish Government Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Tayside Local Resilience Partnership ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 52 Continue to encourage and promote the Council's car pool scheme as well as optimise the service’s convenience. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Tactran Liftshare
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 56 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 67 Work with partners to ensure public transport is affordable to all, specifically for deprived communities. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC Only Bus Operators ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 62 Internally promote the Council's Low Carbon Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only PKC 100 Achieve Cycle Scotland’s Cycle Friendly status as an employer and advocate that other employers as well as primary and secondary schools also achieve this status. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Schools, Workplaces
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 57 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 57 Continue to subsidise and review Free Bus Travel schemes: 1) during the lead-up to Christmas and 2) on the first Saturday of the month during Financial Year 2024-2025, to encourage and promote public transport. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC only Bus Operators 85 Explore the potential for providing further discounted travel schemes to support making travel more affordable. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Bus Operators, Tactran 107 Work with partners to undertake a Fair Fares Review (in line with National review) to ensure a sustainable and integrated approach to public transport fares. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 201 Work with communities to provide support in the process for applying for an under 22's bus pass. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Community Councils, Community Development Trusts
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 58 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 73 Implement workshops and training as well as advertisement and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of the Avoid-Shift-Improve Framework, and subsequently increase the number of journeys made by sustainable travel modes. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Paths for All, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Community Organisations, NHS Tayside, Schools, Tactran, Travel Know How Scotland, Workplaces ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 63 Promote Liftshare Scheme through social media and communication platforms. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Liftshare, Tactran 64 Promote 'Love My Bus' campaign through social media and council communication platforms. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Transform Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 59 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 76 Provide comprehensive cycle training for vulnerable groups at all life stages in accordance with the Council's Active Travel Strategy, including learning to ride in pre-school, learning to ride on-road through school Bikeability training, and for adults of all ages, including cycle awareness training. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Cycling Scotland, Paths for All, Tactran 89 Provide accurate and accessible travel information that is up-to-date and comprehensive including routes, journey times, timetables, costs and facilities for all modes. Travel information should be available in both paper-based and digital formats. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Bus Operators, Rail Operators 96 Disseminate information and maps of cycle and walking routes throughout Perth and Kinross online and in print format. Include locations of the Green Route Network, cycle rack locations and other active travel networks. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only Community Councils, Sustrans, Tactran 97 Work with schools to encourage them to have up-to- date Travel Plans, and continue to provide support to schools for implementation of the actions within them. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools 101 Encourage all secondary schools to promote active travel to their pupils and expand the role of I Bike or other similar projects, to facilitate cycling by secondary school children to and from school as well as for leisure. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 60 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 75 Work with partners to improve access to healthcare and social services for those in the lowest SIMD datazones, rural communities and over-65s through improving public transport frequency, affordability and connectivity to healthcare facilities. Sustainable Transport Medium High Private Developer Contributions, Scottish Government, Tactran Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Private Developers, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 102 Promote Park & Stride sites at schools and seek to encourage parents/guardians/carers to utilise these locations rather than parking at the school gate. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools 140 Engage with car club operators to improve information (including in-vehicle information) on using electric club vehicles. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Car Club Operators Car Club Operators, Tactran 163 Work with regional partners to further encourage development and employee use of Green Travel Plans in large workplaces. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Tactran, Workplaces - Large (>250 employees)
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 61 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 158 With partners, promote the health benefits of outdoor recreation and GP-led green health referrals. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Funding sources to be explored Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Forestry 168 Establish Tayside Physical Activity and Green Health Network with partners to develop pathways to support people to be active in their own community. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Funding sources to be explored Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Live Active Leisure, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Forestry
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 62 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 84 Continue to develop and implement bus priority measures. Measures may include infrastructural improvements as well as enforcement of traffic regulations to facilitate the provision of efficient bus service with improved journey times. Road Network Medium Very High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 169 Provide access for everyone to activities prescribed by social prescribers and link social prescribers to GP practices. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low NHS Tayside Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Live Active Leisure, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Scottish Forestry 179 Improve access for emergency health care in rural areas where there is concern for the journey time for ambulances and the lack of doctors in the area. Road Network Short High Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 63 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 88 Support the provision of new, relocated and enhanced train stations where this will improve access to the rail network and improve integration within the area being served. Sustainable Transport Long High* Transport Scotland Network Rail, ScotRail, Transport Scotland ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 111 Deliver connected neighbourhoods within towns and cities to better achieve connected and more accessible communities following the 20-minute neighbourhood concept, so that as many people as possible can meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable walk, wheel or cycle of their home. Public Realm Medium High Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Development Trusts, Community Councils ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 10 Support partners with the development of the Perth Railway Masterplan, encourage the integration of the bus station and other sustainable and active travel modes. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low Network Rail, Tay Cities Region Deal Network Rail, Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 64 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 68 Create walkable and wheelable city centres and rural village centres with strategic connections. Early collaboration with accessibility groups should be carried out to ensure designs/interventions are fully accessible. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High Private Developer Contributions, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Sustrans, Tactran 172 Develop pocket places in key areas with cycle infrastructure and maps / area information, and public transport timetables. Public Realm Short Medium Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts 176 Improve connections between village/town centres and greenspaces to encourage locally made active travel trips for the benefit of recreation, health and wellbeing and local economy. Public Realm Medium Low Sustrans, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland 181 Explore feasibility to pedestrianise village, town and city centres on a permanent/seasonal basis to create more liveable and accessible centres for both residents and visitors, and to boost local economy. Public Realm Short Low Sustrans Sustrans, Transport Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 65 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 116 Deliver a behaviour change programme that improves access to bikes for all (including adapted bicycles, e-cycles and cycle share) and provides schools, workplaces, communities and disadvantaged groups with the confidence and skills to cycle, such that they can make use of new or existing active travel infrastructure. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Medium Tactran Community Councils, Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Schools, Tactran, Workplaces ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 206 Integrate art and design within projects to encourage active travel and enhance public realm by, for example, exploring ways to incorporate it into empty spaces, into navigation/wayfinding, and at public transport interchanges. Public Realm Short Medium Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland PKC
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 66 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 118 Provide access for all at public transport interchanges, supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. Roll out a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within bus stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations and stops or, where needed, construction of new facilities. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 19 Conduct audits of bus stop and bus interchange accessibility and security and support partners to deliver a programme of improvements to enable increased use and modal shift. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 117 Support a programme of improvements, such as junction upgrades and permissible speed increases, to achieve journey time improvements and line capacity increases for passenger and freight services in line with STPR2 Tay Cities recommendations and Rail Services Decarbonisation Action Plan. Sustainable Transport Medium Low* Transport Scotland Network Rail, Rail Operators, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 67 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 119 Support the decarbonisation of Perth and Kinross' transport network by ensuring there are new and expanding recharging / refuelling networks as well as technological change. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Very High Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Energy Providers, Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 25 Support Transport Scotland and partners in the decarbonisation of Scotland's passenger rail services by 2035. Innovation and Future Mobility Long Medium* Scottish Government Energy providers, Network Rail, Rail operators, Scottish Government, Tactran, Transport Scotland 46 Support taxi and private hire fleets to decarbonise and move towards a low carbon fleet. Innovation and Future Mobility Long Low* Energy Saving Trust, Transport Scotland, Scottish Government Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Taxi and Private Hire Fleet Operators 53 Invest in a sustainable/low-carbon council fleet, including charging/fuelling infrastructure. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Energy Providers, Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 68 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 54 Support partners in exploring hydrogen vehicles and refuelling facilities through the Tactran and Tayside Hydrogen Project. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Low* Scottish Government, Tay Cities Region Deal, Transport Scotland Tactran, Tay Cities Region 56 Support bus operators to decarbonise bus services, with consideration to charging infrastructure and fleet. Innovation and Future Mobility Long Low* Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Scottish Government, Transport Scotland Bus Operators 142 Continue to participate and support in Tactran's Regional EV Steering Group forum to share data and learning from EV deployment to accelerate the transition and identify barriers to adoption. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only Tactran Regional EV Steering Group * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone. ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 121 Support partners to deliver measures to reduce the adverse effects of trunk road traffic on people walking, wheeling and cycling in those communities that have a trunk road passing through them by, for example, reducing traffic speed, improving the width and quality of paths and upgrading road crossing facilities. Road Network Medium Medium* Transport Scotland Community Councils, Police Scotland, Sustrans, Transport Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 69 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 120 Support partners to progress road safety improvements across the trunk road and motorway network with a primary, but not exclusive, focus on rural sections where accident rates and severities are typically higher. The types of improvements would include junction improvements (such as right- turn priority, signalisation, at-grade roundabout and grade-separation) as well as junction rationalisation, realignment/widening of carriageways and provision of overtaking opportunities. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Community Councils, Transport Scotland 220 Support Transport Scotland on the delivery of STPR2 recommendation 30 to improve trunk road and motorway safety to progress towards 'Vision Zero' where there are zero fatalities and injuries on Scotland’s roads by 2050. STPR2 recommends road safety improvements are progressed across the trunk road and motorway network with a primary, but not exclusive, focus on rural sections where accident rates and severities are typically higher. Measures are likely to include one or a combination of junction improvements, carriageway widening, route realignment and provision of overtaking opportunities. The location and type of improvements on specific routes requires further detailed investigation, potentially through the development of route action plans. Road Network Long Low* Transport Scotland Transport Scotland * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 70 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 124 Work with partners to improve vehicle accessibility and the integration of buses and trains by increasing the space to accommodate persons with disabilities, reduced mobility, prams and/or cycles. Accessibility and Inclusivity Short Medium Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Centre for Inclusive Living, Network Rail, Rail Operators, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 210 Work with operators to provide on board audio- visual facilities on buses (including naming and announcement of bus stops) to improve accessibility for older people and people with visual or hearing impairments. Accessibility and Inclusivity Short Low* Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 71 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 149 Continue to work with local communities, key stakeholders and resilience groups in the co-design of projects to build better places together, while seeking to expand the range and number of opportunities for co-design by making use of external funding sources. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low National Centre for Resilience, Scottish Government Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Tayside Local Resilience Partnership ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 153 Ensure developments consider place and prioritise the needs of people before the movement of motor vehicles in line with national and local design guidance. This includes prioritising sustainable and active travel choices, and including fully accessible paths and routes which are well connected with the wider environment beyond the site boundary. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Private Developer Contributions Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Development Trusts, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Private Developers, Sustrans
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 72 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 49 Build developments where all essentials (shops, schools, parks) are close by and easily accessible by sustainable modes of transport to reduce the need to travel and minimise the use of unsustainable modes. Interventions will be assessed through the development management process and need to be proportionate to the size and location of the development. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low PKC Only Private Developers 50 For developments creating significant number of new trips with no public transport services available, enforce that the developer provides a subsidised service until passenger numbers become commercially viable. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Private Developer Contributions Bus Operators, Private Developers, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Taxi and Private Hire Fleet Operators 81 Work with operators and developers to ensure that existing and new employment, education, retail, healthcare, and tourism destinations are serviced by road-based passenger transport, particularly in rural areas. Sustainable Transport Short High Bus Operators, Private Developer Contributions Bus Operators, Private Developers 131 Encourage, promote and facilitate spaces and opportunities for play, recreation and sport that are inclusive and enable children and young people to play and move around safely and independently, maximising opportunities for informal and incidental play. Public Realm Short Medium Greenspace Scotland, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Greenspace Scotland, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 73 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 133 Ensure that retail development and the location of shops can be accessed by communities by a range of sustainable transport modes including on foot, by bike, and by public transport. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low Private Developer Contributions Bus Operators, Private Developers, Transport Scotland 154 Ensure developments consider the impact on the path network and be consistent with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 159 Develop a rural approach/equivalent to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept in and around villages and towns to enhance local accessibility, help tackle societal causes of inequality, and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Public Realm Short Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Cairngorms National Park Authority, Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 74 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 184 Expand pavements to the houses on the edges of rural villages and towns. Sustainable Transport Long High Funding sources to be explored Transport Scotland ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 161 Protect and incorporate green infrastructure within all new infrastructure schemes and developments, capitalising on opportunities across Perth and Kinross to promote active travel and make connections where possible to blue and green networks to provide a multifunctional network with multiple benefits for climate and nature. Public Realm Short Medium Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 128 Undertake a review of nature-based, green and blue infrastructure interventions which can benefit air quality, using the outcomes to develop a database of potential solutions for both regeneration and new developments. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 75 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 130 Safeguard access rights and core paths, including active travel routes, and encourage new and enhanced opportunities for access linking to the wider active travel network. Protect and enhance green (land) and blue (water) infrastructure and their networks. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Paths for All, Transport Scotland Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland 156 Work with land managers to ensure existing woodlands are managed and enhanced for a range of benefits, including public access and biodiversity. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only Cairngorms National Park Authority, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, NatureScot, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Private Land Managers, Scottish Forestry, Woodland Trust
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 76 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 173 Explore potential for parking areas outwith town centres across Perth and Kinross, including Park-and- Ride / Park-and-Choose. Sustainable Transport Short Low PKC Only Tactran, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 3 Design and deliver a 'City Centre Mobility Hub' to provide an integrated transport hub in Perth City. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High Innovate UK, Tactran, Tay Cities Region Deal, Transport Scotland PKC 4 Develop and deliver a 'Strategic Mobility Hub' at Walnut Grove, to provide local and strategic transport links with integrated transport choices. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 5 Develop and deliver a 'Strategic Mobility Hub' at Bertha Park, to provide local and strategic transport links with integrated transport choices. Innovation and Future Mobility Short High Innovate UK, Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 6 Continue to enhance and integrate all modes of transport at the existing Broxden Park and Ride site to improve sustainable and active travel choices. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 7 Explore the feasibility of expanding the extent and capacity of existing park and ride sites, such as Kinross, and integrate all modes of transport at the locations to improve sustainable and active travel choices. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 77 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 8 Explore options for local Mobility Hubs within rural communities to integrate modes across rural neighbourhoods and improve public transport links, identifying arterial bus routes, optimise the Council bus subsidy budget and working in partnership with community transport providers. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Low Tactran, Transport Scotland Tactran, Transport Scotland 86 Ensure that land identified as having potential for Park & Ride development is safeguarded within the appropriate Development Plan(s). Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC 185 Improve access to park and ride services for non-car owners and car owners by, for instance, ensuring there is a sufficient number of park and ride locations that are connected with sustainable transport networks in order to reduce kilometres travelled. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Tactran, Transport Scotland
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 78 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 186 Continue to implement the Council's newly adopted Corporate Asset Management Policy (CAM Framework January 2024). Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 205 Develop and deliver a seasonal Maintenance Plan for active travel facilities to clear them of overgrown vegetation, fallen leaves, snow and ice. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Medium PKC Only Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 187 Work with Tactran's Regional Freight Quality Partnership to develop a Freight, Logistics and Deliveries Plan to ensure that logistics and distribution networks move goods efficiently and sustainably to businesses and consumers. This may include, for instance, exploring the role of consolidation centres along the strategic road corridors. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low Funding sources to be explored Federation of Small Businesses Scotland, Network Rail, Tactran, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Tay Cities Region, Transport Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 79 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 38 Support partners to assess options on last mile freight delivery and the sustainable movement of goods and encourage the inclusion of resting and welfare facilities for haulers within the options. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Logistics Operators, Transport Scotland Tactran Freight Quality Partnership 71 Assess the feasibility of increasing freight transport by rail. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium Low Transport Scotland Network Rail, ScotRail, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Transport Scotland 123 Engage the business sector to embed active travel in wider corporate culture, encouraging the use of cargobikes as the preferred choice for local deliveries enabling goods to be moved in a green way. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Tactran Workplaces 134 Engage widely across industries to explore and create opportunities for changing technologies and innovation, such as addressing grid capacity constraints, implementing consolidation centres and integrating renewable energy generation, distribution and storage to reduce carbon emissions. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium High* Funding sources to be explored Network Rail, Tactran, Tay Cities Region, Tactran Freight Quality Partnership, Transport Scotland 143 Work with partners to introduce a scheme to directly support local businesses to help them understand and consider the financial and environmental benefits of driving an electric vehicle. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low PKC Only PKC Only Business Owners, Tactran, Tactran Regional EV Steering Group * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 80 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 188 Develop a Public Transport Strategy to guide the development of the public transport system across the region for the benefit of those visiting, working and living in Perth and Kinross. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 21 Explore options to align rural public transport services with rail services (timetabling). Sustainable Transport Short Low PKC Only Bus Operators, Rail Operators 22 Explore options to improve sustainable transport and active travel connections to bus and railway stations across Perth and Kinross. Sustainable Transport Medium Low PKC Only Community Development Trusts, Network Rail, Sustrans, Tactran 26 Conduct audits of bus stop ancillary infrastructure. Deliver improvements on the basis of findings to encourage increase in use. Improvements may include bus shelters, seating, cycle parking, and enhancements to legibility, such as digital display boards with real time information and signage and wayfinding. Sustainable Transport Medium Medium Energy Saving Trust, Scottish Futures Trust, Transport Scotland Transport Scotland, Tactran, Community Development Trusts, Community Councils, Centre for Inclusive Living
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 81 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 78 Support the development of inter-city bus coach services supporting links to Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Sustainable Transport Short Low Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators HITRANS, Nestrans, SEStran, SPT, Tactran, Transport Scotland 80 Encourage the development of a bus network that is fit for purpose with direct and frequent services on strategic bus routes, supported by an appropriate secondary network of scheduled and demand responsive (DRT) feeder services and efficient interchange provision, including linking with rail services. Sustainable Transport Medium High Tactran, Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Community Transport Association, Demand Responsive Transport Providers, Network Rail, Tactran, ScotRail 182 Ensure there is sufficient availability of public transport services during off-peak times such as weekends and evenings, particularly in rural areas. Sustainable Transport Short High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators, Community Councils, Community Transport Groups 213 Work with partners to improve the viability of choosing to travel by bus, particularly in rural areas. The improvements may be in relation to reliability and frequency of bus services. Sustainable Transport Medium High Funding sources to be explored Bus Operators
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 82 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 189 Conduct a traffic safety audit on all major roads and across all settlements larger than 1,000 residents, within 5km of schools, carrying out improvements based on the findings. Road Network Medium Very High Transport Scotland Police Scotland, Transport Scotland ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 13 Explore universal speed limit reductions, 20mph across all residential streets along with further speed reductions. Road Network Short Low PKC Only Police Scotland 94 Introduce traffic calming measures to reduce the speeds of motorised vehicles so that residents and visitors feel safe using the network. Road Network Short Low Funding sources to be explored Police Scotland 103 Improve speed limit compliance and further enhancement of safety across the road network by following the Scottish National Speed Indicator and increase the use of visual deterrents and enforcement across the road network, particularly in areas of high deprivation and higher than average crash casualties. Road Network Short Low Transport Scotland Police Scotland, Transport Scotland 125 Reduce road accident casualties by delivering a range of speed management initiatives, for example social marketing campaigns or speed awareness, to ensure that road users understand why speed limits are set and the need to comply with them. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Low Transport Scotland Police Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 83 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 209 Work with bus companies to improve the experience within bus stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. Sustainable Transport Short Medium Transport Scotland Bus Operators ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 93 Work in collaboration with the Centre for Inclusive Living to undertake a Street Audit of crossing locations to identify locations for dropped kerbs to prioritise the locations where work needs to be carried out. Accessibility and Inclusivity Short Low PKC Only Centre for Inclusive Living ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 219 Conduct an accessibility audit on all connections between key local services. The audit should focus on the experiences of underrepresented groups, such as older people, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. Provide improvements that meet inclusive design standards for primary facilities and ancillary infrastructure. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium Very High Tactran Centre for Inclusive Living, Community Councils, Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 84 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 223 Continue to monitor and model traffic flows across Perth City to understand the impacts of new developments and traffic management alterations on air quality, and look for opportunities to align with the regional model. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 225 Following the completion of Perth Transport Futures Phase 1 in 2019, complete phase 2 (‘Destiny Bridge’ and accompanying infrastructure) and phase 3 (Bertha Park North Link). Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Very High Transport Scotland Transport Scotland ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 226 Ensure the continued operation of the public transport system to meet the needs of the residents and visitors across Perth and Kinross. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short High Funding sources to be explored Community Councils, Community Development Trusts, Bus Operators, Network Rail, Rail Operators, Tactran, Transport Scotland
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 85 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 227 Continue to ensure that, at minimum, the designs for transport developments meet standards and the National Roads Development Guide (NRDG). Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Low PKC Only PKC ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 228 Continue the roll out of network improvements as part of Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short High Scottish Government Centre for Inclusive Living, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 229 Continue to develop and deliver the implementation of on-going behaviour change initiatives, for example through supporting the People and Place Programme. Initiatives could include, for instance, community engagement (Bikeability Officer, Community Active Travel Coordinator), bus improvement (Real Time Passenger Information screens and free bus days), and marketing and promotion activities with communities, workplaces and schools. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short High Tactran Bus Operators, Live Active Leisure, Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives, Sustrans, Tactran
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 86 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 230 Continue to support and work alongside partners such as Network Rail, Sustrans, and Tactran to help operate and enhance existing transportation systems. Business-As- Usual and Committed For Delivery Short Very High Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland Bus Operators, Rail Operators, Sustrans, Tactran ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 231 Make improvements within town and village centres to reduce car dominance and improving sustainable and active travel choices. Improvements may consider: parking and road space reallocation, traffic management arrangements, connecting services, and placemaking to optimise traffic flows and the space available, and improving sustainable and active travel choices to reduce congestion and local emissions. Sustainable Transport Medium Medium Sustrans, Tactran, Transport Scotland PKC
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Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 87 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 232 Support partners to improve the access for all at public transport interchanges supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework. With partners, deliver a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within railway stations, and improved information, signage and wayfinding by upgrading the accessibility and quality of passenger facilities at existing stations or, where needed, construction of new facilities. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium High* Tactran, Transport Scotland Centre for Inclusive Living, Network Rail, Tactran ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 24 Support partners to improve the accessibility of rail services and step-free stations. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium Low* Transport Scotland Network Rail, Rail operators 233 Support partners to conduct audits of rail interchange accessibility and security, and deliver a programme of improvements to enable increased use and modal shift. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium Medium* Network Rail, Transport Scotland Network Rail, Tactran * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Mobility Strategy Action Plan 88 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale Indicative Cost Potential External Funding Sources for PKC Potential Partners 234 Work with rail companies to improve the experience within train stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. Sustainable Transport Short Medium* Network Rail, Rail Operators, Transport Scotland Rail Operators, Network Rail * The total cost (for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost in this Action Plan which highlights the indicative costs to PKC alone.
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4.1 | V.4 | August 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Contents Background & Methodology Overview 1 1. Case for Change 2 2. Transport Planning Objectives 2 3. Developing the Long List of Actions 4 4. Developing the Final List of Actions 8 4.1 Appraisal against STAG Criteria 8 4.2 Appraisal against Established National, Regional and Local Policy Objectives 9 4.3 Appraisal against Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability 9 5. Draft Action Plan 14 5.1 Developing Themes 14 5.2 Timescales 15 6. Stakeholder and Public Consultation 17 7. Appraisal 18 7.1 Indicative Cost 18 7.2 Potential Funding Sources 19 7.3 Potential Partners 19 8. Delivery Plan 21 Tables Table 1: Mobility Strategy TPOs 3 Table 2: Documents reviewed to inform and create a Long List of Actions 5 Table 3: STAG Seven-Point Assessment Scale 7 Table 4: STAG Sub-criteria 8 Table 5: Sifted out actions 9 Table 6: STPR2 Recommendations 14 Table 7: All Actions Delivery Timeline 15 Table 8: Strategic Actions Delivery Timeline 16 Table 9: Public consultation survey responses 17 Table 10: All Actions Delivery Timeline 18 Table 11: Cost categories for PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan 18 Table 12: Potential funding sources for PKC for the delivery of the Mobility Strategy Action Plan 19 Table 13: Potential Partner Organisations for the delivery of PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan 20 Figures Figure 1: Triple Access System 1 Figure 2: Process to Develop TPOs 3 Figure 3: NTS2 Sustainable Travel Hierarchy 4 Figure 4: NTS2 Sustainable Investment Hierarchy 4 Figure 5: NTS2 Priorities and Associated Outcomes 14
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 1 Background & Methodology Overview Arup has been appointed by Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) to support on the delivery of Perth and Kinross Council’s Mobility Strategy Action Plan. The overarching objective of the work is to produce an Action Plan that will set out how PKC, alongside working partners, will deliver the emerging Mobility Strategy, contributing towards the Council’s Corporate Plan1 vision for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the methodology undertaken to develop the Action Plan which will set out Perth and Kinross Council’s vision for managing and developing the transport network over a period of 15 years. The Action Plan has been developed and informed in line with Local Transport Strategy Draft Guidance2. Following this guidance, two tools have been employed to ensure that the Action Plan is supported by a robust approach to appraisal: STAG The Action Plan has been informed and developed in line with the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance3 (STAG). STAG represents best practice guidance for transport appraisals and follows a structure and methodology that is consistent with the UK Government’s Green Book4. The STAG methodology provides a robust framework to evaluate potential transport actions. STAG assessments are objective-led and seek to appraise projects and options against defined criteria. For further details on the appraisal criteria and methodology, see Section 4.1. Triple Access Planning In line with Local Transport Strategy Draft Guidance and ensuring that people have access to their daily activities, strategies should be framed more broadly to consider not only transport, but other non-transport approaches as visualised in the Triple Access System (Figure 1)5. The Action Plan has been developed using this approach which considers actions relating to the transport system (physical mobility) as well as the land-use system (spatial proximity) and the telecommunications system (digital connectivity) which together constitutes a Triple Access System. 1 Perth and Kinross Council, Corporate Plan 2022-2027, https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/50702/Corporate-Plan-2022-2027/pdf/Corporate_Plan_2022- 27_Final.pdf?m=1671722823530 2 Transport Scotland, Local Transport Strategy: Draft Guidance, 2023, https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/53067/lts-local-transport-strategy- guidance-draft-for-stakeholder-review.pdf 3 Transport Scotland, Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance, 2008 4 HM Treasury, The Green Book – Central Government Guidance on Appraisal and Evaluation, 2022, https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1063330/Green_Book_2022.pdf 5 https://www.tapforuncertainty.eu/ Figure 1: Triple Access System
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 2 Structure of this Document The remainder of this document is structured into the following chapters in line with methodology and steps taken to develop the Action Plan in line with guidance. 1. Case for Change The Let’s Talk Transport Report6 carefully examines available data to identify problems and opportunities in Perth and Kinross’s transport network, combining input from professional and civic stakeholders. Integrating feedback from consultation undertaken with evidence from the report gives a full picture of the existing transport network. This understanding forms the basis for the Council's Case for Change, justifying the need for improvements. Establishing a Case for Change is the first stage in STAG guidance which promotes a problem-led and evidence-based approach. More detail around consultation undertaken to inform the Mobility Strategy can be found in the Mobility Strategy Report in Chapters 1&2. The problems and opportunities identified in the Main Issues Report were used to partly inform the long list of actions described in Section 3. 2. Transport Planning Objectives After identifying strategic problems and opportunities, PKC formulated objectives to tackle these local issues. All of the actions in the Action Plan have been appraised against the Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) as detailed in Section 3 . Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) have been developed in accordance with Transport Scotland’s National Transport Strategy 27 (NTS2) and Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy8 (RTS). Each objective has undergone a detailed development process, commencing with the four NTS2 priorities and corresponding RTS Objectives. This alignment is then integrated with PKC’s Corporate Plan Priorities and the locally identified problems from the Let’s Talk Transport Report. This evidence-led process to develop the TPOs is illustrated in Figure 2 below. 6 Perth & Kinross Council. The Big Place Conversation – Let’s Talk Transport: Main Issues Report (2023). https://consult.pkc.gov.uk/communities/lets-talk-transport/user_uploads/lets-talk-transport---main-issues-report-2.pdf 7 Transport Scotland. National Transport Strategy 2. 2020. https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/47052/national-transport-strategy.pdf 8 Tactran, Tayside and Central Scotland Regional Transport Strategy 2024-2034, Draft for Consultation, 2023, 2023-08-03-Draft-RTS-v6.pdf (tactran.gov.uk)
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 3 11 TPOs have been developed to address key problems, creating specific, targeted and unique objectives for PKC as shown in Table 1 below. The TPOs were developed by PKC in collaboration with Arup and refined through an iterative process until the final wording was agreed. Table 1: Mobility Strategy TPOs Figure 2: Process to Develop TPOs
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 4 3. Developing the Long List of Actions PKC developed an initial list of actions in the form of a Baseline Action Plan comprising of 61 actions. This initial list was informed by the identified problems and opportunities evidence base from engagement and aligned with the TPOs. Arup then undertook a thorough desktop study to supplement and expand this initial list to create a long list aligning with the Option Generation and Development Stage of STAG. To inform the long list approximately 60 documents (see Table 2 overleaf) were reviewed, consisting of plans, strategies and policies at varying scales: • National – such as NTS2, Strategic Transport Projects Review 29 (STPR2), National Planning Framework 410 • Regional – such as RTS, Regional EV (Electric Vehicle) Strategy11 • Local – such as Perth Transport Futures12, Community Action Plans, Local Development Plan13 • PKC Officer input (including details on existing operations and procedures) • Elected Member input • Arup expertise / publications Any identified problem or opportunity sourced from these documents was added to the long list. As mentioned in the above introduction, the Triple Access Planning approach was adopted when developing the long list to ensure that as well as transport, other non-transport approaches were considered. This included digital and spatial which together constitute a Triple Access System. Identifying options in this way can avoid a singular focus on transport infrastructure options. An additional consideration when developing the long list of actions in the Action Plan is both the Sustainable Travel Hierarchy and the Sustainable Investment Hierarchy included in NTS2. NTS2 states that transport options focusing on reducing inequalities and the need to travel unsustainably will be prioritised. Figure 3: NTS2 Sustainable Travel Hierarchy Figure 4: NTS2 Sustainable Investment Hierarchy At the end of the Option Generation, the long list of actions of the Draft Action Plan totalled 231 actions. 9 Transport Scotland, Strategic Transport Projects Review 2, 2022, https://www.transport.gov.scot/our-approach/strategy/strategic-transport-projects- review-2/ 10 Scottish Government, National Planning Framework 4, 2023, https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy- plan/2023/02/national-planning-framework-4/documents/national-planning-framework-4-revised-draft/national-planning-framework-4-revised- draft/govscot%3Adocument/national-planning-framework-4.pdf 11 Tactran, Regional EV Strategy, 2019, https://tactran.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tactran-Regional-EV-Strategy_FINAL.pdf 12 Perth Transport Futures | Major Infrastructure Upgrade Programme 13 Perth and Kinross Council, Local Development Plan 2, 2019, LDP_2_2019_Adopted_Interactive.pdf (pkc.gov.uk)
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 5 Table 2: Documents reviewed to inform and create a Long List of Actions Type Document/Site Name Author/Owner National policy/ strategy/ plan Just Transition Plan Discussion Paper - Transport Scottish Government Just Transition Plan Discussion Paper - Land Use & Agriculture Scottish Government Just Transition Plan Discussion Paper - Built Environment & Construction Scottish Government Programme for Government 2023 to 2024 Scottish Government National Planning Framework 4 Scottish Government Update to the Climate Change Plan 2018 to 2032 Scottish Government Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 Scottish Government Public Health Priorities for Scotland Scottish Government Fairer Scotland Action Plan Scottish Government National Transport Strategy 2 Transport Scotland National Transport Strategy 2: Second Delivery Plan Transport Scotland Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 Transport Scotland Strategic Transport Projects Review 2: Tay Cities Region Transport Scotland Scotland Cycling Framework Transport Scotland Scotland’s Road Safety Framework to 2030 Transport Scotland Public Health Scotland Delivery Plan 2021 to 2024 Public Health Scotland Regional policy/ strategy/ plan Regional Transport Strategy 2015 to 2036 Refresh Tactran Regional EV Strategy Tactran Tayside Bus Partnership Fund Appraisal Study Systra The Tay Cities Deal Taycities (Angus Council, Dundee City Council, Fife Council, Perth and Kinross Council) TAYplan - Strategic Development Plan The Strategic Development Planning Authority for Dundee, Angus, Perth and North Fife Local policy/ strategy/ plan Perth People Place Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Active Travel Strategy Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 Perth and Kinross Council Baseline Strategic Action Plan Perth and Kinross Council Let's Talk Transport: Main Issues Report Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross Local Housing Strategy 2022 to 2027 Perth and Kinross Council Perth Air Quality Action Plan Perth and Kinross Council Crieff Air Quality Action Plan Perth and Kinross Council Perth and Kinross council Corporate Plan 2022 to 2027 Perth and Kinross Council Perth Transport Futures Perth Transport Futures Perth Cycle Network Masterplan Systra Cairngorms Local Development Plan 2021 Cairngorms National Park Authority Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan 2022 to 2027 Cairngorms National Park Authority
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 6 Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Climate Action Perth and Kinross (Perth and Kinross Council) Flood Risk Management Plan – Tay Local Plan District SEPA Perth and Kinross Community Plan (Local Outcomes Improvement Plan 2022-2032) Perth and Kinross Community Planning Partnership Strategy for the Alyth Development Trust Alyth Development Trust Auchterarder and Aberuthven Community Action Plan 2022 to 2027 Auchterarder and Aberuthven Community Action Plan Steering Group Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Action Plan 2021 to 2026 Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Action Plan Steering Group Crieff Community Action Plan 2021 to 2026 Crieff Community Action Plan Steering Group Delivering Rannoch’s Sustainable Future: Development Plan Summary Rannoch Community Fund Group Mount Blair Community Action Plan 2013 to 2018 Mount Blair Community Action Plan Steering Group Pitlochry Community Action Plan Pitlochry Community Action Trust St Fillans Community Action Plan 2017 to 2022 The Community Partnership in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Area Stanley Community Action Plan 2010 to 2015 Stanley Community Futures Arup publication Active Train Stations Arup Equitable Future Mobility Arup & Urban Transport Group Cities Alive: Designing cities that work for women Arup & University of Liverpool Cities Alive: Towards a walking world Arup Cities Alive: Rethinking green infrastructure Arup Cities Alive: Designing for urban childhoods Arup Cities Alive: Designing for ageing communities Arup Cycling for everyone Arup & Sustrans Walking for everyone Arup & Livings Streets & Sustrans Inclusive cycling in cities and towns Arup & Sustrans Intelligent Connectivity for Seamless Urban Mobility Arup & Qualcomm Rethinking Urban Mobility Arup & London Transport Museum & Gowling WLG & Thales In line with the Early Option Sifting stage in STAG, each action in the long list was qualitatively appraised against the 11 Transport Planning Objectives using a seven-point assessment scale in line with STAG guidance. The assessment considered the relative size and scale of impacts. For each action, each TPO was assigned a score of -3 to 3 in line with the Table 3 below. Actions which were not deemed to contribute positively to the TPOs were sifted out.
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 7 Table 3: STAG Seven-Point Assessment Scale Seven-point assessment scale Assigned score in Mobility Strategy Score Definition Major benefit ✓✓✓ These are benefits or positive impacts which, depending on the scale of benefit or severity of impact, the practitioner feels should be a principal consideration when assessing an option’s eligibility for funding 3 Moderate benefit ✓✓ The option is anticipated to have only a moderate benefit or positive impact. Moderate benefits and impacts are those which taken in isolation may not determine an option’s eligibility for funding, but taken together do so 2 Minor benefit ✓ The option is anticipated to have only a small benefit or positive impact. Small benefits or impacts are those which are worth noting, but the practitioner believes are not likely to contribute materially to determining whether an option is funded or otherwise 1 No benefit or impact - The option is anticipated to have no or negligible benefit or negative impact 0 Minor cost or negative impact ✗ The option is anticipated to have only a moderate cost or negative impact. Moderate costs/negative impacts are those which taken in isolation may not determine an option’s eligibility for funding, but taken together could do so -1 Moderate cost or negative impact ✗✗ The option is anticipated to have only a moderate cost or negative impact. Moderate costs/negative impacts are those which taken in isolation may not determine an option’s eligibility for funding, but taken together could do so -2 Major cost or negative impact ✗✗✗ These are costs or negative impacts which, depending on the scale of cost or severity of impact, the practitioner should take into consideration when assessing an option’s eligibility for funding -3 Following this step, the remaining actions in the long list were defined further, following the Option Generation and Development Stage of STAG. This was part of an iterative process with PKC.
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 8 4. Developing the Final List of Actions In order to develop a final list, the long list of actions was subject to a Preliminary Options Appraisal in line with STAG. Each action was qualitatively appraised against: • STAG Criteria; • Established National, Regional and Local Policy Objectives; and • Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability. 4.1 Appraisal against STAG Criteria A qualitative assessment was completed against the STAG Criteria using a seven-point scale (see Table 3). Each action was appraised against the five main STAG Criteria as per the updated STAG Managers Guide 202214, as well as a number of sub-criteria, as shown in Table 4: • Environment; • Climate Change; • Health, Safety and Wellbeing; • Economy; and • Equality and Accessibility. Table 4: STAG Sub-criteria Environment Economy • Biodiversity and Habitats • Transport Economic Efficiency (TEE) • Geology and Soils • Wider Economic Impacts (WEIs) • Land Use (including Agriculture and Forestry) Equality and Accessibility • Water, Drainage and Flooding • Public Transport Network Coverage • Air Quality • Active Travel Network Coverage • Historic Environment • Comparative Access by People Group • Landscape • Comparative Access by Geographic Location • Noise and Vibration • Affordability Climate Change • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Vulnerability to the Effects of Climate Change • Potential to Adapt to the Effects of Climate Change Health, Safety and Wellbeing • Accidents • Security • Health Outcomes • Access to Health and Wellbeing Infrastructure • Visual Amenity 14 Transport Scotland, Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance – Managers Guide, 2022, www.transport.gov.scot/media/50895/scottish-transport- appraisal-guidance-managers-guide.pdf
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 9 4.2 Appraisal against Established National, Regional and Local Policy Objectives As previously stated, the Mobility Strategy is designed to align with and complement various national, regional and local strategies and policies. Each action was appraised against several key objectives, priorities, and targets which the Mobility Strategy will support the delivery of. A full comprehensive list of national, regional and local strategies and policies can be found in the Let’s Talk Transport Report. The performance of each action against these policies and strategies was qualitatively assessed and assigned a score using a seven-point scale (see Table 3). 4.3 Appraisal against Feasibility, Affordability, and Public Acceptability Alongside the STAG Criteria and Established Policy, the implementation potential of the actions was appraised in terms of feasibility, affordability, and public acceptability: • Feasibility - the feasibility of construction or implementation and operation (if relevant) of an option and the status of its technology (e.g. proven, prototype, in development, etc.) as well as any cost, timescale or deliverability risks associated with the construction or operation of the option, including consideration of the need for any departure from design standards that may be required; • Affordability - the scale of the financing burden on the promoting authority and other possible funding organisations and the risks associated with these. The level of risk associated with an option’s ongoing operating or maintenance costs and its likely operating revenues (if applicable); and • Public Acceptability - the likely public response is of importance at this initial appraisal phase and reference to supporting evidence, for example results from a consultation exercise should be provided where appropriate. For this part of the appraisal, the performance of each action has been qualitatively appraised over three levels: Minor, Moderate or Major considerations. By ‘consideration’ it is meant that there may be potential negative or problematic issues which will require a certain level of investigation. As this analysis highlights ‘potential’ issues only, the scorings of ‘major considerations’ have not necessarily led to an outright rejection of an action. The scoring has been considered in the overall context of the appraisal and further analysis of ‘major’ issues should be explored if the action is taken forward. As a result of the Preliminary Options Appraisal, 67 actions in total were sifted out from the long list, having not contributed to one or multiple of the above appraisal criteria. In addition, actions were also sifted out if they had been consolidated into another action to address overlaps and repetition (see Table 5). At the end of the Preliminary Options Appraisal, the final list totalled 164 actions . Table 5: Sifted out actions ID Description Rationale for sifting out 9 Support partners working on Bridge of Earn/Oudenard sustainable transport improvements. The improvement options that have been submitted to Transport Scotland include appraisal work, for instance, a mobility hub, railway station and improved bus services. Feedback provided post Mobility Board meeting on 22 March 2024 15 Support the delivery of Perth & Kinross Countryside Trusts rural active travel projects Covered under ID199 in Final List 16 Support partners in the delivery of Cairngorms 2030, particularly focused on active travel links within and between Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie Covered under ID112 in Final List 20 Encourage, support, and promote Community Transport Services to complement and support existing services Covered under ID43 in Final List
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 10 23 Support consideration for an improved rail corridor between Dunfermline and Perth in the Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 - Edinburgh/Glasgow Perth/Dundee Rail Corridor Enhancements Covered under ID117 in Final List 29 Regularly use Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and MacRebur (binder extenders from 100% waste non-recyclable plastics) Covered under ID31 in Final List 30 Encourage the use of Durakerb, a recycled & recyclable lightweight kerb solution Covered under ID31 in Final List 51 Develop a platform that allows for all upcoming work to be mapped across the responsible teams, in order to collaborate and align work streams. This will help find co-working opportunities, optimize spend and minimise disturbance to the existing live road network Covered under ID28 in Final List 65 Support partners to improve public transport services in rural areas, ensuring adequate connectivity with employment, schools and services Covered under ID67, ID81 and ID213 in Final List 66 Deliver well defined key corridors connecting Perth with rural neighbourhoods Not well defined and covered under ID 68 and ID72 in Final List 69 Improve reliability of public transport and journey times Covered under ID67, ID81 and ID213 in Final List 70 Provide further freight driver resting zones Covered under ID38 in Final List 74 Reduce road accident casualties and achieve or better national road safety targets by mounting a regional road safety campaign Covered under ID125 in Final List 77 Develop walking & cycling links to and within Perth city centre / rural areas to employment, health facilitates, services, leisure and tourism activities Covered under ID72 in Final List 79 Support the provision of improved walking, wheeling and cycling access at public transport interchanges and on trains/buses Covered under ID19 and ID22 in Final List 82 Identify and prioritise opportunities for enhanced provision of CCTV on vehicles and at key interchanges and corridors to increase perception of safety and encourage modal shift Covered under ID41 in Final List 83 Identify and prioritise a programme of improvements and set appropriate standards for lighting provision at bus stops and interchanges as well as along active travel routes to increase perception of safety and encourage modal shift Covered under ID41 in Final List 87 Monitor car parking near long distance bus and coach stops in order to facilitate rural interchange by providing small formal car parks next to bus stops where provision can be supported Does not align with policy objectives 90 Provide information that allows for planning and comparing journey options, including sustainable/active travel options, along with guidance on reliability Covered under ID89 in Final List 95 Introduce a Bike Hire Scheme with electric bikes to help residents or visitors overcome steeper inclines Covered under ID44 in Final List 104 Improve accessibility for residents, visitors and businesses through improvements to the transport network Sifted out at an early stage in appraisal as not well identified, too high-level and covered off in other actions 105 Provide an inclusive transport system which improves affordability and accessibility of public transport Sifted out at an early stage in appraisal as not well identified, too high-level and covered off in other actions
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 11 106 Enhance choice and access to active travel and public transport Sifted out at an early stage in appraisal as not well identified, too high-level and covered off in other actions 108 Engage with disabled people and organisations that represent them to agree priorities that will support improved door-to-door journeys and identify barriers to travel Covered under ID93 in Final List 109 Continue to develop and implement bus priority measures under the Bus Partnership Fund to deliver bus priority on local roads Covered under ID84 in Final List 112 Create new and/or improved active travel routes to connect smaller rural communities with nearby towns by using high- quality active travel infrastructure that segregates users from busy roads but makes use of quiet roads where appropriate Covered under ID72 in Final List 113 Create new and/or improved active travel routes to connect PKC area with other regions, cities and major gateways, using high quality active travel infrastructure that segregates users from busy roads, but makes use of quiet roads where appropriate Covered under ID17 in Final List 114 Build on existing programmes to deliver local, regional and national initiatives that provide encouragement, enablement and incentivisation for more people to make use of active and sustainable choices, such as walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport, shared mobility and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Covered under ID144 in Final List 122 Monitor and evaluate the impact of active travel investment and levels of cycling to embed learning in future decisions and schemes Covered under ID92 in Final List 126 Install speed indicators in areas of high deprivation to help mitigate higher than average crash casualties Covered under ID103 in Final List 127 Develop an Open Space Strategy to develop scaled-up and nature- based solutions to enhance and increase open spaces, that are well managed, located and connected Covered under ID128 in Final List 129 Continue to encourage, promote and facilitate the application of the Place Principle and create connected and compact neighbourhoods where people can meet the majority of their daily needs within a reasonable distance of their home, preferably by walking, wheeling or cycling or using sustainable transport options Covered under ID111 in Final List 132 Encourage, promote and facilitate the roll out of digital infrastructure across PKC to unlock the potential of all our places and the economy by ensuring that the technology is universal, future-proofed and delivered universally, particularly in areas with no or low connectivity capacity Covered under ID37 in Final List 135 Allow free parking for EVs in council-run car parks or on-street parking bays Does not align with policy objectives 136 Ensure EV charging tariffs align with other Councils in the Tactran region and contribute to the national coordination of EV charging tariffs Does not align with policy objectives 144 Invest in the further development of Urban Traffic Control, Real Time Passenger Information, bus priority measures, travel apps, active travel and a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) pilot across the Tay Cities area. Covered under ID2, ID55 and ID84 in Final List 145 Explore feasibility of further Park & Choose facilities Covered under ID173 in Final List
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 12 155 Ensure Transport Statements or Assessments are required for new developments to show that development proposals will not have an unacceptable adverse impact on existing transport infrastructure or services, and to determine whether any new transport infrastructure is required as a result of development This is a planning process that should already be adhered to 157 Manage public greenspace and transport networks for biodiversity enhancement and habitat connectivity Does not contribute positively enough to the TPOs 160 Improve public transport accessibility and network in rural areas by developing a hub and spokes model, where one central hub location caters for lots of smaller spokes for smaller outlying settlements and key visitor destinations Covered under ID8 in Final List 162 Ensure new developments that involve significant travel generation are well served by and easily accessible to all modes of transport to reduce travel demand by car, and ensure a realistic choice of access and travel modes is available Covered under ID49 in Final List 165 Ensure the design of streets considers the experiences of women who are more likely than men to have low incomes, be in insecure work and live in poverty, as well as being more likely than men to walk, be a passenger in a car or take a bus, and make multistop and multi-purpose trips Covered under ID219 in Final List 167 Investigate the efficiency and optimisation of traffic management controls to optimise traffic flows to reduce congestion and local emissions Covered under ID2 in Final List 170 Improve safety of all road users along trunk road network, such as the A9, by exploring options of dualling and provision of grade separated junctions Covered under ID220, ID221 and ID222 in Final List 171 Provide accessible year-round toilet facilities in town centres Covered under ID219 in Final List 174 Improve safety for people walking, wheeling and cycling across the trunk road network, such as A9 - potential to upgrade future grade separated junctions Covered under ID220, ID221 and ID222 in Final List 175 Create public transport guides for residents / visitors across PKC that cover bus, rail and express coach services and ensure they are promoted widely Covered under ID89 in Final List 178 Improve road signage and lay-bys to include information/picnic facilities, particularly in rural areas Does not align with policy objectives 183 Ensure there is sufficient parking infrastructure at popular visitor attractions Does not align with policy objectives 191 Implement improvements to parking enforcement Covered under ID36 in Final List 192 Work with partners to implement EV buses and charging infrastructure Covered under ID56 in Final List 193 Introduce cycling skill training for vulnerable groups Covered under ID76 in Final List 194 Conduct audits of bus stop ancillary infrastructure across PKC. Carry out improvements based on findings Covered under ID26 in Final List 197 Work with partners to develop a Green Health Prescribing Programme for Perth & Kinross Covered under ID169 in Final List 198 Explore feasibility to pedestrianise town centres to create a physical focus and boost local economy Covered under ID181 in Final List
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 13 200 Improve bus services frequency in evenings and weekends to encourage use of public transport Covered under ID182 in Final List 202 Increase the accessibility of buses by accommodating wheelchairs, prams, cycles and persons with disabilities Covered under ID124 in Final List 203 Re-purpose disused railway lines for active travel paths Covered under ID203 in Final List 208 Remove barriers to existing cycle infrastructure and ensure new infrastructure ensures inclusive design standards for the elderly/ people with accessibility issues Covered under ID219 in Final List 211 Reallocate road space/parking spaces for temporary or permanent public realm such as parklets Covered under ID190 in Final List 212 Reallocate redundant spaces to pedestrians / urban realm Covered under ID190 in Final List 214 Address impacts on freight and public transport operations through direct improvements/additional capacity at Broxden Covered under ID74, ID220, ID221 and ID222 in Final List Reworded post PKC officer feedback 215 Implement by-passes for the villages/towns along A977. Then Implement widening of pavements and shared-use facilities Covered under ID121 in Final List and scored negatively agasint two TPOS 216 Work with bus operators to ensure reliability, frequency, routes, operating hours, affordability of bus services Covered under ID67, ID81 and ID213 in Final List 217 Develop a protected route for a railway line linking Fife and Kinross, including the reintroduction of rail to the north of Kinross, and incorporate in both PKC LDP and the Fife LDP Sifted out based on PKC officer feedback 218 Explore the feasibility of expanding extent and capacity of existing park and ride sites such as Kinross Covered under ID7 in Final List
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 14 5. Draft Action Plan 5.1 Developing Themes The final list of actions were allocated into themes. Grouping similar actions from the final list makes the list of actions not only more digestible, but it will also help the next stage of the appraisal process. The themes align with the six STPR2 recommendations and four NTS2 priorities as shown below in Table 6 and Figure 5 respectively. Table 6: STPR2 Recommendations Each of the 164 actions in the Draft Action Plan have been grouped into 8 broad themes shown in Figure 6 below. The themes of all actions in the final Action Plan are shown in Section 5. of the final Action Plan document (Appendix 2). Figure 6: Draft Action Plan Themes STPR2 recommendations: Figure 5: NTS2 Priorities and Associated Outcomes • Improving active travel infrastructure • Influencing travel choices and behaviour • Enhancing access to affordable public transport • Decarbonising transport • Increasing safety and resilience on the strategic transport network • Strengthening strategic connections
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 15 Each action has been grouped into one of 8 themes that best reflects what the action relates to, depending on mode or type of action. Each of the actions could potentially be allocated under numerous themes as there are inevitable interdependencies in the final list of actions. Therefore, it is possible that Strategic and Supporting Actions are not within the same theme. The list of actions in the Action Plan have also been broken down between Strategic Actions and Supporting Actions: a. Strategic Actions are those deemed significant and impactful in achieving the TPOs. b. Supporting Actions consist of granular actions intended to assist and support the delivery of the Strategic Actions. In the Draft Action Plan, 45 actions have been identified as Strategic Actions and the remaining 120 actions have been allocated as Supporting Actions. 5.2 Timescales Given the scope and magnitude of the Action Plan, actions will be developed and implemented over a 15- year timeframe. Some actions will require business case development and are dependent on external funding, while others can be executed in the short term. During the Preliminary Options Appraisal of all actions in line with STAG, the feasibility of actions was considered (as detailed in Section 4.3 above). To consider actions in more detail, feasibility was broken down into three sub criteria of technology, timescale, and deliverability. Each of these three sub criteria were assessed against each action in the final list. Timescale was scored in line with the seven-point scale (see Table 3) in order produce an indicative timeline for the Draft Action Plan at this stage. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all 164 actions per theme are shown in Table 7 below. Timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all 45 Strategic Actions per theme are shown in Table 8 below. Again, timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered. Table 7: All Actions Delivery Timeline
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 17 6. Stakeholder and Public Consultation The Draft Perth and Kinross Council Mobility Strategy Draft Action Plan was presented to the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 1 May 2024. After the Committee approval, PKC undertook a stakeholder and public consultation exercise seeking feedback on the Draft Policy Document and Action Plan in the summer of 2024 (28 May – 28 July). The public consultation questionnaire covered questions in relation to the Mobility Strategy, Transport Planning Objectives and Action Plan. During the consultation period, the Mobility Strategy gained 72 responses. The responses, shown in Table 9, from the consultation survey show general support for the key aims and planning objectives of the draft Policy Document and Action Plan as well as the actions put forward. Table 9: Public consultation survey responses While the structure of the Action Plan remains largely unchanged, feedback from stakeholders and public consultations have led to amendments made to actions in the final Action Plan. These changes include: - Rewording actions o Minor rewording of 87 actions, with 20 of them based on public consultation responses. - Splitting actions into new strategic actions o Total number of actions: 167 (164) → 3 new actions o Strategic actions: 47 (44) → 3 new actions o Supporting actions: 120 (120) → no change - Changing themes of actions o Total of 5 actions have been re-themed (+3 new actions)
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 18 - Changing strategic-supporting action pairings o Total of 3 actions have changed the action they are supporting (+3 new actions) Subsequently, the final Action Plan includes 167 actions. An indicative delivery timeline overview of all 167 actions per theme are shown in Table 10 below. Timescales have been estimated on the assumption that all actions have funding secured and are ready to be delivered Table 10: All Actions Delivery Timeline 7. Appraisal After the public consultation period, further work was undertaken on the final list of actions. This involved a more detailed consideration of the actions, including identification of indicative costs, potential funding sources and partners. 7.1 Indicative Cost The costs allocated to the implementation of the Action Plan have been considered as the costs for PKC to carry out their part in the action implementation. However, it is recognised that in some instances, the total cost (cost for both PKC and partners) of implementing this action will likely be considerably higher than the indicative cost mentioned in the Action Plan. The cost categories and their descriptions are shown in Table 11. Table 11: Cost categories for PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan Indicative Cost Description Low Small-scale infrastructure costs or transport studies/plans. Medium Infrastructure costs that are deliverable within existing budgets such as CWSR. High Major projects needing significant capital investment and external funding. Very High Major multi-year projects / programmes needing significant capital investment and external funding, potentially from multiple sources.
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 19 7.2 Potential Funding Sources A list of potential funding sources are shown in Table 12. Each action within the Action Plan may have a number of potential funding sources. Dependent on the cost and scope of the action, funding source can also be identified as “PKC Only” meaning that PKC would likely bear the full cost of implementing the action. The list of potential funding sources provides an indication at the time of preparation of this Action Plan. It should not be viewed as a comprehensive list or as a commitment from external parties. Table 12: Potential funding sources for PKC for the delivery of the Mobility Strategy Action Plan # Potential external Funding Sources for PKC 1 Broadband Providers 2 Bus Operators 3 Cairngorms National Park Authority 4 Car Club Operators 5 Cycling Scotland 6 Energy Saving Trust 7 Funding sources to be explored 8 Greenspace Scotland 9 Innovate UK 10 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 11 National Centre for Resilience 12 NHS Tayside 13 Paths for All 14 PKC Only 15 Private Developer Contributions 16 Logistics Operators 17 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) 18 Scottish Futures Trust 19 Scottish Government 20 Sustrans 21 Tactran 22 Tay Cities Region Deal 23 Transport Scotland 7.3 Potential Partners Potential partners, are shown in Table 13. Dependent on the scope of the action, several partners can be assigned to each action. When the delivery of the action can be implemented by PKC without partners, the partner has been identified as “PKC”. The list of potential partners provides an indication at the time of preparation of this Action Plan. It should not be viewed as a comprehensive list or as a commitment from external parties.
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 20 Table 13: Potential Partner Organisations for the delivery of PKC Mobility Strategy Action Plan Type # Potential external Funding Sources for PKC National 1 BEAR Scotland 2 Broadband Providers 3 Car Club Operators 4 ChargePlace Scotland 5 Community Transport Association 6 CoMo UK 7 Cycle Sharing Scheme Operators 8 Cycling Scotland 9 Demand Responsive Transport Providers 10 Energy Providers 11 Energy Saving Trust 12 Federation of Small Businesses Scotland 13 Greenspace Scotland 14 Live Active Leisure 15 NatureScot 16 Network Rail 17 Organisations delivering behaviour change initiatives 18 Paths for All 19 Police Scotland 20 Rail Operators 21 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) 22 Scottish Forestry 23 Scottish Futures Trust 24 Scottish Government 25 Scottish Water 26 Taxi and Private Hire Fleet Operators 27 Transport Scotland 28 Travel Know How Scotland 29 Woodland Trust Regional 30 Cairngorms National Park Authority 31 HITRANS 32 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park 33 Nestrans 34 NHS Tayside 35 SEStran 36 Sustrans 37 Tactran 38 Tactran Freight Quality Partnership
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Perth & Kinross Council Mobility Strategy 4.1 | V.4 | September 2024 | Ove Arup & Partners Limited Action Plan Methodology Page 21 39 Tactran Liftshare 40 Tactran Regional EV Steering Group 41 Tay Cities Region 42 Tayside Local Resilience Partnership Local 43 Bus Operators 44 Business Owners 45 Centre for Inclusive Living 46 Community Councils 47 Community Development Trusts 48 Community Organisations 49 Community Transport Groups 50 Parent Councils 51 Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust 52 Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership 53 Private Developers 54 Private Land Managers 55 Private Parking Providers 56 Schools 57 Social Housing Providers 58 Workplaces 59 Road Operating Companies 60 PKC 8. Delivery Plan The final Delivery Plan sets out a bank of actions for delivery over the lifespan of the Mobility Strategy and brings together the work done in previous steps. A range of funding sources will be required to support the delivery of the Action Plan. Therefore, the Delivery Plan also provides indicative scales of cost and identifies potential funding sources for the delivery of the actions. Not all actions within the Action Plan are solely within the remit of PKC and therefore successful delivery of the actions will involve a number of existing and new partnerships. Regardless, each of the actions has been worded in a way that enables for a team at PKC to progress the action implementation. In most cases, the action lead for each strategic action and its supporting actions will be one team. However, it may also be possible that a number of teams will need to deliver the actions in collaboration. The identification of the appropriate action leads will be carried out by PKC after the delivery of the final Mobility Strategy and Action Plan. The 47 strategic actions with their supporting actions can be seen in Section 5 of the final Action Plan (Appendix 2).