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Securing the future… • Improving services • Enhancing quality of life • Making the best use of public resources Council Building 2 High Street Perth PH1 5PH 24/04/2024 A hybrid meeting of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, 01 May 2024 at 09:30. If you have any queries please contact Committee Services on (01738) 475000 or email Committee@pkc.gov.uk. THOMAS GLEN Chief Executive Those attending the meeting are requested to ensure that all notifications are silent on their device and other devices are in silent mode. Please note that the meeting will be broadcast online and recorded. The recording will be publicly available on the Council’s website following the meeting. Members: Councillor Richard Watters (Convener) Councillor Liz Barrett (Vice-Convener) Councillor Hugh Anderson Councillor Dave Cuthbert Councillor Angus Forbes Councillor David Illingworth Councillor Noah Khogali Councillor Grant Laing Depute Provost Andrew Parrott Councillor Grant Stewart Councillor Jack Welch Page 1 of 112
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Climate Change and Sustainability Committee Wednesday, 01 May 2024 AGENDA MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THEIR OBLIGATION TO DECLARE ANY FINANCIAL OR NON-FINANCIAL INTEREST WHICH THEY MAY HAVE IN ANY ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNCILLORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT. 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3 MINUTE OF MEETING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE OF 14 FEBRUARY 2024 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 6 4 'GROW WILD' FOR PERTH AND KINROSS With reference to elected Members Briefing Note (033-24 Grow Wild for Perth and Kinross) - Verbal Update by Lesley-Ann Cassidy, Community Greenspace 5 CONSULTATION DRAFT MOBILITY STRATEGY Report by Strategic Lead - Economy, Development and Planning (copy herewith 24/144) 7 - 112 Page 3 of 112
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE Minute of hybrid meeting of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee held in the Council Chambers on 14 February 2024 at 9.30am. Present: Councillors R Watters, L Barrett, H Anderson, D Cuthbert, A Forbes, D Illingworth, N Khogali, G Laing, A Parrott, G Stewart and J Welch. In Attendance: B Renton, Executive Director (Communities), F Crofts, M Butterworth, S Merone, V Milford, A Harris, P Taggart (up to and including Item 4), N Taylor (up to and including Item 4) (all Communities); A Williams, Director – Economy, Place and Learning; A Taylor, K Molley, M Pasternak and R Ramsay (all Corporate and Democratic Services). Councillor R Watters, Convener, Presiding. The Convener led the discussion on Items 1-4, with Vice-Convener L Barrett on Item 5. 1. WELCOME AND APOLOGIES Councillor R Watters welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no Declarations of Interest made in terms of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. MINUTE OF MEETING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE OF 27 NOVEMBER 2023 The minute of meeting of Climate Change and Sustainability Committee of 23 August 2023 was submitted and approved as correct record. 4. FLEET DECARBONISATION STRATEGY There was submitted a report by Strategic Lead – Environment & Infrastructure (24/54) (1) advising on progress being made regarding the Council transitioning its transport fleet from petrol and diesel vehicles to Low Emission Vehicles (LEVs) in line with Scottish Government guidance; and (2) seeking approval for the proposed way forward. Resolved: (i) The background and targets for the decarbonisation of the Council’s fleet, and our current position in relation to these, be noted. (ii) The Council’s move to the purchase of electric vehicles from 2025 for its cars and small vans under 3.5 tonnes, be approved. (iii) It be agreed that officers continue to maintain a watching brief and investigate various low emission alternative solutions for its larger vehicles, as the technology and market continues to develop. 3 Page 5 of 112
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(iv) The proposed introduction of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to diesel for the Council’s Refuse Collection Vehicles, following a three-month trial period, be noted. 5. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE UPDATE There was submitted a report by Executive Director (Communities) (24/55) providing an update on (1) the Council’s progress towards delivering Sustainable Development to fulfil its reporting duties, in line with best value requirements; and (2) the contribution Perth and Kinross is making towards the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with particular focus on a new Quality of Life indicator dashboard. Resolved: (i) The updated performance position for the Council’s compliance with the Best Value Sustainable duty, be noted. (ii) The updated contribution Perth and Kinross are making towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals, using information from the new Quality of Life Dashboard, be noted. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Page 6 of 112
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Perth And Kinross Council Climate Change and Sustainability Committee 1May 2024 CONSULTATION DRAFT MOBILITY STRATEGY Report by Strategic Lead - Economy, Development & Planning (Report No. 24/144) 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose of the report is to seek approval for the Consultation Draft Mobility Strategy and associated Draft Action Plan. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: approves the Draft Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1) and associated draft Action Plan (Appendix 2) for public consultation. 3. STRUCTURE OF REPORT 3.1 This report is structured over the following sections: Section 4 – Background Section 5 – Context Section 6 – Consultation Draft Mobility Strategy Section 7 – Draft Action Plan Section 8 – Co-ordination with City Centre Visioning Section 9 – Engagement and Consultation Section 10 – Conclusion Appendix 1 – Draft Mobility Strategy Appendix 2 – Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 4. BACKGROUND 4.1 Perth & Kinross Council’s Corporate Plan 2022-27 (Report No. 22/311 refers) includes a list of local, regional and national strategies and plans which set out the context for how we deliver the priorities contained in the Corporate Plan. A Mobility Strategy has been identified as a key strategy in delivering two Corporate Plan priorities: tackling climate change and supporting sustainable places; and developing a resilient, stronger and greener local economy. 5 Page 7 of 112
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4.2 The Mobility Strategy is one of three place-based strategies which shape how places develop over the long-term; the others being the Local Housing Strategy and the Local Development Plan. All three strategies aim to deliver the Council's Corporate Plan vision of a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. The three place-based strategies are visualised in Figure 1, along with their corresponding national strategies. 4.3 In addition, and of specific relevance, the Council’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (December 2021) identified six overarching principles that will shape our long-term approach to Climate Change. The first principle focuses on achieving a net zero Perth and Kinross, aligned with Scottish Government targets. This identified the need to develop a Mobility Strategy to deliver the best return on investment in the Council’s journey to net zero. 4.4 The National Transport Strategy 2 (February 2020) sets out an ambitious vision for Scotland’s transport system for the next 20 years. The vision is underpinned by four priorities: Reduces Inequalities, Takes Climate Action, Helps Deliver Inclusive Economic Growth and Improves our Health and Wellbeing. It is proposed that Perth & Kinross Council’s Mobility Strategy adopts these key priorities, ensuring they are fundamental to the development and delivery of the strategy. The Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) are also aligned with Tactran’s emerging Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) and the Council’s Corporate Plan Priorities. Figure 1 - Place based strategies Page 8 of 112
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Figure 2 – Alignment of Objectives 4.5 Each objective has undergone a detailed development process and will form the basis for creating an organisational framework to inform decision-making, planning, and strategic leadership. The developed TPO’s are shown in Table 1 below: Table 1 – Transport Planning Objectives Page 9 of 112
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5. CONTEXT 5.1 The Mobility Strategy is a local transport strategy which will set out Perth & Kinross Council’s vision for managing and developing the transport and active travel network over a 15-year timescale. The Mobility Strategy will consider all modes of transport for the movement of people and goods across Perth and Kinross’s rural and urban settings, to help achieve national targets and local objectives. The Strategy will respond to the climate change agenda and other known drivers of change. 5.2 The Strategy will also consider the impact on transport networks and people’s travel patterns of emerging technologies, digital services, housing, inclusion, poverty, health, climate adaptation, economic growth, air quality and place making. 5.3 A simple three-stage approach will be used to produce milestones and timelines as well as prepare for both the short and long-term delivery of the Mobility Strategy. Stage 1 – Let’s Talk Transport – (Approved March 2023) Stage 2 – Develop Consultation Draft Mobility Strategy – (Appendix) Stage 3 – Finalising the Mobility Strategy – Complete by Late 2024 6. CONSULTATION DRAFT MOBILITY STRATEGY 6.1 The attached Consultation Draft of the Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1) marks an important step in the Council's planned three-stage approach to implementation of the Strategy. The document has been developed to involve stakeholders comprehensively, drawing on substantial evidence from Let’s Talk Transport and various engagement activities. The Draft Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1) is structured as follows: Figure 3 – Draft Mobility Strategy Sections Page 10 of 112
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6.2 Throughout the development process, insights from Let’s Talk Transport have been important in informing the policy document with data and perspectives gathered through the analysis and consultation. This has ensured the Mobility Strategy is robust, relevant, and adaptable to the diverse needs and dynamics of Perth & Kinross. 7. DRAFT MOBILITY STRATEGY ACTION PLAN 7.1 The Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan (Appendix 2) will enable the Council to plan, programme, and deliver actions to achieve the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives. Aligned with the Avoid Shift Improve Framework outlined in the Draft Mobility Strategy (Appendix 1 - page 20), this plan aims to enhance, facilitate, and promote sustainable transport and active travel choices. 7.2 A strategic appraisal of actions has been conducted, utilising Transport Planning Objectives and various criteria including implementation, public perception, environmental impacts, and more. A summary of the action plan themes is shown in Table 2 below: Table 2 – Action Plan Themes Page 11 of 112
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7.3 Given its scope and magnitude, the Action Plan will be developed and implemented over a 15-year timescale. Some actions will require robust business case development and will be dependent on external funding, while others can be executed in the short term. The timeline for each action depends on its progress, size, scale, and the required resources. Identifying such actions early in the planning process ensures strategic alignment, accelerates development and delivery, mitigates risks, and encourages external funding. 8. COORDINATION WITH CITY CENTRE VISIONING 8.1 The Mobility Strategy covers all of Perth and Kinross and has been developed alongside the emerging development and design framework for Perth city centre. 8.2 When agreed, the proposals contained in the city centre work will inform the Mobility Strategy and Action Plan as they are finalised. It is anticipated that the finalised Action Plan will include projects which support and enable ambitious placemaking proposals across the city centre. 9. ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTATION 9.1 The engagement and consultation on the Mobility Strategy Consultation Draft and associated Action Plan has dovetailed with the Local Development Plan focused Big Place Conversation, ensuring mobility was not considered in isolation from wider place-based issues. 9.2 Following consideration by Committee, the Draft Strategy and Action Plan will undergo a period of public consultation of at least 8 weeks using the Council’s Consultation Hub platform. Additionally, officers will conduct targeted promotional activities and in-person engagement events to ensure widespread awareness and participation. Page 12 of 112
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9.3 Findings from the consultation will inform both documents and will be captured within a consultation findings report. 10. CONCLUSION 10.1 Following consultation on the draft Mobility Strategy Policy Document and Action Plan, the collated feedback will be used to inform the finalised Mobility Strategy. Feedback will be collated, summarised, and presented alongside the finalised Mobility Strategy and Action Plan, in late 2024. 10.2 Feedback from the public consultation will also inform supporting documents such as the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Integrated Impact Assessment. Authors Name Designation Contact Details Elliot Williamson Ben Wilson Lead Mobility Strategy Officer, Planning, Transport & Housing Strategy Service Manager, Planning, Transport & Housing Strategy (01738) 475000 comcommitteereports@pkc.gov.uk Approved Name Designation Date David Littlejohn Strategic Lead - Economy, Development & Planning 22 April 2024 APPENDICES Appendix 1 – Draft Mobility Strategy Appendix 2 – Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan Page 13 of 112
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ANNEX 1. IMPLICATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CONSULTATION AND COMMUNICATION Strategic Implications Yes / None Community Plan / Single Outcome Agreement Yes Corporate Plan Yes Resource Implications Financial None Workforce None Asset Management (land, property, IST) None Assessments Equality Impact Assessment Yes Strategic Environmental Assessment Yes Sustainability (community, economic, environmental) Yes Legal and Governance No Risk Yes Consultation Internal Yes External Yes Communication Communications Plan Yes 1. Strategic Implications Community Plan/Single Outcome Agreement 1.1 This report supports all of the priorities within the Community Plan 2022-27: (i) Reducing Poverty (including child poverty, fuel poverty and food poverty) (ii) Mental and physical wellbeing (iii) Digital participation (iv) Skills, learning and development (v) Employability Corporate Plan 1.2 This report supports the objectives within the new Corporate Plan: - i) Children and young people grow up safe, respected, well-educated, and confident in their ability to realise their full potential; ii) People and businesses are increasingly able to prosper in a local economy which support low carbon ambitions and offers opportunities for all; iii) People can achieve their best physical and mental health and have access to quality care and support when they need it; iv) Communities are resilient and physically, digital and socially connected; v) Perth and Kinross is a safe and vibrant place, mitigating the impact of climate and environmental change for this and future generations. Page 14 of 112
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2. Resource Implications Financial 2.1 There are no direct financial implications arising from this report. Costs of consultation will be met from existing budgets. Once approved in finalised form, infrastructure actions from the Mobility Strategy Action Plan will be incorporated into the Council’s 30-year Investment Plan. 2.2 The finalised Mobility Strategy and associated Action Plan will also be used as a key tool in supporting and securing external funding opportunities. Workforce 2.3 There are no direct workforce implications regarding this report. Project staff resourcing is being provided through existing posts and budgets. Asset Management (land, property, IT) 2.4 There are no direct asset management implications regarding this report. 3. Assessments 3.1 The Mobility Strategy has considered appropriate impact assessments using the Council’s new Integrated Assessment Toolkit. 3.2 Following the approved scoping report, a full Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is being finalised for public consultation in parallel with the draft Mobility Strategy. 3.3 An Integrated Impact Assessment is being finalised for public consultation, adopting a similar approach to Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy. Legal and Governance 3.4 There are no direct legal implications in this report. Risk 3.5 Risks associated with the delivery of the Mobility Strategy is identified within a project risk register. 4. Consultation External 4.1 Figure 2 – Alignment of Objectives visualises the different exercises used to engage with stakeholders throughout the development of the Mobility Strategy. Page 15 of 112
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Internal 4.2 Internal engagement between council officers plays a key role in developing the strategy, this collaboration is governed through the Council’s Mobility Working Group. 5. Communication 5.1 A Communication Plan is under development to support consultation on the draft Mobility Strategy. 2. BACKGROUND PAPERS 2.1 All documents that have been relied on in preparing the report are already referenced within the main body of the report. Page 16 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. 5 Page 17 of 112
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Contents 1 Purpose of the Mobility Strategy 2 What is the Mobility Strategy? 5 Who did we speak to when developing the Mobility Strategy? 6 How does the Mobility Strategy align with National, Regional, and Local Strategies and Policies? 7 2 Understand the Problems 8 Let’s Talk Transport 9 Key Findings 9 3 Objectives 12 Transport Planning Objectives Process 13 Transport Planning Objectives 14 Alignment with Corporate Plan and Other Strategies 15 4 Action Plan 20 How do we achieve our Transport Planning Objectives? 21 Action Plan Methodology 23 National Transport Strategy 2 Investment Hierarchy 24 Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 24 Action Plan Summary 25 5 Delivery 27 Implementation 28 Monitoring and Evaluation 29 Future Uncertainty 30 Page 18 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 1 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality ACRONYMS ASI Avoid, Shift, Improve AQMA Air Quality Management Area BPC Big Place Conversation EM Elected Members LDP2 Local Development Plan 2 NCN National Cycle Network NHS National Health Service NTS2 National Transport Strategy 2 PKC Perth and Kinross Council RTS TACTRAN Regional Transport Strategy SEPA Scottish Environment Protection Agency SHS Scottish Household Survey STAG Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidelines STPR2 Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 TACTRAN Tayside and Central Scotland Transport Partnership TPO Transport Planning Objective GLOSSARY OF TERMS Transport Planning Objective: A specific objective developed to address key transport problems in Perth and Kinross. There are 11 Transport Planning Objectives. Each TPO will be characterised by specific baselines, measurable targets, and identified data gaps. Action Plan: A list of actions developed to guide Perth and Kinross Council in achieving the Transport Planning Objectives. There are 164 Actions which can be found in the full Action Plan standalone document. Let’s Talk Transport: A report that detailed the problems and opportunities associated with the Transport Network in Perth and Kinross, often known as a Main Issues Report. It was developed by combining input from professional and civic stakeholders. Avoid, Shift, Improve: a three-step approach, streamlining the assessment and decision-making related to journey-making in a simple and efficient manner. The approach offers a way to think about travel behaviour and enables users to prioritise sustainable travel options where reasonably possible. Monitoring and Evaluation: This entails Process Evaluation and Outcome Evaluation, this includes monitoring the delivery of actions and the progress of each TPO. Page 20 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 2 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 1 Purpose of the Mobility Strategy Page 21 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 3 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Perth and Kinross Council’s Corporate Plan 2022-27 (December 2022) includes a list of local, regional and national strategies and plans which set out the context for how we deliver the priorities contained in the Corporate Plan, as detailed in Figure 1. A Mobility Strategy has been identified as a key strategy in helping deliver two Corporate Plan priorities: tackling climate change; and delivering a stronger and greener economy. Furthermore, the Mobility Strategy is one of three place-based strategies which shape how places develop over the long-term across Perth and Kinross. These place-based strategies also include the Local Housing Strategy and the emerging Local Development Plan 3. All three strategies aim to deliver Perth and Kinross Council's Corporate Plan vision, by achieving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality. In addition, Perth and Kinross Council’s Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (December 2021) identified six overarching principles that will shape the Council’s long term approach to Climate Change. The first key principle focuses on achieving a net zero Perth and Kinross, aligned with Scottish Government targets. This identified the need to develop a Mobility Strategy to deliver the best return on investment in the Council’s journey to net zero. The National Transport Strategy 2 (February 2020) sets out an ambitious vision for Scotland’s transport system for the next 20 years. The vision is underpinned by four priorities: Reduces Inequalities, Takes Climate Action, Helps Deliver Inclusive Economic Growth and Improves our Health and Wellbeing. It is agreed that Perth and Kinross Council’s Mobility Strategy will adopt these key priorities. Perth and Kinross Council has developed a Mobility Strategy, focusing on the movement of people and goods. The Mobility Strategy is intended to set the direction for the Council’s approach. It will also help coordinate the delivery of transport projects, whilst also providing support for external funding applications. Figure 1 - Corporate Plan Priorities Page 22 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 4 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Figure 2 – Vision and Strategic Landscape Page 23 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 5 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality What is the Mobility Strategy? The Mobility Strategy, known as a local transport strategy, will set out Perth and Kinross Council’s vision for managing and developing the transport network over a period of 15 years. The Mobility Strategy will consider all modes of transport for the movement of people and goods across Perth and Kinross’s rural and urban areas, to help achieve national targets and local objectives. The Mobility Strategy will respond to the climate change agenda and other drivers of change at this time. The strategy will also consider the impact on the transport networks and people’s travel patterns and behaviours of emerging technologies, digital services, housing, inclusion, poverty, health, climate adaptation, economic growth, air quality and place making. The Mobility Strategy follows Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) and Local Transport Strategy: Draft Guidance. The development of a Mobility Strategy involves a structured 3-step approach that integrates key concepts from Transport Scotland's guidance and Tactran’s comprehensive Regional Transport Strategy methodology. This approach ensures clarity, effectiveness, and stakeholder engagement throughout the process, ensuring that the Mobility Strategy is transparent and responsive to the diverse needs and interests of stakeholders. Figure 3 - Mobility Strategy 3-Step Approach Figure 3 – Mobility Strategy 3-Step Approach Page 24 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 6 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Who did we speak to when developing the Mobility Strategy? In alignment with the 3-stage approach, as outlined in Figure 3, extensive engagement initiatives have been conducted with various internal and external stakeholders including business representatives, local communities, and organisational partners. This was achieved through internal engagement activities, the Big Place Conversation (BPC), and online public consultation. A summary of the extent of this work and the number of participants is shown below. 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 Let’s Talk Transport: Gathered 70 consultation responses. Elected Member Workshop: A dedicated EM 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. Draft Mobility Strategy Consultation: Consultation will take place post committee approval. Page 25 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 7 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality How does the Mobility Strategy align with National, Regional, and Local Strategies and Policies? The Mobility Strategy is designed to align with and complement various national, regional, and local strategies and policies. Due to the complexity with mobility and transport intersecting with numerous sectors and elements of society, a full comprehensive list can be found in the Let's Talk Transport report. Scotland's National Transport Strategy 2 plays a pivotal role in driving transformation across the entire transport network, offering a strategic framework that guides the actions of both local and national authorities. This strategic framework has been considered throughout the development of the Mobility Strategy. Table 1: Strategies and Policies Category National National Transport Strategy 2 Transport Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 Transport National Planning Framework 4 Spatial Planning Scotland Climate Change Plan 2018–2032 Climate Change A Scotland where everybody thrives - Public Health Public Health Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 Public Health (Air Quality) Fairer Scotland Action Plan Poverty and Inequality Regional Regional Transport Strategy Transport The Tay Cities Deal Spatial Planning Local Perth Transport Futures Transport Perth Local Development Plan 2 Spatial Planning PKC - Local Housing Strategy Housing PKC Air Quality Action Plan Air Quality PKC - Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Climate Change PKC Corporate Plan Corporate Figure 4 - NTS2 Cover Scotland’s Vision (NTS2) “We will have a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system, helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses, and visitors”. Page 26 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 8 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 2 Understand the Problems Page 27 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 9 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Let’s Talk Transport Let’s Talk Transport carefully examines available data to identify problems and opportunities in Perth and Kinross’s transport network, combining input from professional and civic stakeholders. This report was committee approved in March 2023 and informed the first stage of public consultation. Combining feedback from the consultation with evidence from the report 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. This is an early stage of following Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance, which promotes a problem-led and evidence-based approach. Key Findings The key problems faced in Perth and Kinross encompass various aspects including the nature of the region, the climate emergency, travel demands and modes of travel, freight transportation, and socio-economic factors. Here is a summary of the key points: 1. Nature of the Region: Perth and Kinross, situated in Scotland, covers a large geographical area and is predominantly rural. Perth city, the largest settlement, faces a slight decline in population, with projections suggesting an ageing population over the next decade.1 1 Urban Rural Classification Figure 4 - Let's Talk Transport Cover Fact: The Perth and Kinross region is predominantly rural, encompassing 68% of its residents in rural areas and 32% in urban areas. The population has also experienced a notable increase in the proportion of individuals aged over 65 years, currently at 25%, while 15% of the population is 14 years old or younger. Page 28 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 10 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 2. The Climate Emergency: Scotland has set ambitious net zero targets by 2045 to combat climate change, requiring significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Transport, particularly cars, contributes heavily to carbon emissions in Perth and Kinross, posing challenges for meeting climate goals and enhancing climate resilience, especially concerning flooding risks.2 3. Travel Demands and Mode of Travel: Private cars dominate road traffic in Perth and Kinross, leading to high car dependency, especially for long journeys. Despite efforts to promote alternative modes of transportation such as cycling, bus and rail, there's still underutilisation of these options compared to national averages. 4. Public Transport: When examining annual trends in Perth and Kinross, it was observed that bus usage experienced a decline while rail usage showed an increase. However, the advent of COVID-19 severely affected public transport, causing a sharp decrease in usage. It was only after the relaxation of restrictions that passenger numbers began to recover.3 2 Local Authority Emissions in Scotland 3 Scottish Household Survey Fact: Perth and Kinross's total transport emissions amounts to 2.8 tonnes of CO2e per person each year, ranking third highest among Scotland's local authorities Fact: The 2020-2021 Scottish Household Survey (SHS) found that half of all journeys (51%) were made by driving a car or van. Walking was the next most popular mode of transport (37%) and 2% were made by bicycle. Only 3% of journeys were by bus and 0.1% by rail. Perth and Kinross’s population has a car kilometre average of 12,547km per person per year, almost double Scotland’s national average Fact: Between 2015 and 2020, both local bus and coach services across Scotland experienced a decline in passenger usage, with 12% fall in journey number and 3% in vehicle kilometres Page 29 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 11 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality 5. Freight Transportation: The road network primarily facilitates the movement of goods across Perth and Kinross, with rail freight predominantly focusing on passenger travel. However, the new rail freight facility in Blackford now also plays a crucial role in transporting goods.4,5 6. Active Travel: The Perth and Kinross region has several active travel routes within the National Cycle Network (NCN), but there are challenges such as substandard infrastructure and barriers hindering their effectiveness. There is potential for increased active travel participation if proper infrastructure is provided. 6 7. Socio-Economic Summary: Socio-economic factors significantly influence mobility patterns and access to services in Perth and Kinross. Data from the census and the Scottish Household Survey provides information on employment (including retired rates), age demographics, car ownership levels, and health limitations.7 4 Scottish Transport Statistics 2022 5 Road traffic statistics - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 6 Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index (Perth) 7 Scotland Census 2011 Fact: 67% of freight in Scotland was carried by road in 2019. In the same year, the movement of goods across Perth and Kinross accounted for 29% of vehicle kilometres Fact: Considering that on average only 2% of all journeys in Perth and Kinross are cycled, Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index Perth 2023 shows that the total annual economic benefit from all trips cycled in Perth is £7.8 million and NHS saving estimated at £430,000 per year due to prevented health conditions Fact: 18% of Perth and Kinross’s population is limited by a long-term health problem or disability. Research conducted by Transport For All found that the primary obstacle for individuals with mobility impairments who engage in walking, wheeling, and cycling is the surface quality, often degraded by potholes and cracks Page 30 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 13 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Transport Planning Objectives Process After identifying strategic problems and opportunities, Perth and Kinross Council developed objectives that address these local problems. The following Mobility Strategy Transport Planning Objectives (TPO) have been developed in alignment with Transport Scotland’s National Transport Strategy 2 and Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy (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 Perth and Kinross Council’s Corporate Plan Priorities and the locally identified problems from the Let’s Talk Transport report. Finally, specific objectives were developed to address these key problems, creating specific, targeted, and unique objectives for Perth and Kinross Council. This evidence-led process, visualised below in Figure 5, has resulted in the generation of 11 Transport Planning Objectives. Each objective will form the basis for creating an organisational framework to inform decision-making, planning, and strategic leadership Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Existing Perth and Kinross Problems PKC Coorporate Plan Priorities RTS Objectives NTS2 Priorties Figure 5 – TPO Process Page 32 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 14 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Transport Planning Objectives 11 Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives NTS2 Priorities TPO PKC - Transport Planning Objectives 2 To improve the ability of rural communities and communities with protected characteristics to access jobs, education and services 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 1 8 To improve labour market access through sustainable transport, active travel, and digital opportunities, to and from Perth and Kinross 7 To improve the capacity and reliability of alternative sustainable freight and logistic modes across Perth and Kinross 4 To improve climate resilience across Perth and Kinross's transport network by reducing the impacts caused by extreme weather events 5 To support economic growth by improving the reliability and efficiency of Perth and Kinross's transport network 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 3 Reduce Inequalities Takes Climate Action Helps deliver Inclusive economic growth To improve the affordability of transport options across Perth and Kinross for all To improve physical and mental health within Perth and Kinross through walking, wheeling and cycling 10 Improve our health and wellbeing To improve air quality across Perth & Kinross's road network by achieving revocation of both Air Quality Management Areas and reducing preventable pollutants11 9 To improve road safety and perceived safety for all transport users across Perth and Kinross Page 33 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 15 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Alignment with Corporate Plan and Other Strategies Equality TPO The Equality priority outlined in the National Transport Strategy 2 encompasses several key areas of focus within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan, including addressing poverty, supporting vulnerable individuals, and aiding children and young people. TPO 1 and 2 have thus been developed to ensure that all residents of Perth and Kinross, regardless of age, gender, income, location, and ability, are able to affordably travel to the places that they want to be. TPO2 is broader in scope as it encompasses various factors under the umbrella of accessibility, availability, and reliability. 2 To improve the ability of rural communities and communities with protected characteristics to access jobs, education and services 1 To improve the affordability of transport options across Perth and Kinross for all Page 34 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 16 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Climate Change TPO The Climate Change priority outlined in National Transport Strategy 2 is essential for achieving Scotland's National Net Zero target, aiming to decrease climate emissions while enhancing our resilience. Tackling climate change is also a key organisational priority within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan. TPO3 focuses on mitigation efforts, aiming to reduce transportation- induced emissions. TPO4 is dedicated to enhancing climate resilience, ensuring that our infrastructure is designed and implemented with due consideration to the growing frequency of extreme weather events. 4 To improve climate resilience across Perth and Kinross's transport network by reducing the impacts caused by extreme weather events 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 3 Page 35 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 17 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Economy TPO The Economy priority within National Transport Strategy 2 is crucial for bolstering Scotland's economic resilience and achieving sustainable growth. It aims to enhance productivity, stimulate innovation, and create job opportunities. Similarly, within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan, addressing economic challenges is a central organisational priority, such as supporting commuters, tourism, events, retail, and the delivery of goods. The Mobility Strategy Economy TPOs are thus aimed to make Perth and Kinross an area in which investment and business can sustainably access a wide range of markets, in order to thrive, as well as providing sustainable access to a diverse workforce. 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 8 To improve labour market access through sustainable transport, active travel, and digital opportunities, to and from Perth and Kinross 7 To improve the capacity and reliability of alternative sustainable freight and logistic modes across Perth and Kinross 5 To support economic growth by improving the reliability and efficiency of Perth and Kinross's transport network Page 36 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 18 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Health TPO The Public Health priority within National Transport Strategy 2 is vital for improving the overall well-being and longevity of Scotland's population. Similarly, within the Perth and Kinross Council Corporate Plan, enhancing public health is a core organisational priority. Enhancing the uptake of active travel and public transport while reducing emissions and road incidents associated with motorised travel can have positive public health and wellbeing outcomes. TPOs 9, 10 and 11 embody a number of problems related to road safety and physical and mental health. To improve physical and mental health within Perth and Kinross through walking, wheeling and cycling 10 To improve air quality across Perth & Kinross's road network by achieving revocation of both Air Quality Management Areas and reducing preventable pollutants11 9 To improve road safety and perceived safety for all transport users across Perth and Kinross Page 37 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 19 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Transport Planning Objectives alignment with Corporate Plan Priorities Figure 6 - TPOs and PKC Corporate Priorities Page 38 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 21 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality How do we achieve our Transport Planning Objectives? In order to achieve the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives, a collective effort is required from Perth and Kinross Council, partners, stakeholders and all users of the transport network. Therefore, Perth and Kinross Council has adopted the ‘Avoid, Shift, Improve’ Framework to communicate the types and scale of actions required to provide an improved transport experience for users of the transport network. The Avoid Shift Improve Framework acknowledges that trip-making behaviour is informed by different variables, including trip purpose, the availability of options, and the ability and constraints of users of the network. The Mobility Strategy’s 11 Transport Planning Objectives have been designed to support Perth and Kinross Council to create an enabling environment for users of the transport network to make optimal transport decisions that enhance their wellbeing and reduce their carbon footprint. Ensuring the continued support and facilitation of suitable options for everyone is crucial. Figure 7 – ASI Design Page 40 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 22 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality The ASI Framework employs a three-step approach, streamlining the assessment of journeys in a simple and efficient manner while prioritising sustainable options regardless of the origin and the destination: ASI: Sustainable Travel Choices ASI embodies a commitment to fostering responsible travel practices that not only benefit the environment but also support our local economy and health. We understand the importance of travel in our modern world but recognise the need to minimise its negative impacts. With our three-step approach, we aim to guide individuals and organisations towards more sustainable choices: Avoid: Before planning your trip, think about whether you can access what you need digitally instead. This approach encourages thoughtful travel planning, ensuring that your journeys are meaningful and beneficial. By using online resources, can you reduce unnecessary and unsustainable travel, saving money, while still meeting your needs? Shift: If making a certain trip cannot be avoided, can you reduce your carbon footprint and promote personal well-being by walking, cycling, wheeling, or taking public transport for some or all legs of your trip? Shifting towards more eco-friendly modes of transportation not only reduces emissions but also encourages healthier lifestyles and fosters community engagement. Improve: If driving a car is your only option, can you make it more environmentally friendly by embracing low-carbon technologies for some or all legs of your trip? Or can you share the trip with family members or friends? It’s important to promote the adoption of sustainable technologies such as electric or hybrid vehicles, car sharing, or optimising routes to minimise fuel consumption, saving money, and reducing emissions. The comprehensive approach to sustainable travel is designed to empower individuals and organisations to make informed choices that prioritise environmental conservation and support the vitality of our local communities. Page 41 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 23 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Action Plan Methodology The Action Plan enables Perth and Kinross Council to plan, programme, and deliver actions aimed to achieving the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives. Aligned with the ASI Framework, this plan aims to enhance, facilitate, and promote sustainable transport and active travel choices. This Action Plan takes into account the mobility-focused services provided directly by PKC and those delivered in partnership. All actions within the plan are designed to make positive contributions to the Mobility Strategy’s Transport Planning Objectives, capitalising on previously identified opportunities across the region. A rigorous appraisal of actions has been conducted, utilising Transport Planning Objectives and various criteria including implementation, public perception, environmental impacts, and more. Given the scope and magnitude, the Action Plan will be developed and implemented over a 15-year timescale. Some actions will require robust business case development and will be dependent on external funding, while others can be delivered in the short term. It is crucial to emphasise that the Action Plan should not be viewed in isolation, but rather as an integral component of the wider environment we live in. This approach aims to promote collaboration in achieving the objectives, considering all place-based strategies and initiatives within a community, a concept supported by the Place Standard Tool.8 8 The Place Standard tool is a way of assessing places. | Our Place Figure 8 – Place Standard Tool Page 42 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 24 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality National Transport Strategy 2 Investment Hierarchy An additional consideration in the Action Plan is Scotland’s Sustainable Investment Hierarchy, aimed to inform future investment decisions and to guide investment prioritisation in a way that promotes the sustainable utilisation of public funds. The National Transport Strategy 2 Investment Hierarchy underscores the significance of preserving and operating existing assets, ensuring that current transport networks are fully optimised, with new infrastructure improvements always a last resort. Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 Finally, the Mobility Strategy Action Plan will support and consider recommendations from Transport Scotland’s Strategy Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2). The STPR plays a crucial role in realising the vision, priorities, and outcomes outlined in the second National Transport Strategy. It serves as a guide for transport investment in Scotland over the next two decades (2022-2042), presenting evidence-based recommendations upon which Scottish Ministers can base future investment decisions. The STPR made 45 recommendations for the Tay City region, 2 specific to the Perth and Kinross area and 4 cross boundary. These recommendations will be considered and integrated into the Mobility Strategy Action Plan. Figure 9 - NTS2 Investment Hierarchy Page 43 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 25 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Action Plan Summary The full Action Plan can be found separately as a standalone document. Each of the 164 actions in the Action Plan have been grouped into one of 8 themes that best reflects what the action relates to. Page 44 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 28 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Implementation To implement this Action Plan, a designated action lead will be responsible for overseeing the review and reporting process of their action(s). The Mobility Working Group will provide guidance and oversight, ensuring that all relevant aspects are addressed during the reporting process. Regular communication and collaboration between stakeholders will be crucial to effectively execute the Action Plan and drive progress towards our objectives. Funding Opportunities Securing funding for the implementation of the Action Plan and associated initiatives will be pursued through various avenues, including government grants, public-private partnerships, and community initiatives. Identifying and leveraging available funding opportunities will be integral to sustaining our efforts and achieving long-term success. Project Management Effective project management techniques, such as adopting realistic timelines, managing resources and milestones, will be employed to ensure the smooth execution of the Action Plan. Regular meetings, progress updates, and performance assessments will be conducted to monitor project progress and address any challenges or obstacles that may arise. Governance A governance structure will be established to oversee the implementation and evaluation of the Action Plan, with roles and responsibilities clearly defined for all stakeholders involved. The Mobility Working Group will serve as the primary governing body, providing strategic direction and guidance, while the Council and relevant committees will be responsible for executing large scale changes. Risk Management A proactive approach to risk management will be adopted to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that may impact the implementation and effectiveness of the Action Plan. Regular risk assessments will be conducted, and contingency plans will be developed to address any unforeseen challenges or disruptions. Additionally, ongoing monitoring and review processes will enable us to adapt and respond swiftly to changing circumstances, minimizing the impact of risks on our objectives and outcomes. Page 47 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 29 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Monitoring and Evaluation To ensure the effective implementation and assessment of our Action Plan, we have devised a robust monitoring and evaluation framework in alignment with the Scotland Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG). This framework encompasses two crucial forms of evaluation: process evaluation and outcome evaluation. Process Evaluation Regular and comprehensive reviews of the Action Plan will be conducted by a designated action lead on an interim basis. These reviews will encompass the development, design, delivery, risk assessment, financial implications, and other pertinent aspects of the plan, as stipulated by the Mobility Working Group, our governing body overseeing mobility initiatives. This structured approach guarantees transparency, accountability, and the ability to adapt to evolving circumstances. Outcome Evaluation Drawing from the principles outlined in STAG, Perth and Kinross Council has formulated SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Target) Transport Planning Objectives (TPOs) to guide our efforts. Each TPO is characterised by specific baselines, measurable targets, and identified data gaps. The monitoring of TPOs will involve the utilisation of designated datasets. Bi-annual reviews of each TPO will be conducted by the Council, with a concise summary report presented to the relevant committee. This systematic and data-driven approach ensures informed decision-making, facilitates progress tracking, and enhances the effectiveness of our transportation planning endeavours. Figure 10 - Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Page 48 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy 30 Sustainable, inclusive, thriving places where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Future Uncertainty Addressing future uncertainty is an integral part of the monitoring process following the adoption of the Mobility Strategy. These uncertainties, outlined in the Let's Talk Transport report and Tactran’s Regional Transport Strategy, encompass factors such as an aging population, the prevalence of home working, advancements in technology, shifts in transport policy, and alterations in local development plans. Monitoring these uncertainties is crucial as they can influence mobility patterns and impact the effectiveness of the Action Plan. The following Appendices are being prepared for the final version of the strategy, following consultation: Appendix 1: Let’s Talk Transport Appendix 2: Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Appendix 3: Consultation Summary Note Appendix 4: Action Plan Methodology Note Appendix 5: Strategic Environmental Assessment Report Appendix 6: Integrated Impact Assessment Report Contact For further information, please visit the PKC Transportation and Development Team website Perth and Kinross Council or contact: TransportPlanning@pkc.gov.uk, An easy read version is available on request, using the contact details. Page 49 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 1 Contents Draft 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 Transport Network 5 1.4 Methodology 6 1.5 Document Structure 6 2. Developing the Draft 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. Draft 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 Projects Committed For Delivery 30 4. Summary and Next Steps 32 4.1 Summary 32 4.2 Next Steps 32 Full List of Actions 34 Page 53 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 2 Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 1. Introduction • Purpose of This Document • Policy Context • Perth and Kinross Transport Network • Methodology • Document Structure 2. Developing the Draft Action Plan • Case for Change • Transport Planning Objectives • Developing the Long List of Actions • Developing the Final List of Actions • Developing Themes 3. Draft 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 4. Next Steps • Summary • Next Steps Page 54 of 112
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Draft 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 Draft Mobility Strategy sets out Perth and Kinross Council’s (PKC) vision for managing and developing the transport network. The Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft Action Plan has been developed in parallel with the Draft Mobility Strategy and sets out how PKC, alongside working partners, will prioritise its capital investment over the next 15 years. The Draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan will be key in delivering two Corporate Plan priorities: tackling climate change; and a stronger and greener economy. A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 Blairgowrie and Rattray Coupar Angus Alyth Perth Kinross and Milnathort Dunkeld and Birnam Auchterarder Crieff Pitlochry Aberfeldy Angus Dundee Fife Perth and Kinross Highland Argyll and Bute Stirling Clackmannanshire Aberdeenshire Primary Settlement Railway Station Strategic Road Network Railway Line Page 55 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 4 1.2 Policy Context The Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft Mobility Strategy and Action Plan are designed to align with various national, regional and local strategies and policies. A full comprehensive list of strategies and policies can be found in the Let’s Talk Transport Report. Local Housing Strategy Local Development Pan 3 Mobility Strategy Page 56 of 112
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Draft 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, 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 Draft Action Plan takes into account the mobility-focused services provided directly by PKC and those delivered in partnership. PKC Partners Planning Residential Developments Social housing Commercial Developments PKC Partners Active Travel Rail Bus Freight Parking Trunk Roads Local Roads Digital Transport Spatial PKC Partners Online Services Mobile Broadband Page 57 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 6 1.4 Methodology In its development, the Draft Action Plan takes a whole place approach that, combined with the other core strategies, helps deliver the PKC Corporate Plan Vision. The Draft Action Plan is supported by a robust appraisal methodology as presented in the steps opposite. The Draft 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 Draft Mobility Strategy. 1.5 Document Structure This Draft Action Plan document has been prepared in conjunction with the Draft 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 Draft Action Plan. This covers the methodology steps one to four opposite. • Chapter 3: Draft Action Plan – introduces the Draft Action Plan comprising the final list of actions allocated to eight themes. • Chapter 4: Next Steps – explains the following steps in the preparation of the final Action Plan. This covers methodology steps six to eight opposite. Steps to Action Plan Methodology 2Transport Planning Objectives 1Case for Change 3Developing the Long List of Actions 4Developing the Final List of Actions 5Draft Action Plan 6Public Engagement 7Appraisal 8Delivery Plan Page 58 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 7 2. Developing the Draft Action Plan 2.1 Case for Change To develop a robust evidence base to inform the Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft Action Plan. This chapter provides the methodology to the development of the Draft 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. Page 59 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft 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 Draft Mobility Strategy document. Each objective will form the basis for creating an organisational framework to inform decision-making, planning, and strategic leadership. NTS2 Priorities RTS Objectives PKC Coorporate Plan Priorities Existing Perth and Kinross Problems Perth and Kinross Transport Planning Objectives Page 60 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 9 TPO TPO Description 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 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 number of bridge and road closures each year caused by weather events 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 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 & Kinross’s road network by achieving revocation of both Air Quality Management Areas and reducing preventable pollutants Page 61 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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 Draft 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 231 actions. In line with Local Transport Strategy Draft 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. The Draft 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 Draft Mobility Strategy. © GettyImages Digital Transport Spatial Page 62 of 112
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Draft 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 Draft 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 231 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 Draft Action Plan is 164 actions. © Gunther Tschuch Page 63 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 12 2.5 Developing Themes Each of the 164 actions in the Draft 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 the adjacent figure. 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. Overview of Actions Strategic Actions 44 Supporting Actions 120 Timescales Given the scope and magnitude of the Draft 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. All actions Feasible delivery timeline if funding is available 1-4 years 5-8 years 8-15 years Total Them e Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness 26 1 27 Accessibility and Inclusivity 3 5 8 Innovation and Future Mobility 13 8 3 24 Public Realm 4 2 6 Organisation, Planning and Regulations 29 5 34 Road Network 8 3 4 15 Sustainable Transport 19 11 4 34 Business-As-Usual and Committed for Delivery 15 1 16 117 35 12 164 If you had the funding and were to start now, the action could be finalised in... 2025-2028 2028-2032 2032-2040 Page 64 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 13 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 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 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 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 • Pocket places 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 Page 65 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 15 This chapter introduces the final list of actions for the Draft 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 164 actions can be found at the end of this document. 3. Draft Action Plan © Arup Page 67 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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. 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. Short (1-4 years) 26 Medium (4-8 years) 1 Long (8-15 years) 0 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 Total number of actions 27 Strategic Actions 4 Supporting Actions 23 Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Strategic Actions 73 Implement workshops and training as well as advertisement and promotional campaigns to increase awareness and the number of journeys made by sustainable travel modes. 75 Make transport to healthcare accessible for all, physically, socially and financially and undertaken by sustainable modes wherever possible. 116 Improve access to bikes (including adapted bicycles, e-cycles and cycle share) through a multi-faceted programme of actions to enable people to cycle (and also to support walking and wheeling as appropriate) and to give them confidence and skills to do so. 149 Undertake additional awareness raising activities when developing any specific project proposals and engage with community resilience groups and local communities. Page 68 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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. Short (1-4 years) 3 Medium (4-8 years) 5 Long (8-15 years) 0 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 Total number of actions 8 Strategic Actions 3 Supporting Actions 5 Accessibility and Inclusivity Strategic actions 118 Build on infrastructure to provide access for all at public transport interchanges supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework, to roll out a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within, bus and railway 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 the elderly, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. Provide improvements that meet inclusive design standards for primary facilities and ancillary infrastructure, such as lighting, seating and toilets. Page 70 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 19 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 Blairgowrie and Rattray Coupar Angus Alyth Perth Kinross and Milnathort Dunkeld and Birnam Auchterarder Crieff Pitlochry Aberfeldy Angus Dundee Fife Perth and Kinross Highland Argyll and Bute Stirling Clackmannanshire Aberdeenshire 118 219124 © Pexel Primary Settlement Railway Station Strategic Road Network Railway Line Page 71 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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. Short (1-4 years) 13 Medium (4-8 years) 8 Long (8-15 years) 3 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 Total number of actions 24 Strategic Actions 4 Supporting Actions 20 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. 159 Develop a rural approach/equivalent to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept to enhance local accessibility, help tackle societal causes of inequality, and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Page 72 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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 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. Short (1-4 years) 4 Medium (4-8 years) 2 Long (8-15 years) 0 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 Total number of actions 6 Strategic Actions 2 Supporting Actions 4 Public Realm Strategic Actions 111 Deliver connected neighbourhoods within towns and cities, the transport components of 20-minute neighbourhoods, 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. 161 Protect and incorporate green infrastructure across Perth and Kinross to promote active travel and make connections where possible to blue and green networks. Page 74 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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. Short (1-4 years) 29 Medium (4-8 years) 5 Long (8-15 years) 0 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 Total number of actions 34 Strategic Actions 10 Supporting Actions 24 Organisation, Planning and Regulations Strategic Actions 11 Update the existing Active Travel Strategy in line with Transport Scotland’s Active Travel Strategy Guidance (February 2023). 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. 42 Explore new bus powers (Transport Act 2019) which would enable Perth and Kinross to run council-run bus services, franchised bus services or enter into Bus Services Improvement Partnerships (BSIPs) with bus operators in the area. Page 76 of 112
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Draft 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 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 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 our sustainable and inclusive streets design guide. 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. 188 Develop a Public Transport Strategy to guide the development of the public transport system across Perth and Kinross. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 25 © Arup Page 77 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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. Short (1-4 years) 8 Medium (4-8 years) 3 Long (8-15 years) 4 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 Total number of actions 15 Strategic Actions 4 Supporting Actions 11 Road Network Strategic Actions 32 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 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. Page 78 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 27 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 Blairgowrie and Rattray Coupar Angus Alyth Perth Kinross and Milnathort Dunkeld and Birnam Auchterarder Crieff Pitlochry Aberfeldy Angus Dundee Fife Perth and Kinross Highland Argyll and Bute Stirling Clackmannanshire Aberdeenshire 32 189 121 84 © GettyImages Primary Settlement Railway Station Strategic Road Network Railway Line Page 79 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft 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. Short (1-4 years) 19 Medium (4-8 years) 11 Long (8-15 years) 4 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 Total number of actions 34 Strategic Actions 9 Supporting Actions 25 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 cycle parking across village, town and city centres. Ensure that cycle parking is secure and if feasible, covered. 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. 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. Page 80 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 29 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 Blairgowrie and Rattray Coupar Angus Alyth Perth Kinross and Milnathort Dunkeld and Birnam Auchterarder Crieff Pitlochry Aberfeldy Angus Dundee Fife Perth and Kinross Highland Argyll and Bute Stirling Clackmannanshire Aberdeenshire Sustainable Transport Strategic Actions 117 Support a programme of rail corridor 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. 173 Explore potential for parking areas outwith town centres across PKC, including Park-and- Ride / Park-and-Choose. 209 Work with rail and bus companies to improve the experience within train and 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. 173 1 2 117 12 209 41231 88 A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 29 Primary Settlement Railway Station Strategic Road Network Railway Line Page 81 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 30 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. Short (1-4 years) 15 Medium (4-8 years) 0 Long (8-15 years) 1 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 Total number of actions 16 Strategic Actions 8 Supporting Actions 8 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). 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 meeting the needs of the residents 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). Page 82 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 31 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 behavioural change initiatives. To date, PKC has matched funding from Paths For All through the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Local Authority Fund. Initiatives have included, community engagement (Bikeability Officer, Community Active Travel Coordinator), bus improvement (Real Time Passenger Information screens and free bus days), and marketing and promotion activities. The future of this funding (given the closure of the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Local Authority Fund) is to be communicated to PKC when available. 230 Continue to support and work alongside partners such as Network Rail, Sustrans, and Tactran to help operate and enhance existing transportation systems. A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 31 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 A95 A9 A94 A93 A9 A91 A9 A827 A90 Blairgowrie and Rattray Coupar Angus Alyth Perth Kinross and Milnathort Dunkeld and Birnam Auchterarder Crieff Pitlochry Aberfeldy Angus Dundee Fife Perth and Kinross Highland Argyll and Bute Stirling Clackmannanshire Aberdeenshire 186 225 48 A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Primary Settlement Railway Station Strategic Road Network Railway Line 227226 229228 230 Page 83 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 32 4. Summary and Next Steps 4.1 Summary This document has explained the development of the Draft Action Plan as part of PKC’s Draft Mobility Strategy, and introduced the final list of actions at the draft stage. The Draft Action Plan is a working document which will be updated in Autumn 2024 following further public consultation and appraisal. 4.2 Next Steps 4.2.1 Public Consultation Public consultation is an ongoing process and will continue throughout the appraisal of actions. Following the development of the final list of actions with associated themes, PKC will conduct a second round of public consultation in Summer 2024. 4.2.2 Appraisal Following the next round of public consultation, the actions in the Draft Action Plan will undergo further appraisal. This involves a more detailed consideration of actions, where the outcomes to inform decision makers and investment is presented. 4.2.3 Delivery Plan The Draft Action Plan will set out a bank of actions that can be delivered over the lifespan of the Draft Mobility Strategy in an effective, coordinated and cost-effective manner. A mix of funding is required to support the delivery of the Draft Action Plan. Therefore, the Delivery Plan will also provide high-level costs and identify potential funding sources for the delivery of the actions. In addition, not all actions within the Draft Action Plan are within the remit of PKC and therefore, the delivery of the actions will need to utilise a number of existing and new partnerships to successfully deliver the Action Plan. One of the key steps is identifying the appropriate partner organisations in order to align resources and, whenever possible, to speed up the delivery of the Action Plan. The Draft Mobility Strategy will set 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. An aspirational transport network for Perth City has been visualised overleaf. Page 84 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 33 City Centre Local Development Plan Growth Mobility Hubs with Committed Locations Mobility Hubs with Non-Committed Locations Perth Transport Futures Phases 1, 2, 3 Integrated Sustainable Corridors Active Travel Corridors Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 33 Page 85 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 34 Full List of Actions This is the final list of all 164 actions resulting from preliminary appraisal of the initial long list of 231 actions. The list is organised to show the 44 strategic actions with their supporting actions. Not all actions IDs are present in the tables below due to some actions being sifted out during preliminary appraisal. ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 (Perth to Scone) Sustainable Transport Medium ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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. Sustainable Transport Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 11 Update the existing Active Travel Strategy in line with Transport Scotland's Active Travel Strategy Guidance (February 2023). This will adopt and combine the Mobility Strategies vision and objectives, Tactran’s emerging regional active travel network, and the Perth Cycle Network Masterplan. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Page 86 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 35 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 14 Assess and review Core Path Plan path assets and deliver a programme of improvements. Sustainable Transport Long 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 18 Support partners in the delivery of National Cycle Network enhancements. Sustainable Transport Medium 72 Provide high quality (i.e. safe, segregated, direct) active travel infrastructure, focusing on the delivery of active freeways between Perth city centre / rural areas to employment, health facilitates, services, leisure and tourism activities, to encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle more often. Sustainable Transport Medium 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 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 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 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 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 Page 87 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 36 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 146 Improve/provide active travel crossings that can accommodate cycling over the River Tay. Sustainable Transport Long 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 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 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 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 12 Continue to improve on- and off-street cycle parking across village, town and city centres. Ensure that cycle parking is secure and if feasible, covered. Sustainable Transport Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 207 Together with partners, explore the feasibility of providing secure off-street cycle parking at public transport stops and stations. Sustainable Transport Short Page 88 of 112
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Draft 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 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 138 Explore the provision of electric car club vehicles (and associated charging infrastructure) as part of new housing developments. Innovation and Future Mobility Short 141 Enable inclusion of an electric car sharing vehicle at the site of any significant charging infrastructure. Innovation and Future Mobility Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 32 Continue to inspect, maintain and improve road structures across Perth and Kinross to retain climate resilient networks. Road Network Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 31 Encourage sustainable procurement options for large maintenance contracts. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short 33 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 Page 89 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 38 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 148 Ensure new / improved infrastructure avoids increasing flood risk and reduces risk of flooding. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short 150 Integrate sustainable urban drainage systems in design and placemaking to reduce surface water flooding/run-off. Innovation and Future Mobility Short 221 Support 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 222 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 224 Ensure that the access of agricultural traffic is duly considered in infrastructure projects. Road Network Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Page 90 of 112
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Draft 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 36 Implement and enforce pavement parking in line with the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short 190 Explore potential of removing, reducing, reallocating on- and off-street parking across PKC to create space for sustainable and active travel and public realm. Road Network Short 204 Review pricing of parking. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 39 Support trialling and the adoption of innovative technologies and techniques in line with MS objectives, improving digital accessibility and thus promoting and delivering investment in public and private sector services. Innovation and Future Mobility Short 61 Continue to support hybrid working, encouraging online video conferencing/training/meetings, reducing the need to travel for work, and providing the digital services required. Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Short 151 Work with broadband providers to develop affordable, sustainable internet access, and with social housing providers to ensure tenants get 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 Page 91 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 40 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 42 Explore new bus powers (Transport Act 2019) which would enable Perth and Kinross to run Council-run bus services, franchised bus services or enter into Bus Services Improvement Partnerships (BSIPs) with bus operators in the area. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 40 Lobby for central government ring fenced funding to improve Local Bus Services. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short 43 Encourage, support and promote Community Bus Partnerships and Transport Services across PKC to provide a secure transport option for 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 177 Work with bus service providers to provide hopper bus services around towns and settlements to increase connectivity to key amenities and services. Sustainable Transport Short 180 Ensure there is a sufficient number of voluntary or paid bus drivers for community run buses in rural communities. Sustainable Transport Short Page 92 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 41 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 47 Continue to enforce anti-idling. Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Short 164 Keep “City Centre Traffic Management Review” under continual review. 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 223 Continue to monitor and model traffic flows across Perth City to understand the impacts of new developments and traffic management alterations. Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 55 Support partners to develop and roll out Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). Innovation and Future Mobility Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 44 Explore an e-bike share scheme by public or private operators, or by providing support to community action groups. Innovation and Future Mobility Short Page 93 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 42 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 45 Support and encourage partners and communities to establish Car Clubs. Innovation and Future Mobility Short 110 Develop smart, integrated ticketing and payment services, to modernise, simplify and enable convenience for passengers accessing public transport. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium 137 Pilot integrated parking and charging payments through an integrated mobility platform. Innovation and Future Mobility Short 139 Work 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 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 Page 94 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 43 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 60 Update the Council's Corporate Travel Plan 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 52 Continue to encourage and promote the Council's car pool scheme as well as optimise the services convenience. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 62 Internally promote PKC Low Carbon Car Scheme and Cycle to work schemes. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 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 Page 95 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 44 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 67 Work with partners to ensure public transport is affordable to all, specifically for deprived communities. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 85 Explore the potential for providing further discounted travel schemes. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short 107 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 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 73 Implement workshops and training as well as advertisement and promotional campaigns to increase awareness and the number of journeys made by sustainable travel modes Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short Page 96 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 45 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 63 Promote Tactran lift share scheme through social media and communication platforms. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 64 Promote 'love my bus' through social media and Council communication platforms. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 76 Provide comprehensive cycle training for vulnerable groups at all life stages in accordance with PKC 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 89 Provide and promote travel information that is up to date and current, consistent, coherent, comprehensive (including routes, journey times, timetables, costs and facilities for all available modes), easily available, printable, usable, and tailored to users’ needs including being available in both paper based and digital formats. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 96 Disseminate information and maps of cycle and walking routes throughout Perth and Kinross online and in map print format. To include locations of the Green Route Network, cycle rack locations, active travel networks. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 97 Work with schools to encourage them to have an up to date Travel Plan, and continue to provide support to schools for implementation of the actions within them. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 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 102 Promote Park-and-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 Page 97 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 46 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 140 Work with car club operators to improve information (including in-vehicle information) on using electric club vehicles. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 163 Work with regional partners to further encourage development and employee use of Green Travel Plans in large employers. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 75 Make transport to healthcare accessible for all, physically, socially and financially and undertaken by sustainable modes wherever possible. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Medium ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 158 Promote the health benefits of outdoor recreation and GP-led green health referrals. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 168 Establish Tayside Physical Activity and Green Health Network to develop pathways to support people to be active in their own community. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 169 Ensure everyone in Perth and Kinross has access to a social prescriber and link social prescribers to GP practices. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium 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 Page 98 of 112
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Draft 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 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 111 Deliver connected neighbourhoods within towns and cities, the transport components of 20-minute neighbourhoods, 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 68 Create walkable and wheelable city centre and rural village centres with strategic connections. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium 172 Develop pocket places in key areas with cycle infrastructure and maps / area information and public transport timetables. Public Realm Short Page 99 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 48 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 116 Improve access to bikes (including adapted bicycles, e-cycles and cycle share) through a multi-faceted programme of interventions to enable people to cycle (and also to support walking and wheeling as appropriate) and to give them confidence and skills to do so, such that they can make use of new or existing active travel infrastructure. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 Sustainable Transport ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 176 Improve connections between town centres and greenspaces. Public Realm Medium 181 Explore feasibility to pedestrianise village, town and city centres on a permanent/seasonal basis to create a physical focus and boost local economy. Sustainable Transport Short 206 Integrate art and design within projects to encourage active travel and enhance public realm by exploring ways to incorporate into empty spaces, into navigation/wayfinding, at public transport stations etc. Public Realm Short Page 100 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 49 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 118 Build on infrastructure to provide access for all at public transport interchanges supporting Scotland’s Accessible Travel Framework, to roll out a programme of interchange upgrades by focussing on improved infrastructure design to, and within, bus and railway 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 19 Conduct audits of bus stop and bus and rail interchange accessibility and security and support partners to deliver a programme of improvements to enable increased use and modal shift. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium 24 Support partners to improve the accessibility of rail services and step-free stations. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 25 Support Transport Scotland and partners in the decarbonisation of Scotland's passenger rail services by 2035. Innovation and Future Mobility Long 46 Support taxi and private hire fleets to decarbonise and move towards a low carbon fleet. Innovation and Future Mobility Long 53 Invest in a sustainable/Low Carbon Council fleet including charging/fuelling infrastructure. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium 54 Support partners in exploring hydrogen vehicles and refuelling facilities through the Tactran and Tayside Hydrogen Project. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium Page 101 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 50 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 121 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 120 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, atgrade roundabout and grade-separation) as well as junction rationalisation, realignment/widening of carriageways and provision of overtaking opportunities. Road Network Long 220 Support 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 56 Support bus operators to decarbonise bus services, with consideration to charging infrastructure and fleet. Innovation and Future Mobility Long 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 Page 102 of 112
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Draft 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 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 210 Work with operators to provide on board audio-visual facilities on buses (including naming and announcement of bus stops) to improve accessibility for people with visual or hearing impairments. Accessibility and Inclusivity Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 149 Work with local communities, key stakeholders and resilience groups in the co-design of projects to build better places together. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 153 Ensure developments consider place and prioritise the needs of people before the movement of motor vehicles in line with our sustainable and inclusive streets design guide. 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 49 Prioritise active and sustainable transport by ensuring that new developments are located near key services (shops, schools, parks) and easily accessible by sustainable modes of transport to reduce the need to travel and minimise the use of unsustainable modes. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium 50 For areas and developments with no public transport services, enforce that the developer provides a subsidised service until passenger numbers become commercially viable. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Page 103 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 52 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 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 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 154 Ensure developments consider the impact on the path network and be consistent with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 159 Develop a rural approach/equivalent to the 20-minute neighbourhood concept to enhance local accessibility, help tackle societal causes of inequality, and reduce social isolation and loneliness. Innovation and Future Mobility Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 184 Expand pavements to the houses on the edges of rural villages and towns. Sustainable Transport Long Page 104 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 53 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 161 Protect and incorporate green infrastructure across Perth and Kinross to promote active travel and make connections where possible to blue and green networks. Public Realm Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 130 Safeguard access rights and core paths, including active travel routes, and encourage new and enhanced opportunities for access linked to wider network. Protect and enhance green (land) and blue (water) infrastructure and their networks. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short 156 Work with land managers to ensure existing woodlands are managed for a range of benefits including public access and biodiversity etc. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 173 Explore potential for parking areas outwith town centres across PKC, including Park-and-Ride / Park- and-Choose. Sustainable Transport Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 3 Design and deliver a 'City Centre Mobility Hub' to provide an integrated transport hub in Perth City. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium 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 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 Page 105 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 54 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 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 86 Liaise with Planning Authorities to ensure that land identified as having potential for Park & Ride development is safeguarded within the appropriate Development Plan(s). Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short 185 Improve accessibility to park and ride services for non-car owners and car owners. Sustainable Transport Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 205 Develop a seasonal maintenance plan for active travel facilities to clear them of overgrown vegetation, fallen leaves, snow and ice. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short Page 106 of 112
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Draft 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 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. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 71 Assess the feasibility of increasing freight transport by rail. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Medium 123 Engage the business sector to embed active travel in wider corporate culture including through the use of cargo cycles as the normal choice for local deliveries. Behaviour Change, Education and Awareness Short 134 Engage widely across industries to create opportunities for changing technologies and innovations in logistics such as consolidation centres to reduce carbon emissions. Innovation and Future Mobility Medium 143 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 Page 107 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 56 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 188 Develop a Public Transport Strategy to guide the development of the public transport system across Perth and Kinross. Organisation, Planning and Regulations Short ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 21 Explore options to align rural public transport services with rail services (timetabling). Sustainable Transport Short 22 Explore options to improve sustainable transport and active travel connections to bus and railway stations across Perth and Kinross. Sustainable Transport Medium 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 78 Support the development of inter-city bus coach services supporting links to Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Sustainable Transport Short 80 Encourage the development of direct, 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 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 213 Work with partners to improve the reliability and frequency of bus services, particularly in rural areas. Sustainable Transport Medium Page 108 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 57 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 13 Explore universal speed limit reductions, 20mph across all residential streets along with further speed reductions. Road Network Short 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 103 Follow 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, with the aim of improving speed limit compliance and further enhancing safety across the road network. Road Network Short 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 209 Work with rail and bus companies to improve the experience within train and bus stations by providing free facilities such as adequate seating, well maintained toilets, water refill stations and fast Wi-Fi. Sustainable Transport Short Page 109 of 112
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A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan 58 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 219 Conduct an accessibility audit on all connections between key local services. The audit should focus on the experiences of underrepresented groups, such as the elderly, women, disabled people and people with accessibility issues. Provide improvements that meet inclusive design standards for primary facilities and ancillary infrastructure, such as lighting, seating and toilets. Accessibility and Inclusivity Medium ID Supporting Actions Theme Timescale 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 226 Ensure the continued operation of the public transport system meeting the needs of the residents across Perth and Kinross. Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 Page 110 of 112
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Draft Mobility Strategy Action Plan A Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequalities 59 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 228 Continue the roll out of network improvements as part of Cycling, Walking and Safer Routes. Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 229 Continue to develop and deliver the implementation of on-going behavioural change initiatives. To date, PKC has matched funding from Paths For All through the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Local Authority Fund. Initiatives have included, community engagement (Bikeability Officer, Community Active Travel Coordinator), bus improvement (Real Time Passenger Information screens and free bus days), and marketing and promotion activities. The future of this funding (given the closure of the Smarter Choices, Smarter Places Local Authority Fund) is to be communicated to PKC when available. Business-As-Usual and Committed For Delivery Short ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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 ID Strategic Action Theme Timescale 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. Sustainable Transport Medium Page 111 of 112
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