Transport (Scotland) Act 2001

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TSO (The Stationery Office)
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This Act sets out measures aimed to improve Scotland's system of public transport whilst relieving congestion and reducing air pollution. The policy objectives are to deliver a sustainable, effective and integrated transport system for Scotland. The aim is to empower local authorities to deliver local solutions to local problems and promote partnership working to meet Scotland's transport challenges.

The provisions of the Act cover:

  • Joint transport strategies

  • Bus services

  • Road user charging and the workplace parking levy

  • Concessionary fares

  • Bridges

  • Measures relating to school crossing patrols

  • Motorcycle parking and blue badges

Some specific measures include:

  • Free bus fares for the elderly and disabled

  • The introduction of 10 mph 'Home Zones' in residential areas aimed at making the streets safer

  • Ticketing schemes

  • Co-ordinating journeys aimed at making travel simpler

  • Local congestion charging for driving into urban centres with all revenue charging ringfenced for local transport

Extent N/A ISBN 9780105900122
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Format N/A Published 05 Feb 2001
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