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ANNEX K Equality Impact Assessment
The Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 requires that regional transport partnerships include provision about how transport will be provided, developed, improved and operated so as to, amongst other things, encourage equal opportunities and, in particular, the observance of the equal opportunities requirements i.e. the existing law.
Therefore, as an integral part of the development of the regional transport strategy, we suggest that each Transport Partnership undertakes an equality impact assessment. This will help to ensure that the strategy does not have an adverse impact on equality groups. There is not currently a set format for this but the following questions should help provide a framework or checklist for such an assessment. It is essential that you consult with representatives of equality groups. The Scottish Executive will be able to provide key contacts for this purpose, please contact Transport Group on 0131 244 0263 in the first instance.
General
- What are the objectives of the regional transport strategy?
- Who is intended to benefit from the strategy (and how) and who will be otherwise affected by it?
Evidence
- What evidence are you aware of on the transport needs of equality groups and have you used this during the scoping and option development/appraisal stages?
- Have you considered what evidence and information is available on the possible impact that the different strategy options might have on different equality groups?
- Based on the evidence and information available, does or could the chosen strategy impact adversely on any particular group? Is the impact significant?
Consultation
- How have you included equality groups and/or their representatives during the consultation phases of the strategy development?
- What was the outcome of the consultation?
Actions
- If adverse or potential adverse impact was identified, what modifications have you made to the strategy as a result, or what other action will you take to address this?
- Who will be responsible for this action and when will this be done?
- What are the intended outcomes of any remedial action?
Monitoring
- How will the impact of the strategy on equality groups be covered by the required monitoring?
Publishing
- How will you make the results of your equality impact assessment known?
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