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TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Core Functions of Agency
Transport Scotland, established in January 2006, is the new national transport agency for Scotland. Transport Scotland plays a key part in improving and expanding Scotland's public transport infrastructure and in promoting transport integration. The Agency is responsible for the rail and trunk road networks and oversees their operation and management. The Agency also supports the delivery of the programme of current and future major infrastructure projects for road and rail; has established and is running the new Scotland-wide free bus scheme for older and disabled people from spring 2006; and oversees the provision of impartial travel information services and support the increased provision of integrated tickets.
Agency Priorities in 2006 - 2009
- Ensuring that Scotland's trunk road and railway systems are managed efficiently, effectively and economically.
- Establishing and running the national concessionary travel schemes.
- Delivering the Scottish Executive's committed programme of enhancements to Scotland's rail and trunk road infrastructure.
- Helping to build Scotland's National Transport Strategy by setting investment priorities for tomorrow's rail and trunk road networks.
Agency Statement of Objectives to advance gender equality
Transport Scotland will continue to promote the advancement of gender equality by ensuring that our main-stream policy initiatives and programmes take cognisance of gender equality. We will ensure that women are involved in the development and implementation of policy initiatives and that the delivery of such initiatives are targeted to ensure that women are aware of and can take full advantage of access to a safe and accessible rail and trunk road network. The broader context to this work will be the National Transport Strategy.
The evidence base for gender equality and transport, has been set out in the ETLLD action plan.
Our overarching gender equality objective will be to ensure that our policies and practices are subject to gender impact assessment and that, where necessary, amendments are made.
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Gender Equality Duty Action Plan
Key policy where the agency is or will take forward gender equality |
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Policy | Action | By whom | By when | Outcome expected |
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Through the Franchise Agreement with First Scotrail a number of achievements have been made including a commitment to improved safety and security on the railway. We know that women perceive higher risks in using public transport. | Some 250 trains will be equipped with CCTV over the next threeyears. | First Scotrail in liaison with Transport Scotland | 2009 | Better and safer public transport services which should encourage more passengers generally and women in particular. |
Rollout of SQUIRE (Service Quality Inspection Regime) through First Scotrail. | This is a performance measurement which Transport Scotland uses in relation to the conditions of stations and trains specifically in relation to: - Cleanliness
- Passenger Comfort
- Access to stations
- Customer Ticketing Services
- Passenger Information
Poor performance results in a financial penalty for the operator. SQUIRE now covers 100% of the network and reports are produced every quarter. | Transport Scotland and First Scotrail | On-going | Better and safer public transport stations, trains and services which should encourage more passengers generally and women in particular. |
Arrangements for delivering the general duty to promote gender equality. |
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1. What arrangements will you put in place to ensure that your policies, services, functions pay due regard to the need to eliminate any unlawful discrimination between women and men? | We will review our analytical evidence base in relation to where discrimination may occur in the delivery of service and take forward additional research as appropriate. | TEAR in conjunction with Transport Group | Annual Review | Enhanced evidence base highlighting need for additional research and/or remedial action. |
2. What arrangements will you put in place to ensure that your policies, services, functions are able to pay due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity between women and men? | We will include a question in all new consultations (where appropriate) about gender equality. We will incorporate impact assessment tools in option appraisals for ministers and look to see if the accessibility section in the current Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance needs to be enhanced We will continue to and expand collection of data relating to the use by women of our transport networks. | All Directorates | Annual Review | Women and men both equally able to access and use the services which we oversee. |
3. How will you identify gender equality goals and outcomes for your area of work? | We will identify gender equality goals and outcomes through research and data collection and consultation. | All Directorates | Annual Review | A better understanding of the benefits realised/impact of outcomes and the link to policy and programme interventions. |
4. How will you ensure that employees, stakeholders and/or service users are consulted in the process of setting gender equality goals and outcomes for your area of work? | Through active involvement and focused consultation exercises. | All Directorates | Annual Review | Better focussed gender equality goals and outcomes. |
5. What arrangements will you put in place to ensure that we are able to report on progress on an annual basis? | Progress against the above will be reported annually to the Transport Scotland Board and each Directorate may undertake more frequent audits. | All Directorates Chief Executive | Annual Review | Embedded process to ensure thorough monitoring and reporting on activity. |
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