Annual report 2006/07
Foreword
Executive summary
1: Introduction
2: Vision and aims
2.1 Vision
2.2 Strategic aims
3: Our work in 2006-07
3.1 Main Committee
3.2 Policy and Research Working Group
3.3 Services Working Group
4: Consultation responses
Annex A: MACS members, observers and staff
Annex B: Financial statement
Annex C: Membership on external groups
Foreword
The fourth year of the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) has been an eventful one. Despite the establishment of a new Transport Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) - the Public Transport Users Committee (PTUC) - the then Minister for Transport, Tavish Scott MSP, confirmed that MACS would continue in its current form. This provided us with an assurance of the valuable contribution made by MACS. We also received an acknowledgement of the important role MACS has to play within the Scottish Executive response to the Equal Opportunities Committee (EOC) Disability Inquiry Report Removing Barriers and Creating Opportunities. This was also highlighted during the oral evidence to the EOC given by Rhona Brankin, the then Minister for Communities.
In line with the principle of shared resources, a joint Secretariat to support MACS and PTUC was established and moved into accessible office accommodation in the Dunfermline Business Centre at the end of January 2007.
The issues high on our agenda during the period of this report were:
- The development of the National Transport Strategy (NTS) and Regional Transport Partnership (RTP) Strategy;
- Developing a close working relationship with Transport Scotland;
- The scoping of a pilot to test the viability of using self-assessment as a method of assessing eligibility for concessionary travel.
We must acknowledge the valuable contribution made by Ewan Jones and Alastair McPherson who left MACS during the period covered by the report. Indeed I am grateful to all of the members for the commitment, individual skills and experience they brought and contributed selflessly to the work of the Committee during 2006-07.
We look forward to an exciting and challenging Work Programme in 2007-08. This is available on our website at www.macs-mobility.org/wp2007/index.htm and includes the development of a suite of policy/briefing statements and the scoping and commissioning of research to develop a methodology, which will identify the needs of older and disabled people. We will also foster a close working relationship with Regional Transport Partnerships to help improve their understanding of the needs of older and disabled people and in the course of the year we hope to complete the development of a design manual to assist RTPs in the planning and design of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) systems across Scotland.
In short, I expect 2007/2008 to be a significant and interesting year for MACS.
Trevor Meadows
Convener
Executive summary
MACS vision
MACS believes in a Scotland where anyone with a mobility problem due to some physical, mental or sensory impairment can go when and where everyone else can and has the information and opportunities to do so.
Summary of achievements 2006/2007
Main Committee Work
- Represented on National Transport Strategy (NTS) Reference Group and contributed to NTS;
- Convinced the Scottish Executive to take forward a pilot to test the viability of self-assessment as a method of assessing eligibility for concessionary travel; MACS contributing to project specifications in 2007/2008.
Policy and Research Working Group
- Contributed to project specification for Evaluation of the Concessionary Travel Scheme;
- Commissioned an evaluation of current Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Guidance and identified the need for a design manual for DRT systems;
- Contributed to RTP Strategies.
Services Working Group
- Gathered evidence about motability and shopmobility (to be considered further in 2007/2008);
- Revised policy statement on rail travel;
- Contributed to development of research specification for the Scottish Executive into off-street parking.
1. Introduction
MACS was set up in May 2002 as the Scottish Executive's statutory adviser on disability issues in relation to transport policy in Scotland.
The work programme for 2006-07 is available on our website www.macs-mobility.org/wp2007/index.htm or from the MACS Secretariat (contact details are given below). This report indicates how we have performed against our strategic aims (detailed on page 7) and highlights progress against work programme commitments. The work undertaken by the Main Committee is detailed in Section 3.1. The more detailed aspects of the work of the Committee were channelled through two working groups during the period of this report. In Sections 3.2 and 3.3 we show the action plans for each working group and provide a short report on our progress. A summary of MACS' responses to consultations is provided in Section 4.
Short biographies for each of our voluntary members who have served on the committee during the period of the report and have devoted two days a month to MACS work is given at Annex A together with details of observers and staff.
It cost £167,081.62 to run MACS for the 12 months covered by this report. A fuller financial statement for this period is included as Annex B.
Annex C provides information on membership of MACS members on external groups.
If you would like any further information on our work our Secretariat will happy to help and can be contacted at:
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2. Vision and aims
2.1 Vision
This is the long-term outcome which all of MACS' work is designed to bring about, and it states that:
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2.2 Strategic aims
In furtherance of the above vision MACS has a number of key strategic aims which it will pursue:
- To give Scottish Ministers advice on aspects of policy affecting the travel needs of disabled people.
- To take account of the broad views and experiences of disabled people when giving advice.
- To encourage awareness amongst disabled people in Scotland of developments which affect their mobility, choices and opportunities.
- To work closely with the Scottish Executive and ensure our work programme complements the work being undertaken by the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC), the Scottish Office of the Disability Rights Commission and other organisations, voluntary and statutory agencies.
- To promote the travel needs of disabled people with transport planners and operators so that these are fully taken into account in the delivery of services.
- To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our work against the above aims and objectives in improving travel opportunities for disabled people in Scotland.
3. Our work in 2006-07
3.1 Main Committee
The Main Committee met nine times over the period of this report. The Minutes of each Main Committee meeting can be found on our website or are available from our Secretariat.
MACS has maintained its strong links with the Scottish Executive (SE), the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and the Disabled Person's Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) who all have observer status and attend the MACS Main Committee meetings. The Committee has also developed a close working relationship with Transport Scotland during the year and contributed to relevant working/advisory groups (details are included at Annex C).
The main areas of work covered by the Main Committee were:
National Transport Strategy
MACS was represented on the National Transport Strategy Reference Group. In their response of 12 July to the consultation MACS welcomed the production of a National Transport Strategy, which had as one of its goals the promotion of accessibility and also had as one of its high level objectives the promotion of social inclusion. The National Transport Strategy was published on 5 December 2006. MACS will keep the strategy under review and provide advice in relation to any amendments/updates when the strategy is reviewed.
Scoping a pilot to test the viability of self-assessment as a method of assessing eligibility for Concessionary Travel
We reported in last year's Annual Report that we had commissioned independent research to support our case to the Scottish Executive for funding of a pilot project to test the viability of 'self-assessment'.
The Scottish Executive accepted our scoping paper for a pilot project in December 2006 and we are now considering the design and running of a 12-month pilot and the monitoring and evaluation of the project.
This is included on our work programme for 2007-08 and we will collaborate with the SE on the commissioning of the pilot during 2007-08.
Equal Opportunities Committee Disability Inquiry
MACS was asked to provide advice to the Equal Opportunities Committee Disability Inquiry in May 2006 and has been monitoring the SE response to the recommendations within the Transport Section of the EOC report Removing Barriers and Creating Opportunities. Monitoring of the implementation of the EOC recommendations has been included in the 2007-08 work programme.
Visit to Orkney in May 2006
The Committee travelled to Orkney for a visit in May 2006 to increase the understanding and knowledge of members and staff on the transport problems experienced by disabled people as well as parents and carers with disabled children. The visit was also an opportunity to engage with local people who have responsibility for planning and providing transport in order to encourage them to give full consideration to the needs of people with mobility difficulties. A full report of the visit and our findings can be found on our website.
MACS Internal Working Groups
During 2006-07 the two Working Groups (WG) through which the more detailed aspects of the work of the Committee were channelled were:
- The Policy and Research Working Group (PRWG)
Chaired by John Moore with Fiona McCall as Deputy Chairperson, PRWG met ten times during 2006/07; and - The Services Working Group (SWG)
Chaired until 14 February 2007 by Jane Horsburgh and then by Alan Rees with Bryan Alexander as Deputy Chairperson, the SWG met nine times during 2006/07.
Sections 3.2 and 3.3 provide a short report on the work undertaken by each of the WGs to further the key strategic aims identified on page 7 and the progress achieved.
Membership of External Groups
Committee members also represented MACS on various external groups (listed at Annex C) during the period of the report to ensure that the broad views, experiences and travel needs of disabled people are presented and taken fully into account in policy developments.
3.2 Policy and Research Working Group (PRWG)
Progress on PRWG Action Plan
3.2.1 Introduction
The Policy and Research Working Group Action Plan stated that the WG would focus its work on transport strategy, policy, planning and research; consulting with disabled people, stakeholders and government (both local and national). In addition it would advise Scottish Ministers on the development of policies that would increase the degree of access, mobility and choice available to disabled people.
3.2.2 Actions
(i) Review available evidence base and advise Scottish Ministers and SE staff on issues which require further research where there are gaps and needs. Where appropriate, work in partnership with other stakeholders.
Achievements
PRWG reviewed the SE 2006 Research Programme and identified 4 projects in which it had an interest. PRWG submitted comments on the specification for one of the projects (in relation to the Evaluation of the Concessionary Travel Scheme) which is expected to be commissioned in June 2007.
The remaining three projects have been delayed and are now scheduled to be included in the SE 2007-08 work programme. PRWG will continue to monitor to ensure they are consulted on the project specifications.
See also progress at (ii) below.
In January 2007 PRWG commissioned a professional and independent evaluation of the SE website based publication 'How to plan and run flexible Demand Responsive Transport Guidance'. As a follow up to the Consultant's report received in February 2007 the PRWG commissioned the development of a first section of a design manual to take stakeholders through the whole process of planning, design, and implementation of DRT systems.
This work is ongoing and included in the PRWG Work Programme for 2007-08 and members have a commitment to liaise with officials within the SE Transport Directorate on this proposal and keep them informed of progress.
(ii) Compare SE Research Improved Public Transport for Disabled People with the MACS Vision
- To identify and report on gaps in the research and the target areas where more work needs to be carried out and through regular briefings and meetings advise Scottish Ministers and SE officials on policy and strategy areas which need to be prioritised.
Achievements
In September 2006 PRWG commissioned consultants to review recent research to:
- Identify common themes and conclusions;
- Identify and prioritise the required actions to increase the mobility of people, including the changes, which would result in people with reduced mobility actually making journeys to a range of facilities and activities.
Follow up on this item is included within the 2007-08 work programme.
(iii) Interface with Transport Scotland, the Regional Transport Partnerships and other Scottish and UK government agencies. In particular, this work will involve:
- Monitoring and reporting on the extent to which national and regional transport strategies include appropriate consideration of accessibility requirements.
- Promoting the needs of disabled people to these agencies and assist them in devising passenger transport services and strategies to meet their travel requirements.
Achievements
PRWG responded to the National Transport Strategy consultation and was also consulted and commented at various stages of the process in the development of the Regional Transport Strategies across the 7 RTP areas. PRWG is in the process of developing a model framework for closer working relationship with all of the RTPs throughout the life of the Regional Transport Strategies.
- Monitoring developments relating to the Disability Rights Commission consultation on the definition of disability and the possible implications of the widening of this definition.
Achievements
PRWG noted the DRC recommendation to Government submitted in July 2006 on the definition of disability and discussed concerns of the implications of this with DRC.
(iv) Identify key policy stakeholders that MACS and disabled people need to work with and to influence in order to realise our vision. This will involve:
- External dialogue; continue to engage with a wide range of groups and individuals from Scotland and further field in order to ensure that our work, research and advice to Ministers is focused, relevant, and not limited.
- Increasing the scope and depth of internal debate; co-opt additional members onto the Working Group if required in order to ensure that the Working Group includes the most diverse range of opinions.
Achievements
A revised external Communication Strategy was developed by the PRWG and subsequently presented to and approved by the Main Committee.
3.3 Services Working Group (SWG)
Progress on SWG Action Plan
3.3.1 Introduction
The Services Working Group Action Plan for 2006-07 stated that the SWG would be involved in the gathering of information and consultation on issues relating to passenger transport services. These services would include scheduled bus, rail, air and ferry services and non-scheduled services such as demand responsive transport, community transport services, taxi services, group transport services, voluntary car schemes and door-to-door systems. This group would also address issues relating to the environment (e.g. Home Zones and Shared Spaces/Surfaces, Road Planning Consent etc).
3.3.2 Actions
(i) Working with rail operators and policy makers on accessibility to rail services and infrastructure in order to ensure that the needs of disabled people are clearly understood. This was to include:
- Working in partnership with First Scotrail, Transport Scotland and the Scottish Executive to ensure that funding available to operators is directed at the stations where it would maximise mobility for disabled passengers.
- Seeking to advance accessibility of trains prior to the deadline of 2020 set by the UK government.
- Advising Scottish Ministers on policy options that would maximise the accessibility of rail services to disabled people.
Achievements
An early meeting was held with Transport Scotland and ongoing communication was established.
The Integration and Access Manager, First Scotrail, attended the SWG meeting in February 2007 to update members on progress of actions by First Scotrail and to answer members' questions on areas of concern.
Network Rail's representative attended the SWG meeting on 14 March to update members on the Access for All Local Project Group Forum.
SWG revised and presented the final version of MACS' Policy Statement on Rail Travel at the Main Committee on 14 March 2007 which is available on the MACS website.
(ii) In the light of current and future Scottish Executive research findings the SWG undertook to:
- Explore the potential to assist disabled people to access/acquire flexible personal transport and/or taxi facilities and present our findings to Scottish Ministers.
- Review and report on the relative impact of statutory travel concessions schemes (i.e. Scottish Executive free national bus travel) and voluntary travel concession schemes (e.g. taxi- card).
Achievements
SWG investigated the elements of the Motability Scheme to ensure members were familiar with and well informed about the scheme. The SWG will consider during 2007-08 whether MACS should prepare a policy paper on the scheme.
SWG also investigated and gathered information on Shopmobility Schemes in Scotland. SWG will consider during 2007-08 whether MACS should prepare a policy paper on the scheme.
(iii) Investigating how transport is delivered within health and community services
- SWG undertook to monitor the move towards pooling of Health and Social Services transport resources to meet the needs of the people with mobility difficulties within the community. This was to include advice to Scottish Ministers on appropriate policy interventions, which will maximise the benefit of integrated local authority transport services to disabled people.
Achievements
SWG identified similar work being conducted within the SE and engaged with the SE Joint Improvement Team on this. Within the forthcoming work programme SWG will continue to monitor developments and maintain an ongoing relationship with SE on this through membership on the Transport with Care Advisory Group.
(iv) The Services Working Group also continued a number of ongoing initiatives such as:
- Developing its knowledge base and review MACS' policy statements in relation to all modes of transport.
Achievements
SWG completed the revision of the Policy Statement on Rail Travel and also identified a series of topics for possible inclusion in suite of Policy statements to be developed. These have been included for development during the 2007-08 Work Programme.
- Contributing to the work of DPTAC by ensuring that the recommendations from the review of the DPTAC guidance on the design of large passenger ships and passenger infrastructure to meet the needs of disabled people are disseminated and taken forward in Scotland.
Achievements
MACS was represented on the DPTAC Maritime Working Party and has contributed the development of the new DPTAC Ferries guidance, which is due to be the subject of consultation between mid May and mid July 2007.
SWG agreed that a short-life working group will be formed to develop new guidance material on ship to shore transition, particularly for smaller vessels and this has been included within the SWG work programme for 2007-08.
- Monitoring developments in relation to the pedestrian environment, in particular Home Zones and Shared Spaces/Surfaces.
Progress
Home Zones
Members visited and reported back on informal visits to Home Zone projects in Scotland and have a representative on the Disabled Person's Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) research Inclusive Home Zones - design guidance for Home Zones that reflect the needs of disabled people.
Members also reviewed and commented on the SE Report on Home Zones Schemes in Scotland and recommended the incorporation of the DPTAC research findings into future redrafting of the SE Home Zones Guidance.
- Monitoring issues relating to disabled persons parking.
Achievements
SE Research on Abuse of Off-street Parking
MACS was involved in the development of the specification for the SE research into the Abuse of Off-street parking and continued to provide advice and contribute through membership of the Research Project Advisory Group.
Consultation on Jackie Baillie's Bill
SWG members considered and commented on Jackie Baillie's Disabled Person's Parking (Scotland) Bill in February 2007.
Blue Badge Consultation
SWG members considered and commented on the SE consultation on amendments/revisions to the Blue Badge Scheme consultation in December 2006.
- Monitoring transport planning in relation to the inclusion of transport provision for disabled people associated with Glasgow's bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Achievements
Glasgow's Bid for Commonwealth Games
SWG has maintained a watching brief in relation to the proposed bid through membership on the Transport Technical Working Group.
4. Consultation responses
MACS responded to the following consultations during the 12-month period of the report giving advice on aspects of policy affecting the travel needs of disabled people. For a copy of our full responses please see our website or contact our Secretariat.
Revision of the Highway Code - Consultation
The Committee's response concentrated on the Rules for Powered Wheelchairs and Powered Mobility Scooters (Rules 34 - 44). The Committee felt that further advice should be included in the Highway Code in relation to training, insurance, maintenance, safety of the vehicles etc. (Date of reply 8 May 2006)
Age and Experience: Consultation on the Strategy for a Scotland with an Ageing Population
The Committee's response offered advice in relation to the provision of suitable transport services. Pointing out that as the incidence of disability increases with age the availability of accessible affordable transport becomes increasingly important for older people if they were to enjoy the benefits that others had in later life. (Date of reply 6 June 2006)
Scotland's National Transport Strategy: Consultation
MACS welcomed the production of a National Transport Strategy, which had as one of its goals the promotion of accessibility and also had as one of its high level objectives the promotion of social inclusion. MACS also noted that one of the key points stressed in the introduction to the consultation document is that "transport is not an end in itself". The Committee felt confident that if these issues were addressed the National Transport Strategy should be able to deliver a passenger transport system that truly reflected the needs of disabled people. MACS expressed the view that previously the provision of a passenger transport system for disabled people had been provided very much on an ad hoc basis and had not resulted in much of an improvement in the mobility of disabled people. (Date of reply 12 July 2006)
Scottish Executive Consultation on Blue Badge Scheme
In its response to the Blue Badge consultation the committee indicated that it was content with the proposed new categories (i.e. children under two and people with temporary mobility impairment but had concerns about the increase in the fee from £2 to £20 and sought advice on the basis for this increase. (Date of reply 22 Dec 2006).
Annex A: MACS members, observers and staff
Trevor Meadows (Convener) has been Team Leader for Accessible and Community Transport with Fife Council Transportation Services since 1996. He is responsible for the accessible transport strategy and the delivery of services through Concessionary Fares schemes, Taxicard and Dial-a-Ride services. Trevor, who has worked on accessible transport issues nationally and in Europe, was the Co-ordinator of ReadiBus, the national pilot project, which identified the nature and scale of mobility handicap. From 1982 to 1994 he was the Director of the National Advisory Unit for Community Transport and was appointed as member and then technical advisor to the UK Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. He was a member of the European Council of Ministers of Transport Working Group on Transport for People With Mobility Handicaps.
Mairi O'Keefe (Deputy Convener) has a nursing background. Before she left to become a management consultant in London, Mairi had undertaken a wide variety of management roles working for BAA Scottish Airports, most recently as a change manager and has had special responsibility for people with disabilities. Since June 2003 Mairi has been employed by the MS Society Scotland. For personal reasons Mairi took a 6-month leave of absence from November 2006.
Bryan Alexander, who has a hearing impairment, is a retired solicitor, notary and former secretary to a Valuation Appeal Committee, having spent over 30 years working as a principal in private legal practice. He has always taken a keen interest in voluntary organisations and has held the position of Chairman to a Citizens Advice Bureau, Community Council and Crime Prevention Panel.
Jean Dunlop, who is a wheelchair user, has a record of achievement working in the disability field in Ayrshire. Jean is a Disability Equality Awareness trainer, the Vice-Chair of the Scottish Accessible Information Forum, Chair of PHAB Scotland and a former member of the National Transport Forum for Scotland. Jean is also a member of the Disabled Persons' Transport Advisory Committee, the UK government's statutory adviser on the transport needs of disabled people (since 1996).
Georgina Hobhouse, who has impaired mobility and is a wheelchair user, has served on the board of Argyll & the Islands Enterprise and as a member of RPC Scotland (CalMac User's Committee). Georgina works for House of Lochar, publishing Scottish books on the island of Colonsay, where she also runs a bookshop. She has lived on the island for more than twenty years and has a degree in Agricultural Economics from Edinburgh University.
Jane Horsburgh is the Policy Officer (Scotland) for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. She has over the last seventeen years been instrumental in the planning and implementation of mobility and rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people. Jane has been involved with mobility and access issues for people with a disability through various projects such as the carriage of assistant dogs in airplanes, 'safer streets and inclusive design in pedestrian environment' campaigns. Jane is a past member of Angus Access Panel.
Ewan Jones, Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Operations, Community Transport Association UK Ltd, has been involved in the promotion, establishment and development of accessible transport services since 1984, working on the technical development of accessible passenger vehicles and the promotion of integrated services which are accessible and available to the widest possible range of people. (Ewan resigned at the end of 2006 because of other work commitments.)
Fiona McCall, who has impaired mobility, has worked in community education for 28 years, initially as a community worker and latterly as a trainer. She is a counsellor and provides advice and support to ensure people know their rights and how to access these and appropriate services. Fiona chairs an Access Panel (Central Borders), provides training in DDA legislation and its implementation, undertakes Access Auditing, and provides training in access auditing to disabled people.
George McKendrick, an Operations Manager in Road Passenger Transport, has considerable experience in strategic policy and negotiation. He has worked in the bus industry since 1969 starting as a part time conductor when a student. George progressed to Supervisor then Garage Manager first at Wishaw then East Kilbride with Central SMT. In 1990 he moved to Newcastle as Manager at Busways Byker Depot. In 1995 he became Divisional Manager responsible for all depots in Newcastle. In 2000 he joined the new management team at Lothian Buses as Operations Manager with responsibility for all company operations.
Roderick McLeod is a part-time computing consultant and since May 1999 has been an Independent Councillor with Orkney Islands Council. He has a keen interest in rural and island transport matters, particularly in relation to the needs of disabled people. Roderick is Chair of Orkney College Management Council.
Alastair McPherson, who has impaired mobility, has over 20 years experience of public transport planning and operation and has managed successively bus, coach and train businesses. He was previously the Managing Director of ScotRail and a member of the National Transport Forum for Scotland. (Alastair chose not to apply for reappointment at the end of his first term in November 2006.)
John Moore is the Managing Director of Lothian Community Transport Services (LCTS). He has worked in the community transport sector since 1976, and has been with LCTS since 1983. John has co-authored publications on minibus operation and management. He currently works with voluntary groups, equality fora and local authorities in Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian to develop and implement community and accessible transport strategies.
Alan Rees, MBE until his retirement in 1993 was the Assistant Director of the Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations' Council. Alan is now the Secretary of the Scottish Accessible Transport Alliance (SATA) and was previously the Chairman of Handicabs (Lothian). He was a member of the Transport/Rail Users Committees for Scotland from 1987-98.
Observers:
Euan Page, DRC (until August 2006)
Lisa Shine, DRC (from August 2006)
Andy Kirby, DPTAC
Lynne Duff, SE Transport Division
The Secretariat comprised Jean Wilson, Secretary, until end December 2006 and Emma Sinclair who replaced Jean as Secretary on 22 January 2007, Sandra Falconer, Assistant Secretary and Kerry Wall, Office Administrator. This team is based in accessible offices in Dunfermline.
Annex B: Financial statement
Expenditure for the period 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2007 is detailed in the table below.
| Item | Expenditure (£)
2006-07 |
| MACS Staff Salaries | 93,686.55 |
| MACS Convener & Members T&S | 10,477.91 |
| MACS Convener & Members 'other expenses' | 348.96 |
| MACS Staff T&S | 1,264.73 |
| Travel and accommodation central booking costs | 6,483.22 |
| Conference fees | 1,551.02 |
| MACS office accommodation | 13,839.76 |
| MACS meeting costs | 6,633.17 |
| MACS IT & telecommunications | 4,581.63 |
| MACS research | 8,601.00 |
| MACS other office services | 1,623.33 |
| MACS training | 4,021.37 |
| MACS other expenditure (stationery, postage, printing, etc.) | 13,968.97 |
| Total | 167,081.62 |
Annex C: Membership of external groups 2006-2007
Disabled Person's Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC):
- Observer status on DPTAC Main Committee;
- Maritime Working Group;
- Research Inclusive Home Zones - design guidance for Home Zones that reflect the needs of disabled people.
Disability Rights Commission (DRC):
- Disability Equality Duty (DED) Reference Group.
Scottish Executive:
- Advisory Group on Strategy for Ageing Population;
- Efficient Government Transport Working Group;
- National Concessionary Travel Scheme Advisory Group;
- National Transport Strategy (NTS) Reference Group;
- Research Steering Group - Tackling the abuse of off-street parking for disabled people.
Transport Scotland:
- Rail Accessibility Forum;
- Strategic Transport Projects Review Reference Group.
Others:
- Network Rail Access for All Local Project Group;
- Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 Bid: Transport Technical Working Group;
- Joint Committee on the Mobility of Blind and Partially Sighted People;
- Real Time Information Group (RTIG);
- Transport with Care Project Group.