The Scottish Government aims to promote economic growth, social inclusion and sustainable development through a safe, integrated and efficient transport network.
Guidance to aid transport planners and decision-makers in the development of transport policies, plans, programmes and projects has been published.
The guidance follows an objective led framework approach which should ensure that the best solutions to transport problems or opportunities to make transport improvements are taken forward, based on robust evidence.
For further information see Transport Appraisal Guidance on the Transport Scotland website.