The plan sets out how Transport Scotland will fulfill its responsibilities and duties under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 for trunk roads.
We have developed the plan involving disabled people and representative groups to identify the main issues and outcomes.
The objectives of the Trunk Road Action Plan are:
- To make Scotland’s trunk road network safer and more accessible for all users
- To develop the understanding of the needs of disabled people among professional and technical staff involved in designing and maintaining trunk roads
- To involve disabled people in the development of good practice guidance
- To make facilities and services more accessible from the Trunk Road Network
- To make journeys secure and comfortable for all by working with other service providers and utilising appropriate technology
- To promote journeys by public transport by working with Local Authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships and operators to improve access, facilities and information at bus stops.
Since its publication, Transport Scotland has extended the remit of the original working group to form the Roads for All Forum to provide ongoing involvement in the implementation of the Trunk Road Action Plan.
