Our Aims

SEStran''s Aims

SEStran aims to develop a transportation system for South East Scotland that will enable business to function effectively, and provide everyone living in the region with improved access to health care, education, public services and employment opportunities.  

SEStran''s  Vision

The vision of SEStran is for a regional transport system that:

"Provides all citizens of South East Scotland with a genuine choice of transport which fulfils their needs and provides travel opportunities for work and leisure on a sustainable basis."

SEStran''s Objectives

Our objectives, which are laid out in the RTS, include:

• Reducing the number of commuter journeys by single occupancy vehicles within South East Scotland
• Minimising the overall need for travel; especially by car
• Maximising public transport provision and achieving public transport integration and intermodality
• Improving safety for all road and transport users
• Enhancing community life and social inclusion
• Maintaining existing infrastructure to a standard that ensures that it can be fully utilised
• Enhancing movement of freight, especially by rail and other non-road modes