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Clackmannanshire-Fife-Edinburgh transport study underway

Date: 06th May 2009

 SEStran, in partnership with Fife Council and Clackmannanshire Council, has commissioned a study into opportunities to improve freight and passenger transport links in the corridor on the north side of the Forth between Clackmannanshire, Fife and Edinburgh. We are eager to hear the views of all interested parties. 

The aim of the study, which is being carried out by Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd, is to examine current transport issues within this corridor, identify problems and seek opportunities available to improve connections and travel conditions for both passengers and freight. 

Researchers will compile a database of existing key local issues within the study area, analyse and quantify current and future demand for transport over the medium-term, and identify and develop options for improving transport connections through the transport corridor.  

These options will include a range of ‘multi-modal’ passenger and freight services which will provide improved connectivity between Clackmannanshire, Fife and Edinburgh. 

Anyone who would like to express their views should contact Dr Marwan AL-Azzawi, the consultant’s Project Manager, by e-mail at marwan.al-azzawi@scottwilson.com  

SEStran Partnership Director, Alex Macaulay said:  

“There is a need to improve connectivity to Clackmannanshire from both the east and west and at the same time a requirement to improve connectivity from south and west Fife to Edinburgh. Connectivity from Dunfermline and west Fife to Clackmannanshire, Stirling and west Scotland should also be improved.”

ENDS

SEStran - South East of Scotland Transport Partnership - is one of seven new Statutory Regional Transport Partnerships (RTP) created by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 and is a partnership of eight local councils covering the Borders, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.

For further information, please contact:

Andrew Dougal,

SEStran Communications Officer

T: 0131-524-5161

M: 07889-010-291

E: Andrew.dougal@sestran.gov.uk 

Or  

Mrs Karen Miller 

Scott Wilson Scotland Ltd 

(0141 354 5600)  

Notes  

  1. The study is anticipated to last 5 months and will be overseen by a Steering Group consisting of representatives from SEStran, Fife and Clackmannanshire Councils.
 
  1. The research will involve widespread consultation with key stakeholders including freight and other transport organisations, through a planned series of telephone interviews and one-to-one discussions with key stakeholders.
 
  1. The consultants are particularly interested in hearing from any organisations, passenger and freight bodies, companies and businesses, local residential groups, and other representatives or travellers who would like to speak to them about their experiences.
 
  1. Telephone questionnaire
   
1

STAKEHOLDER DETAILS

1.1

Please confirm your name and contact details:

            Name/position:             Organisation (if relevant):                Address:                        Tel. No:                         Email:               
2

KEY ISSUES

2.1

What is your view of the current transport infrastructure (rail links, rail infrastructure roads, bus station, bus stops etc) between Clackmannanshire (Alloa) and Fife (Dunfermline/Rosyth), considering in particular the modes which you regard as being the most relevant to yourself or your organisation?

  
2.2

What is your view of the current transport services (e.g. rail, bus, other road etc) in the Clackmannanshire – Fife – Edinburgh corridor, considering any mode specific issues?

  
2.3What is your view on the extent to which the needs of passenger & freight transport in the Clackmannanshire – Fife – Edinburgh corridor are satisfied?   
2.4What are, in your opinion, the current and potential future key transport problems in the corridor between Clackmannanshire, Fife and Edinburgh and what could be the underlying causes?  a) currently:  b) future, short term (up to 2012):  c) future, medium/longer term (up to 2020):   
2.5Are you aware of any plans or schemes (e.g. housing, industry etc within this corridor), that are presently committed or are in preparation that may have a significant impact on future transport demand between Clackmannanshire, Fife and Edinburgh?     
3OTHER ISSUES
  
3.1

Are there any other issues that should be considered as part of the study?