Strategy Publications
Below is a list of the latest ten publications.
Freight Routing Strategy : Final Report
This study defines the existing freight distribution network in the South East of Scotland and identifies where improvements are required. It also seeks to establish the feasibility/viability of a Dryport in Scotland and examines the network impacts of potential locations for such a the facility. Existing freight routing issues are examined in terms of freight distribution and the traffic impacts of various locations for a Dryport are considered.
Cross Forth Passenger Ferry Study, Stagecoach Hovercraft Trial, Data Collection
Hyder Consulting Ltd. were appointed by Fife Council, on behalf of a Steering Group comprising Fife Council, City of Edinburgh Council, Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA), SEStran and Forth Ports plc, to assess the viability of a passenger ferry service across the Forth Estuary.
SEStran Park & Ride Strategy
The SEStran Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) committed SEStran to develop a Regional Park and Ride Strategy which would objectively review present-day park and ride provision and use in the SEStran area, and set a framework for developing and assessing future investment in park and ride. The strategy is nested within the RTS objectives, and the role of park and ride in meeting these objectives has been considered. For the purposes of this analysis, the area has been considered in three broad corridors, North, West and South / East, and has considered park and ride issues relating to travel to all major destinations.
Cycling to Work : a Beginners Guide
Introducing the advantages of cycling to work and how to get started.
Cramond Bridge Feasibility Study Final Report
JMP was commissioned by SEStran to undertake a review of reinstating a direct pedestrian and cycle link between Cramond and the Dalmeny Estate. This report draws out the findings of that review. It outlines the objectives for the enhancement, gives the findings of a review of the feasibility of a new bridge and shows how public and stakeholder consultation informed the development of options. It then considers whether a reinstated ferry service or upgrades to existing routes could contribute to objectives.
Cycling Infrastructure : Design Guidance & Best Practice
The guide offers cycle infrastructure design guidance to help Local Authorities, developers and other stakeholders involved in providing new cycling infrastructure; whether specifically for cycling or for taking cycling into account for all forms of transportation infrastructure.
SEStran Cross Tay Sustainable Transport Study : Final Report
This report identifies measures to reduce the use of single occupancy car trips using the Tay Road Bridge in the context of the recent removal of the tolls that had historically been charged in a southbound direction only. Develop proposals for Park and Ride (P+R) and/or park and choose site(s) in the northern Fife area to assist in reducing single occupancy car trips across the Tay Road Bridge Identify a package of sustainable mode interventions that will alos contribute towards a reduction in single occuypancy car triups across Tay Bridge.
Newcraighall Study; Feasibility Study for Footpath/Cyclepath
Colin Buchanan was commissioned by SEStran to undertake a feasibility study into a potential footpath/cyclepath across the railway line to the south side of Newcraighall Rail Station.
This feasibility study has set out to examine the potential for providing a new route between Newcraighall Station and QMU by way of the existing railway bridge at the A1 to the south of the station’s platform. The study also examined the potential levels of use for such a route.
Car Sharing Guide for Business
The Car Sharing Guide for Business is a step-by-step guide for companies wishing to implement a car sharing scheme for their staff.The guide includes templates and sample business cases indicating the benfits offered to employers and workers by such a scheme
Landfall Site Tay Road Bridge Final Report
The report outlines the possible options for a package of sustainable mode interventions that will reduce also reduce the number of single occupancy car journeys across the Tay Bridge.
