Transport and Island Connectivity, Planning, Appraisal, Data and Modelling Services

To develop transport focussed models and data services to support the testing of transport interventions (policy, programme, project) in Scotland. To maintain the suite of transport focussed models and data services. To apply any of the suite of transport focussed models and data services. Maintenance and Application will be required of the existing suite of models (see www.transport.gov.scot/latis for more information on the existing models). Transport Scotland, working with the Regional Transport Partnerships have a suite of transport focussed national and sub-national models. All these models have a pre-COVID19 base year and were developed before the publication of the second National Transport Strategy.

To undertake, advise / review, and audit business cases for interventions to deliver transport outcomes.

To provide transport planning advisory services. This includes, but is not limited to: - Advice relating to transport and Development Plans, and City and Region Growth Deals (or equivalent) - Audit of development and application of land-use, transport and traffic models. - Evaluation of transport projects. - Transport Strategy Development - Stakeholder Engagement

Provision of advice and support in the context of island and peninsula transport connectivity (including maritime, air services and connecting public transport and active travel). This may include: support in developing island connectivity strategy, policy and legislation; modelling and analysis; assessment of transport markets and competition; demand analysis and forecasting; measurement of benefits; monitoring and evaluation of transport services and infrastructure; costing and revenue studies; application of the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance in a maritime and island transport connectivity context including through Community Needs Assessments; advice on maritime operations and timetabling; supporting the implementation and review of the Islands Connectivity Plan; consideration of vessel design options and harbour infrastructure requirements (including environmental impacts) to support business cases; undertaking impact assessments; supporting consultation processes and procedures and undertaking consultation events, workshops and presentations with or on behalf of Transport Scotland; supporting the drafting of technical and commercial air and maritime related procurement and contract clauses.