ATS Links

Within Moray Council, active travel is embedded in the National Travel Strategy (NTS2) for Scotland, which was published in 2020. It sets out an ambitious vision for the transport system for the next 20 years. ‘We will have a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system, helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors. We will embed the Sustainable Travel Hierarchy Figure by promoting walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport and shared transport options in preference to single occupancy private car use for the movement of people.’ (Source: Active Travel transformation, Annex A: Policy links

The Sustainable Travel Hierarchy Figure is as follows:

The Sustainable Travel Hierarchy (Source: National Transport Strategy 2, 2020)

Active Travel contributes to a reduction in congestion and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This links in closely with the work done by council colleagues working on Climate Change strategy 2020-2030.

Other relevant in-house documents are the Local Transportation Plan, which dates from 2011 and covers all forms of transportation, including harbours. The council recognises that updating this is a priority, but it will only do so once Transport Scotland make their intentions known with regard to the duelling of the A96. Updates on this can be found on the Transport Scotland website (see also the A96 Corridor Review 2023), as well as on the Moray Council website.

The Elgin Transport Strategy (2017-2030) sets out proposals for improvements to the transport network across the city, develops ways to help people become more active and use more public transport, and helps to shape the future development of Elgin.