Transport Scotland
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Transport Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Còmhdhail Alba) is the national transport agency of Scotland. It was established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005,[2] and began operating on 1 January 2006 as an executive agency of the Scottish Government.
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Còmhdhail Alba | |
Executive agency overview | |
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Formed | 1 January 2006 |
Jurisdiction | Scotland |
Headquarters | George House, Glasgow |
Employees | 400 |
Annual budget | £4 billion (2021–2022)[1] |
Minister responsible | |
Executive agency executive |
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Website | www |
Transport Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish government, manages transport projects, ScotRail, and all motorways and major A-class roads in Scotland. The agency is organised into eight directorates, including Aviation, Maritime, Freight and Canals; Bus, Accessibility & Active Travel; and Rail. Transport Scotland also contributes to the Scottish Government's Climate Change plan.
Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPs) help plan and deliver regional transport developments, with each RTP preparing a regional transport strategy and delivery plan. Some RTPs also provide transport services, like the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport which operates the Glasgow Subway and major bus stations.