TRANSPORT BILL KEY POINTS

● Councils and Regional Transport Partnerships (RTPS) to be given flexibility to improve bus services through “partnership working” with operators or even local franchising or running services themselves - but only, where “there is a good case for doing so.” ● The creation and decriminalised enforcement of Low Emission Zones. ● Prohibiting double parking and parking on pavements and giving local authorities the powers needed to enforce this important change. ● Standardising smart ticketing technology to ensure compatibility, and setting in place an advisory body to best support Scotland-wide smart ticketing. ● Strengthening the powers of the Scottish Road Works Commissioner in order to better regulate road works. ● Allowing RTPS to build up and carry appropriate financial reserves. ● Giving Scottish ministers powers to overhaul the board structure of Scottish Canals to strengthen its capacity to support economic regeneration.