Foreword
Welcome to the Performance Audit Group’s annual report on Scotland’s trunk road maintenance in 2007/08.
The report pulls together the extensive work carried out over the last year by our multi-disciplinary team of specialists, led by Halcrow, in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Our team has worked closely with Transport Scotland and the Operating Companies, auditing, monitoring and reporting on trunk road maintenance performance.
From this, we aim to raise standards and help Transport Scotland achieve success:
“...Our purpose is to help deliver the
Scottish Government’s vision for transport,
making a real difference for businesses
using the national rail and road networks.”
Transport Scotland
2008
The objectives of the PAG team are to:
• Ensure the needs of road users are met.
• Enable effective management of the trunk road asset.
• Facilitate continuous improvement.
• Make the most of public resources by delivering value for money.
• Encourage sustainability and reduce the impact on the environment.
This year has seen further developments on the network, with BEAR commencing its operations under the new, third generation contracts in North East and South East.
Amey in South West and Scotland TranServ in North West have moved into their second year of the third generation contracts, building on their success
to date.
Trunk road maintenance ensures Scotland’s road users can travel on a safe and efficient network for business and pleasure.
The PAG team is proud of its contribution to the successful management and maintenance of Scotland’s trunk roads. We are pleased to continue our strong, constructive working relationships with Transport Scotland and the Operating Companies.
We hope you find our report clear, comprehensive and informative.
Donald Bell, Project Director
Performance Audit Group
Halcrow Group Ltd
September 2008
