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Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership Janice Milne Head of National Operations Scottish Environment Protection Agency STEP Chair
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Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership
Janice Milne
Head of National Operations
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
STEP Chair
• Scottish Environment Protection Agency • Transport Scotland • Scottish Government • NHS Scotland • Road Haulage Association (RHA) • Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) • South East Pollution Group (local authority) • Central and East Pollution Group (local authority) • South West Pollution Group (local authority) • North Pollution Group (local authority) • Royal Town and Planning Institute Scotland • 20/20 Climate Group - Transport Sub Group • Regional Transport Partnership / Soc. Of Chief Officers • Environmental Protection Scotland
CORE MEMBERS
Mission Statement: The Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership (STEP) will work together to promote and improve Scotland’s urban air quality, by :
Increasing awareness of air quality and health issues associated with emissions from road transport;
Promoting a more strategic approach to delivering and managing air quality, and
Identifying and sharing examples of best practice with key stakeholders and other interested parties.
Scottish Transport Emissions Partnership
STEP’S 2ND BIRTHDAY
1st STEP meeting 1 October 2012.
1st STEP conference 13 November 2013.
New website – www.stepscotland.com
Twitter @ step_scotland
- 222 followers
> 1,200 tweets
Slideshare account : STEP_scotland
Follow STEP on Twitter: @STEP_Scotland
www.stepscotland.com
Feedback and suggestions to: Eleanor Pratt [email protected] (new dedicated STEP Policy Officer)
STEP ACTIVITY 2014
Quarterly meetings of Core Members.
Range of guest speakers - presentations available via Slideshare.
Engagement of members with projects ‘outwith’ STEP.
+ LOW EMISSION STRATEGY
FOR SCOTLAND
York
2014
York LES In Action: - Electric buses - Low emission taxis - EV charging network - Sustainable Transport hub
Low Emission Zones in Europe - Range of variations on ‘LEZ’s. - Careful assessment both pre and
post-implementation required. - Communication and sharing of
experience and best practice is key to success.
GUEST PRESENTATIONS
ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
NHS Scotland – Health in AQMA’s study
ECO STARS Fleet Recognition Scheme
SEPA/RTPI - Air Quality Training Package for Planners
Transport Scotland/Scottish Government – Low Emission Strategy for Scotland
MOVING FORWARD
Evaluate pre-conference questionnaire responses
Corresponding membership
Monthly newsletter
LES Scotland
Cleaner Air, Healthier Places
ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
NHS Scotland – Health in AQMA’s study
ECO STARS Fleet Recognition Scheme
SEPA/RTPI - Air Quality Training Package for Planners
Transport Scotland/Scottish Government – Low Emission Strategy for Scotland
MOVING FORWARD
Evaluate pre-conference questionnaire responses
Corresponding membership
Monthly newsletter
LES Scotland
Cleaner Air, Healthier Places
FURTHER INFORMATION
Website www.stepscotland.com
Twitter @ step_scotland
Slideshare STEP_scotland
Email [email protected]
FURTHER INFORMATION
Website www.stepscotland.com
Twitter @ step_scotland
Slideshare STEP_scotland
Email [email protected]
