National Low Emission Framework for Scotland

(NLEF)

NLEF Progress and Next STEPSDrew Hill

Transport Scotland

• A transport-focused science-led, evidence based appraisal process to enable local authorities and partners to justify the business case for, and implement, a range of air quality improvement options related to transport (and associated land use).

NMF process is ‘science driven’

NLEF supported by NMF evidence

• Clean Air Zones (VARs) approach

• Objectives includeo Air Qualityo Local Growtho Low Emission

Economy

• Details includeo Charging and Non

Chargingo ANPRo Exclusion Class

• VARs approach

• Common evaluation suggested using

o CIVITAS Evaluation Framework

o TIDE Approach

• Range of enforcement methods suggested based on VAR

• ANPR preferred

• Detailed case studies of major VARs

• Standards for interoperability suggested

Twin track Approach• Encourage early

adopters and partnerships

• Develop robust guidance and funding process

2018

Euro 6 Diesel – Sept 2014 Euro 4 Petrol – Jan 2005

Aberdeen

Dundee

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Links to CAFS

• Communication essential

• NMF data important

• Transport interventions essential for support

• Climate change and place making

November 2016 to April 2017• Continuing engagement with key stakeholders• Workshop the outline document to add detail• Publish the document for consultation• Report on state of readiness and likely early adopters

2017 to 2019• Work with the NMF and other data to develop preapraisal • Provide support resource where required• Establish gateway review process and route to funding• Deliver NLEF options including LEZs

NLEF Next Steps