The A68 Trunk Road (Pathhead) (Temporary Prohibition on Waiting, Loading and Unloading) Order 2024
The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 14(1)(a) and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting vehicles from waiting, loading and unloading on that length of the A68 Edinburgh – Carter Bar Trunk Road at Pathhead from a point 304 metres or thereby north of the junction of the B6367 Crichton Road, Pathhead in a generally south easterly direction to a point 440 metres or thereby south of the junction with Roman Camp Road, Pathhead, a distance of 1.32 kilometres or thereby.
The Order, which is required because works are being proposed to be executed on or near the road will be in operation from 16th September 2024 to 11th October 2024 and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
The Order does not apply to vehicles being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or vehicles being used for carrying out the works.
Alternative Routes
An alternative route is not required.
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland website.
H GILLIES
A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
George House
Glasgow
G1 2AD
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Compatibility Consideration and Narration of Statement of Compatibility
The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights.
“In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, the A68 Trunk Road (Pathhead) (Temporary Prohibition on Waiting Loading and Unloading) Order 2024 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.”
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for The A68 Trunk Road (Pathhead) (Temporary Prohibition on Waiting Loading and Unloading) Order 2024
Disclaimer
This document is an assessment of the likely effects of A68 Pathhead Resurfacing Scheme on the rights and wellbeing of children and Scottish Government will continue to review and update this document where required during the parliamentary/strategic decision-making process. Any future iterations will reflect an increased understanding of these impacts as the amount of evidence available continues to grow.
Introduction
- Brief Summary
Type of proposal
Applicable answer: SSI
Name the proposal and describe its overall aims and intended purpose.
The proposal is an order with the title “The A68 Trunk Road (Pathhead) (Temporary Prohibition on Waiting Loading and Unloading) Order 202.” This order is required to facilitate plans to renew the surfacing throughout the main street in Pathhead which is now in a poor state. The proposal covers the main A68 Trunk Road carriageway and the parking bays adjacent to the main street in the town. Access will still be available during the day for all vehicles but parking will not. Emergency vehicles will have 24 hr access
Start date of proposal’s development: 16th September 2024
Start date of CRWIA process: 15/08/2024
- With reference given to the requirements of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (Annex 1), which aspects of the proposal are relevant to children’s rights?
During the restrictions imposed on this section of road there will be no impact on children and young people’s ability to access school and/or childcare facilities, higher or further education institutions, hospitals, places used for recreational activity, and places of worship as these works are overnight and these facilities have their own parking areas. Walking/cycling routes will also be maintained. Noisy works will only take place before 2300hrs.
- Please provide a summary of the evidence gathered which will be used to inform your decision-making and the content of the proposal.
From:
- existing research/reports/policy expertise
- consultation/feedback from stakeholders
- consultation/feedback directly from children and young people
Mapping routes show that there are no facilities unable to be accessed by children and young people or their families, carers, representatives etc. as a result of these restrictions.
With UNICEF reporting in their child and adolescent road safety technical guidance that ‘road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents aged 5–19 years’ we look to reduce chances of this in Scotland by contributing to the improvement of road safety.
- Further to the evidence described at ‘3’ have you identified any 'gaps' in evidence which may prevent determination of impact? If yes, please provide an explanation of how they will be addressed
Not Applicable
- Analysis of Evidence
Through our internal processes of identifying roads which may need further work, and the statistics mentioned above, by contributing towards safety of this road this SSI has the potential to positively contribute to article 3, the best interests of the child, and article 6 right to life, survival and development.
- What changes (if any) have been made to the proposal as a result of this assessment?
Not Applicable
Conclusion
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all UNCRC requirements, what is the potential overall impact of this proposal on children’s rights?
Children’s Rights
Applicable answer(s): No impact.
- If you have identified a positive impact on children’s rights, please describe below how the proposal will protect, respect, and fulfil children’s rights in Scotland.
- If a negative impact has been identified please describe below. Is there a risk this could potentially amount to an incompatibility?
Not applicable as resurfacing works will be undertaken overnight with noisy works being completed before 2300hrs. Parking restrictions do not affect the use of any facilities required by children.
Mitigation Record
What options have been considered to modify the proposal in order to mitigate negative impact or potential incompatibility issues?
Please summarise mitigation actions taken below
Issue or risk Identified per article/ Optional Protocol
Not applicable.
Action Taken/ To Be Taken
Not applicable.
Date action to be taken or was taken
Not applicable.
- As a result of the evidence gathered and analysed against all wellbeing indicators, will the proposal contribute to the wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland?
Applicable answer: No.
If yes, please provide and explanation below:
How will you communicate to children and young people the impact that the proposal will have on their rights?
This CRWIA will be available and written in accessible language to allow for children and young people to understand its content. In addition, meetings with the community are taking place as well as letter drops in the town.
Post Assessment Review and sign-off
- Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing
As part of the decision-making process, plans for reviewing the impact on children’s rights and wellbeing need to be developed.
- How will the impact of the proposal on children’s rights and wellbeing be monitored?
- When will you review and update the CRWIA if required?
As suitable alternative routes for road prohibitions and/ or restrictions are considered in the future, due regard will be given to the development of any new facilities surrounding those prohibitions and/ or restrictions which have the potential to impact children and young people.
- Sign off
Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Alex Joannides 11/09/2024
Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Hugh Gillies 11/09/2024
Date CRWIA team first contacted:16/08/2024