Build confidence in the transport network as the country
recovers from Covid-19 and improve transport users’
experience, ensuring that the network is safe, reliable, and
inclusive
Context
We must put the needs and expectations of current and potential users at the heart
of the operation of the transport system, especially given the significant impact
Covid-19 has had on both usage and perceptions of public transport. Ensuring that
our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses
and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable and resilient is a crucial goal for
the department.
Key areas of focus are:
• Building confidence and improving the public transport experience
• Improving the experience for road users
• Building a transport network that works for everyone
• Continually improving the safety, security and resilience of the transport system
The research and evidence needs listed below are integral parts to help deliver our
key areas of focus and address how we make progress against initiatives such as the
National Bus Strategy, William-Shapps Plan for Rail, and the Inclusive Transport
Strategy. This is more important than ever as the risks from COVID-19 reduce,
people build the confidence to return to public transport and new travel patterns
emerge. Social and behavioural science and research is core to the delivery of all our
programmes, including R&D. This is critical to ensure the development and delivery
of policy includes the needs of all groups, especially those often marginalised.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
We propose to develop a toolkit to support bus, tram and metro operators as they react to a rapidly changing transport landscape and need to provide support to key workers - both during the current disruption and then su...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: ZIPABOUT LIMITED
The project focuses on developing a toolkit for transport operators to provide real-time updates and personalized messaging during disruptions, aligning with the goal of improving the public transport experience and building confidence in the transport network.
The UK is currently experiencing severe disruption due to the Covid-19 lockdown, and ending the lockdown in a controlled way is vital to the UK's economic future. Public transport is critical to getting key workers to th...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: RAZORSECURE LIMITED
The project proposes to measure overcrowding of public transport in real-time to enable active management of social distancing, which directly addresses the question.
An efficient transportation system is vital to the economic and social well-being of large cities. The transport demand implied by economic growth, however, requires transport networks to become more and more complex, ma...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University College London
The project focuses on understanding passenger behavior and needs during disruptions, which partially addresses the question.