The grow and level up the economy strategic priority is at the heart of the government’s agenda to spread opportunity across the UK. Transport has a crucial role to play, whether it be through improving connectivity across the United Kingdom and growing the economy by enhancing the transport network, on time and on budget. DfT has a number of specific interests in this space, notably our infrastructure projects, Places for Growth and our apprenticeships and skills work.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
The Government's National Bus Strategy 'Bus Back Better' seeks to arrest the decline in bus provision and use. It sees an important role for Demand Responsive Transport (or DRT) in lower-density areas not served well by ...
Funded by: UKRI
Lead research organisation: University of the West of England
The project evaluates the impact of Demand Responsive Transport on local communities and economic opportunities, aligning with the question's focus on enablers of building and maintaining an integrated local transport system.
"People living and working in rural areas across the UK face reduced access to education, employment, healthcare and social activities due to public transport services that do not meet their needs. People without ac...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: JLM CONSULTING LIMITED
The project partially answers the question by understanding the needs and challenges of communities and creating ideas for better transport services. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.
Shared transit, such as public transport, is key to getting people around and maintaining our economy. It is vital in reducing our impact on the environment. UK cities have well-developed public transport infrastructure,...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: PLEXAL (CITY) LIMITED
The project partially answers the question by evaluating the potential of a platform solution to incentivize and encourage sustainable and community-focused mobility. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.