With respect to journeys, what is the relative value for people of speed, cost, journey experience, well-being benefits, social interactions, and other factors?
Background
The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on 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.
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Research fields
Related UKRI funded projects
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Why might this be relevant?
The project partially answers the question by providing insights into multi-day traveller behavior and examining transport costs and travel patterns. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.
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UPBEAT: User-centred Pro-active Behavioural Economics Acting on Travel
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on changing travel choices and improving well-being benefits, aligning with the question's emphasis on journeys and user needs.
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Community Travel Platform
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Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the importance of shared transit and reducing vehicle usage, partially aligning with the question's focus on journey experience and social interactions.