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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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Globally and locally how people and goods move around is important for public health. Transport causes ill-health through road traffic injuries, noise, and air pollution, but is an opportunity for benefiting health throu...
Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: University of Cambridge
The project specifically addresses the question by quantifying wider health benefits from active travel beyond what's already quantified in DfT's Active Mode Appraisal Toolkit.
Globally, how people and goods move is important for urban health. Transport causes ill-health through road traffic injuries, noise, and air pollution, but is an opportunity for benefiting health through active travel. A...
Funded by: MRC
Lead research organisation: University of Cambridge
The project focuses on the health impacts of transport and active travel, but does not specifically address quantifying wider health benefits beyond what's already quantified in DfT's Active Mode Appraisal Toolkit.
Connect2 is a 138 million investment programme in walking and cycling infrastructure at 79 sites across the UK that provides a unique opportunity to determine the impact of infrastructure provision on walking and cycling...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Southampton
The project does not address the question of quantifying wider health benefits from active travel beyond what's already quantified in DfT's Active Mode Appraisal Toolkit.