What is the causal relationship between loneliness and transport/travel?

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

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Related UKRI funded projects


  • WWCW_Loneliness and Wellbeing Among Adolescents and Young Adults

    Loneliness is increasingly recognized as a serious public health concern, with research demonstrating links to poor physical health, increased use of health care services, and even early mortality. Although loneliness ha...

    Funded by: ESRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Glasgow

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project partially answers the question as it focuses on loneliness, but does not specifically address the relationship between loneliness and transport/travel. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.

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