What are the rationales for both passengers and those moving freight when choosing different modes of transport? Is it simply cost or are environmental and security concerns considered? What could be done to influence which modes are chosen?
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.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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National Freight Model (Phase 2)
The UK Freight system is extensive comprising around 195,000 enterprises, 2.5 million employees, and contributing £121 billion gross value added (GVA) to the economy. In most places, LGVs and HGVs contribute ~30% o...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Partially addresses the question by focusing on data limitations within freight and the need for a National Freight Model.
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Levelling up Freight
**Background** Rail freight is vital to Britain. It contributes almost £2.5bn to the economy and plays a big part in reducing congestion and emissions. Rail is more environmentally friendly than road, with every t...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Fully addresses the question by discussing the benefits of rail freight, challenges, and a specific solution (PathPlanner) to make rail freight more accessible.
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Decarbonising the UK's Freight Transport
Like energy and automotive before it, UK freight transport is now on the cusp of a socio-technical transition away from fossil fuel dependency. This transition will require major investment to fleet and infrastructure, c...
Funded by: EPSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project does not provide information on the rationales for choosing different modes of transport or address the influence on mode choice or environmental and security concerns.