What are the needs of road users, and how can existing and new traffic systems be utilised/ developed to respond to these needs?
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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Highway Network Digital Twin for Traffic Management
Public description Inefficiencies in road networks reduce capacity and increase journey times for users and goods. Road capacity is not used evenly over space or time: usage peaks during morning and evening rush hours le...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing a real-time digital twin for traffic management, which directly addresses the needs of road users and improving traffic systems.
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SRN IMPACT (InterModal Performance Analysis of Citizens Travel)
TravelAi proposes SRN IMPACT (InterModal Performance Analysis of Citizen Travels) to digitize travel demand surveying. We propose a state-of-the-art, automatic, digital, travel-demand-survey tool that will allow Highways...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project proposes a digital travel-demand-survey tool, which partially addresses the needs of road users and traffic systems by focusing on travel behavior data.
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SYNCHROMODE - Advanced traffic management solutions for synchronized and resilient multimodal transport services
The European transport faces major challenges in terms of traffic congestion, safety, greenhouse gas emissions and its derived costs. In addition, the development of disruptive technologies and emergence of new mobility ...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to develop advanced traffic management solutions for multimodal transport services, partially addressing the needs of road users and traffic systems.