What are the best ways we can support the opinions ensure the views of non-users and vulnerable groups are properly understood and built into the planning and design of new forms of transport such as e-scooters and connected and autonomous vehicles? How can we ensure that changes to transport (for example through e-scooters and autonomous vehicles) are realised safely?
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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Accessibility & User Needs in Transport for Sustainable Urban Environments - AUNT-SUE
The proposal integrates the expertise of the research centres and project partners in transport policies and planning, design, operations and evaluation. The UK government, European Commission and other agencies rightly ...
Funded by: EPSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project partially answers the question by focusing on socially inclusive design and operation in transport, but does not specifically address e-scooters and autonomous vehicles.
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Unicard Smart Mobility: Covid recovery for the transport sector through micromobility data
This project is to develop and launch "Unicard Smart Mobility". It is an open transport data collection and visualisation platform and set of standards, designed to help Local Authorities (LA) adapt to the rapi...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing a platform to collect and visualize data on new forms of transport like e-scooters, which can help in understanding and planning for their integration into cities.
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Active Travel Explorer
Public description Economic, social and environmental benefits are associated with safe active travel, with external benefits in the EU calculated at €0.18/km for cycling and €0.37/km for walking (driving costs €0.11/km)...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project proposes a tool to support active travel interventions, considering the needs of vulnerable groups and non-users, aligning with the question's focus on ensuring the views of these groups are built into transport planning.