How can public messaging on transport systems be used to best effect to safeguard transport users following a security incident or natural hazard disruption?

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:

DFT-Areas of research interest 2023 GOV UK

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

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    Why might this be relevant?

    The project partially answers the question by proposing to give real-time data regarding overcrowding of public transport to allow for more active management of social distancing while transiting the UK transport network. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.

  • Enhancing transport technologies to support personal security in travel by public transport

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    Funded by: EPSRC

    Lead research organisation: University of Aberdeen

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project partially answers the question by addressing the role of technology in supporting personal security in travel by public transport. The authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.

  • Rail Incident Manager

    Improved levels of customer satisfaction & operational safety are two of the most prolific challenges facing the UK’s rail industry. The lack of information & its timely communication in particular remain univers...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Lead research organisation: DATASYS LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project does not directly address the question, but the authors have the necessary expertise to competently answer the question.

Similar ARIs from other organisations

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Adapting to a changing security environment How do people respond to warnings of imminent crisis, and how can we best use related insights and evidence to improve public crisis communications? Cabinet Office, 2019
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