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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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Amongst the advantages that private transport is perceived to hold over public transport is that it is inherently safer in terms of supporting personal security in travel. This perception is linked to notions of public a...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Aberdeen
The project addresses the question fully and the authors have the necessary expertise.
To deploy behavioural science to promote behavioural change amongst existing and new transport users, in support of the transition towards more sustainable mobility....
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: GOLDSMITHS' COLLEGE
The project partially addresses the question and the authors have the necessary expertise.
Social distancing policies have been imposed in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Citizens are being advised to keep a two-metre distance on streets, at stations, within shops, and on public transportation. These recommen...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: HUMANISING AUTONOMY LTD
The project partially addresses the question and the authors have the necessary expertise.