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New studies offer signpost for future direction of rural transport

2 February 2011

We are publishing six new reports aimed at assisting the provision of rural transport in the challenging economic climate. The studies demonstrate that while reduced funding will add further challenges to providing good levels of public transport, there are innovative ways in which transport planners can take advantage of the opportunities that the Big Society and more inclusive local decision-making offer to address rural transport needs.

‘Overview – providing rural transport’ gives an overview of the work and a brief introduction to rural transport planning during challenging economic times.

‘Executive summaries of the transport think pieces’ provides an Executive Summary of the reports published, together with a short summary of 5 thinkpieces already produced by CRC

Thinkpiece 1 – Thinking about Rural Transport: Implications of an International Review of Rural Transport undertaken for the CRC

Thinkpiece 2 – How will rural people be travelling in 2030? – Scenarios and implications for transport policy

Thinkpiece 3 – Rejuvenating Public Transport in Rural Areas: Understanding Rural Travel Behaviour to Boost Demand

Thinkpiece 4 – Rejuvenating public transport in rural areas: the scope for influencing travel behaviour

Thinkpiece 5 – The potential for demand responsive transport to play an increasing role in revitalising rural public transport

Thinkpiece 6 – The Local Transport Act – Effectiveness in Rural Areas



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