Expertise: Public Transport
One
of the most challenging tasks facing transport planners is to create attractive
alternatives to the private car through improvements to public transport and
the provision of better facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. National
Government strategies, such as the 10-Year Transport Plan, Local Transport
Plans and an increased emphasis on public-private partnerships are helping
to focus local authority attention on public transport needs. Additional funds
from national Government are facilitating the process.
We have expertise in:
- public transport information
- scheduling and booking systems
- interchanges and system integration
- physical design measures
- public transport operations
- demand responsive transport services
- concessionary fares and ticketing schemes
- pre-paid ticketing schemes and smart cards
- bus priority
- quality bus packages
- personal security issues
- rural bus services
- alternative fuel buses
- social inclusion strategies
Our co-ordination of INFORM, the Public Transport Informatics Group, also gives us direct access to the latest developments in ticketing, information systems, smart cards, and other innovative public transport activities throughout the country.
We can help with:
- development and review of strategic policies
- scheme specification and design
- feasibility studies
- advice on best practice
- scheme appraisal and evaluation
- market research
- impact assessment
- awareness raising and branding
- market positioning
For examples of public transport work undertaken by TTR, please click on Experience: Public Transport
