Door to Door Public and Community Transport Projects
A selection of projects completed including links to published reports is shown below.
- Developing a Community Transport Strategy in the Highlands (2013) – Our work has assisted the Council consult with local interested parties as part of the development of a new strategy for CT.
- Presentation to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (PDF, 1.9MB) (2013) – Derek Halden made this presentation to a meeting of the Institute with a review of how CT has developed over the last 20 years and suggesting how the sector could develop in the future.
- The Value of Community Transport in the Highlands and Islands (2011) (PDF, 1388 KB) – Our analysis for the Highlands and Islands Councils and Hitrans shows that community transport can be part of the solution to better value rural transport. The report defines a new approach for appraising community and social benefits in transport appraisal.
- Dundee Community Transport (2008) – This project for Dundee Accessible Transport Forum assessed how to deliver affordable door to door transport for older and disabled people in Dundee. By reviewing the gaps in Dundee’s Public Transport networks and the potential demand for trips, DHC identified a new delivery model working closely with the City Council.
- Safe Routes to Public Transport (2008) – In this work for SPT, DHC looked at how a partnership approach can be developed to improve access to bus stops and railway stations.
- Rural and Community Transport Project in Northumberland (2007) – This project is being undertaken with the TAS Partnership and Richard Armitage Transport Consultancy. The work is seeking to foster a viable and sustainable approach to rural transport by growing the Community Transport sector in the area.
- Developing Community Transport in Glasgow (2007) – This work was undertaken for Glasgow City Council to identify how the Community Transport sector could become more successful at closing gaps in transport provision in Glasgow.
- Community Transport and Social Inclusion (2005) – Project for the Department for Transport, with TAS Partnership, to understanding the extent and contribution of community transport to social inclusions and ways that this can be better evaluated and monitored in the future.
- Merseyside Demand Responsive Transport Review (2005) (PDF, 60KB) – Examined the operation of dial-a-ride, joblink, taxi and other existing demand responsive services in Merseyside and made recommendations for improvements. The work involved identifying gaps in fixed bus service networks and reviewed the costs and operations of public transport in different locations. The work also explored the potential for coordination in the delivery of DRT and improved linkages with other service providers, including Ambulance Services, Community Transport operators, and Social Services.
- Extension of Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG) to Community Transport (2004-2005) – For the Department of Transport, Scottish Executive and the Welsh Assembly Government. The Bus Service Operators Grant Regulations 2002 set down the entitlement for services operated under section 19 of the Transport Act 1985 to gain access to BSOG funding and this project reviewed the effectiveness of the mechanism.
- Glasgow Community Transport Healthchecks (2004) (PDF, 90KB) – The study for the Glasgow Community Transport Operators Group involved reviewing the administration and management of Community Transport Operators in Glasgow.
- Community and Demand Responsive Transport in the Highlands (2004) – DHC and the TAS Partnership investigated the role of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in developing Community and Demand Responsive Transport in the Highlands.
- Demand Responsive Travel Review (2004) – For the Scottish Executive. The work reviewed best practice on DRT delivery, including reviewing many existing schemes and pilot projects. National guidance on developing and implementing DRT within transport systems was also prepared.
- Community and Demand Responsive Transport in the Highlands (2004) – DHC and the TAS Partnership investigated the role of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in developing Community and Demand Responsive Transport in the Highlands.
- Argyll and Bute Rural Transport Co-ordination (2003) – This project (for Napier University on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council and others) reviewed transport co-ordination and integration approaches and considered scope for greater integration of funding and administration of services in remote parts of the Council area including community transport.
- Demand Responsive Transport in Aberdeenshire (2003-2006) – This project reviewed transport needs in rural Aberdeenshire and developed and designed DRT to close the gaps in network coverage. DRT implementation was reviewed and monitored.
- Co-ordinating Individual Action Programmes – CO-OPERATE (2003-04) (PDF, 67KB) – This project for DfT and EPSRC reviewed techniques for widening ownership of transport problems and solutions. The work identified practical approaches for understanding motivations and harnessing them towards transport delivery. Additional CO-OPERATE papers are also available.
- Evaluation of Health and Social Economy Project (2003) (PDF, 110KB) – For Greater Easterhouse Development Company Ltd and NHS Glasgow. The review made recommendations on the integration of social economy initiatives including community transport services within Greater Easterhouse.
- North Sutherland Community Transport Study (2003) (PDF, 97KB) – This work, for Highland Council and North Sutherland Social Inclusion Partnership examined the contribution that SIP funded transport has made to the economic, social and cultural well being of North Sutherland, and to establish the means of sustaining appropriate transport services in this remote rural region.
Also see Rural Transport News and Features.
Rural Transport
- Review of Evening Bus Services (2012) – Our analysis for the Highlands Council helped to identify the benefits of evening bus services to assist with service planning and rationalisation. The work included surveys of users, analysis of service usage and appraisal of social and economic benefits.
- State of the Countryside Accessibility Analysis 2010 – The 2010 State of the Countryside report uses analysis by DHC to show how for some services accessibility by road and public transport has been improving, but for others there has been a decline. The Changing Face of Rural Services.
- Action Learning and Guidance on Rural Accessibility (2009) – This analysis for I&DEA the Local Government Improvement Agency and for DfT is working with English Local Authorities to help them tackle accessibility problems in their areas. The action learning will demonstrate how to overcome barriers.
- Review of Passenger Transport in County Louth (2009) – This project is being undertaken with Fitzpatrick Associates and is reviewing accessibility for residents of County Louth in Ireland. The work is analysing accessibility opportunities, surveying the local community and developing proposals to improve the management of services in the area.
- Rural Employability (2009) – This analysis for Loughborough University and the Commission for Rural Communities is looking at the relationship between transport provision and employment opportunities in different types of rural areas.
- Transport and Rural Economies (2004-05) – This work for the Countryside Agency reviewed how local and strategic accessibility affected the economic prospects for communities through economic linkages for access to work and other services. It developed understanding of the ways in which transport interacts with the wider economy and how to take account of these interactions in community and transport planning.
- Transport Needs in Scotland’s First National Park (2004) (PDF, 136KB) – This project for the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park authority involved surveys and consultation with residents, businesses and public agencies stakeholders to develop recommendations for transport and accessibility improvements.
- Co-ordinating Individual Action Programmes – CO-OPERATE (2003-04) (PDF, 67KB) – This project for DfT and EPSRC reviewed techniques for widening ownership of transport problems and solutions. The work identified practical approaches for understanding motivations and harnessing them towards transport delivery. Additional CO-OPERATE papers are also available.
- Argyll and Bute Rural Transport Co-ordination (2003) – This project (for Napier University on behalf of Argyll and Bute Council and others) reviewed transport co-ordination and integration approaches and considered scope for greater integration of funding and administration of services in remote parts of the Council area including community transport.
- North Sutherland Community Transport Study (2003) (PDF, 97KB) – This work, for Highland Council and North Sutherland Social Inclusion Partnership examined the contribution that SIP funded transport has made to the economic, social and cultural well being of North Sutherland, and to establish the means of sustaining appropriate transport services in this remote rural region.
- Rural Access and Lifeline Services in the WESTRANS area (2002-2003) – This project with Colin Buchanan and Partners developed a strategy for tackling rural accessibility problems in west central Scotland for the WESTRANS transport partnership.
- Rural Accessibility (2001) – This project for the Scottish Executive involved the development of a robust appraisal methodology for rural transport investment through the Rural Transport Funding Initiative and Rural Community Transport Funding Initiative. It involved research to understand rural travel behaviour and identify how practical and affordable improvements can be delivered.
Also see Flexible Transport News and Features.