Ideology can be a Motivator but it can also Blind
This article was first published in Transport Times on 20 November 2017. Selective use of data and evidence is blinding many in transport to open collaborative solutions – not just […]
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Perverse Incentives for Transport Providers have Made Transport Performance Worse
The latest national statistics published by Transport Scotland in September 2017 confirm that the government continues to spend on transport at record levels, backed up with the most extensive and […]
Advancing the Funding for Transport Infrastructure
Deciding on the timing of transport investment can be as important as deciding which investment to make. A rail station that opens a few months ahead of new homes being […]
When Should Transport for NHS Patients be Free at the Point of Delivery?
The world bank estimates that healthcare in the UK accounts for 9.1% of GDP but healthcare is highly travel intensive accounting for nearer 20% of domestic UK journeys. Despite this […]
Rebuilding the A9 Trunk Road is a Great Opportunity to Invest in the Future
There are two very big changes taking place in road transport that require more thought before building new long distance roads. The first is the capability of many new vehicles […]
New Frameworks are Needed for Sharing Roadspace
The rough and tumble of the socio-political debate is not delivering road sharing solutions that work in the interests of society. Politicians caught in the front line of complex road […]
Public Sector Reform
The Reid Foundation has published an excellent review of how public services could be reformed from the bottom up. The report is written by Dave Watson the Head of Public […]
Investing in the Future is for Everyone that Expects to be There
In a recent Transport Times article I discuss how the boundaries between sectors are evaporating in the technology age. These changes demand a rethink about legislation and investment. Parts of […]
Both Higher Productivity and Wages can be the Future
A lowest common denominator approach has been needed to resolve the most recent ScotRail strikes. A fresh look at franchise commitments is needed to enable better joint working to attract […]
Business Models for Sustainable Transport Delivery
I recently presented UK experiences of low carbon and energy saving transport systems to a delegation of 20 senior Chinese government officials. There was some interesting debate about how government, […]