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UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride
Although the implementation activity within UK local government would suggest that bus-based Park and Ride (P&R) is considered popular, little evidence exists which tests this assumption empirically or explores the constituent elements of this popularity. In addition, a growing body of evidence...
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| author | Stuart Meek Marcus Enoch Stephen Ison |
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| description | Although the implementation activity within UK local government would suggest that bus-based Park and Ride (P&R) is considered popular, little evidence exists which tests this assumption empirically or explores the constituent elements of this popularity. In addition, a growing body of evidence indicates that P&R may increase the vehicle miles travelled (VMT) of its users. This paper reports on a recent survey of UK local authorities, both with and without current P&R provision, to understand the reasons behind its popularity and the level of recognition of its effectiveness in reducing car use. Particular consideration is given to the relationship between P&R and conventional public transport (particularly bus) services, as the transfer of passengers from these has a significant impact on the effectiveness of P&R. The potential future growth of P&R is also considered. The results suggest a number of divergences with the empirical evidence, particularly with regards the traffic effects of P&R. It is strongly predicted to grow but there is support for implementing P&R in ways that may increase its effectiveness. |
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| spelling | rr-article-94513582010-01-01T00:00:00Z UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride Stuart Meek (7176716) Marcus Enoch (1171632) Stephen Ison (1258581) Other built environment and design not elsewhere classified Park and Ride Interchange Bus Parking Local government Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified Although the implementation activity within UK local government would suggest that bus-based Park and Ride (P&R) is considered popular, little evidence exists which tests this assumption empirically or explores the constituent elements of this popularity. In addition, a growing body of evidence indicates that P&R may increase the vehicle miles travelled (VMT) of its users. This paper reports on a recent survey of UK local authorities, both with and without current P&R provision, to understand the reasons behind its popularity and the level of recognition of its effectiveness in reducing car use. Particular consideration is given to the relationship between P&R and conventional public transport (particularly bus) services, as the transfer of passengers from these has a significant impact on the effectiveness of P&R. The potential future growth of P&R is also considered. The results suggest a number of divergences with the empirical evidence, particularly with regards the traffic effects of P&R. It is strongly predicted to grow but there is support for implementing P&R in ways that may increase its effectiveness. 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Text Journal contribution 2134/7660 https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/UK_local_authority_attitudes_to_Park_and_Ride/9451358 CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 |
| spellingShingle | Other built environment and design not elsewhere classified Park and Ride Interchange Bus Parking Local government Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified Stuart Meek Marcus Enoch Stephen Ison UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride |
| title | UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride |
| title_full | UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride |
| title_fullStr | UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride |
| title_full_unstemmed | UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride |
| title_short | UK local authority attitudes to Park and Ride |
| title_sort | uk local authority attitudes to park and ride |
| topic | Other built environment and design not elsewhere classified Park and Ride Interchange Bus Parking Local government Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/2134/7660 |