The Provision of Travel Plans: Mapping Activity in Scotland

DescriptionThis report sets out the findings of the research study "The Provision of Travel Plans: Mapping Activity in Scotland". The purpose of the study was to provide a clear and detailed picture of travel plan activity throughout Scotland, with a particular focus on local authorities, regional transport partnerships and large employers.
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Official Print Publication DateJune 2006
Website Publication DateJune 19, 2006

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Halcrow Group Limited
ISBN 0 7559 6103 X (Web only publication)
ISSN 0950 2254
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Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Chapter One Introduction
Background
Purpose of this Research Study
Structure of the Report

Chapter Two Methodology
Introduction
Policy Guidance & Research Review
Review of TRi Research
Mapping of Current Activity
Case Studies
Barriers and Solutions

Chapter Three Travel Plans: The Concept & Process
Introduction
History of Travel Planning
The Travel Plan Process
Summary

Chapter Four Travel Plan Policy, Guidance & Research
Introduction
Scottish Policy & Guidance
Scottish Research Findings & Best Practice
UK-Wide Policy & Guidance
UK-Wide Research Findings & Best Practice
Netherlands Policy, Research & Best Practice
USA Policy, Research & Best Practice
International Awareness Campaigns & Groups
Summary

Chapter Five Review of TRi Research
Introduction
Overview of the TRi study
Follow Up Case Studies
Summary

Chapter Six Mapping of Current Activity
Introduction
Telephone Interviews - Travel Plan Activity
Delivery of Travel Plans within the Local Authority Area
Key Issues and Barriers
Summary

Chapter Seven Organisational Travel Plans
Introduction
Overview
Summary

Chapter Eight Barriers and Solutions
Introduction
Findings
Summary

Chapter Nine Conclusions and Recommendations
Introduction
Conclusions
Recommendations

References

Annex 1: Napier Follow Up Questionnaire
Annex 2: Local Authority Telephone Interview Questionnaire
Annex 3: Local Authority Travel Plan Questionnaire
Annex 4: Organisation Travel Plan Questionnaire
Annex 5: Table of Travel Plan Activity as Identified by Local Authorities

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.

This report is available on the Scottish Executive Social Research website only
www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch.

Page updated: Friday, June 16, 2006