Future of transport. Helping local authorities to unlock the benefits of technology and innovation in rural transport

Department for Transport, 2023
Future of transport. Helping local authorities to unlock the benefits of technology and innovation in rural transport Download document

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Discusses how some of the main challenges in rural communities could be tackled by emerging transport technologies, providing guidance on introducing new technologies and services. Covers: supporting rural communities; importance of rural roads for everyday journeys; driving towards a sustainable future; improving services and providing greater choice; enabling innovation in rural mobility; getting rural innovation right; and what next for rural mobility.

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  • Transport planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Rural planning
  • Planning and development

Publisher History

The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

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