| Description | Review of UK & international research on school travel incl. research on factors affecting & effectiveness of school travel initiatives designed to address obstacles to efficient school travel. |
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| Website Publication Date | May 02, 2002 |
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Review of Research on School Travel
Derek Halden Consultancy
Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
2002
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
Background
Approach to the project
The policy context
CHAPTER TWO Factors Affecting School Travel
Trends in school travel
Employment, household and car ownership factors
Social and community factors
Educational factors
Health and environmental factors
Effects of wider transport factors
Real and perceived safety and risk factors
Cost, time and efficiency for management of school transport
The need to carry equipment
CHAPTER THREE Impacts of School Travel
General impacts
Impacts on childrens' cognitive development
Impacts on childrens' social development
Impacts on childrens' physical health
CHAPTER FOUR Effects of Initiatives
General
Public transport initiatives
Support for walking and cycling
Education and publicity
Infrastructure and enforcement
Planning efficient school travel
CHAPTER FIVE Conclusions and Recommendations
Further Research Needs
References
Appendix A Scottish School Transport Support by Local Authority
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.
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