Young People and Transport

DescriptionTo gain an understanding of young people’s views, opinions and their experiences of public transport in Scotland. Findings indicate better reliability and frequency of services is required.
ISBN0-7559-3485-7
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication DateDecember 16, 2002

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Young people and transport

Fiona McWhannell and Simon Braunholtz

MORI Scotland

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background and aims
Methodology
Key findings
INTRODUCTION
Background to the research
Methodology
Topics for Discussion
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CURRENT USE AND EXPERIENCE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Getting to and from School
The school bus
Going to college or work
Leisure time
Late night services
Results of questionnaire - usage
Who pays?
Bus and Train Information
CURRENT TRANSPORT PROVISION
ROLE OF THE CAR
Results of questionnaire - role of car
SAFETY OF TRAVELLING ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
DATA ON YOUNG PEOPLE'S USAGE - SCOTTISH HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
Scottish Household Survey Travel Diary results
Transport and Local Services: SHS Bulletin No. 7 - Life Cycles
YOUNG PEOPLE'S IMAGE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT, THEIR PERCEPTIONS AND ATTITUDES
Buses
Trains
Taxis
Cycling
Walking
Perception of who uses public transport
Perception / Image of current service provision/ persuasion
Perception / Image of future service provision
VIEWS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS/PROVIDERS
Young People's Needs and Service Provision
Young People as a target audience
Suggested Improvements
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
IMPLICATIONS

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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