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SCOTTISH TRANSPORT STATISTICS No 22 - 2003 Edition
Recent Research Reports
Interchange and Travel Choice (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 99)
This research sought to improve understanding of the role and effect of interchange on the individual travel behaviour of bus, train and car users. It valued the interchange penalty and classified the most important attributes of interchange facilities.
Evaluation of the Cycle Challenge Initiative (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 100)
Evaluating the Scottish Cycle Challenge Initiative (launched 1997), to identify how the Scottish Executive and others can build upon the experience so far, maximising its effectiveness in supporting cycling in Scotland in the future.
Recreational Drugs and Driving (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 102)
This research aimed to establish the prevalence of driving under the influence of illegal recreational drugs in Scotland, and to explore the social context in which it takes place. The research comprised two separate studies, a survey of over 1000 individual drivers, and a qualitative study involving attendees at dance events.
20mph Speed Reduction Initiative (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 104)
This research aimed to monitor and evaluate the operation and outcome of trial 20mph speed limits, assessing their impact, in order that conclusions could be drawn on their effectiveness and whether the scheme should be extended.
The Role of Transport in Social Exclusion in Urban Scotland (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 110)
The research involved detailed surveys, household interviews, focus groups and travel diaries, and identified appropriate strategies for improving accessibility to key destinations, improving the quality of life for groups currently experiencing social exclusion.
Sharing Road Space: Drivers and Cyclists as Equal Road Users (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 111)
This research aimed to explore the attitudes of drivers and cyclists towards sharing road space, identifying areas where conflict may occur. Also to establish barriers to viewing each other as equal road users and make recommendations to overcome these.
Trends in the Local Bus Market (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 115)
Data was gathered and analysed to seek an understanding of the trends from the late 1980s to 1999 in the local bus market in Scotland. The importance of demographic trends was discovered with a declining population and households without a car being the main motivators.
Tourist Road Accidents in Rural Scotland (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 119)
This research aimed to establish whether there was a particular road accident problem involving visitors to rural tourist areas of Scotland, compared with local drivers.
The New Driver Project (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 120)
This project considered three forms of driver training, and assessed two forms of classroom-based interventions on their ability to modify self-reported driving behaviour of new drivers.
Drinking and driving: prevalence, decision-making and attitudes (DD Research Findings 2001 No. 128)
This research was commissioned to establish the prevalence of drink driving in Scotland and explore current attitudes and behaviour. Also to explore the main reasons why drivers choose not to drink and drive.
Rural Accessibility (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 133)
This work considered the accessibility needs of rural dwellers, the transport policy interventions to overcome problems and the use of techniques to measure accessibility. In general rural dwellers make a trade off between quality of life gains and accessibility. Car based solutions are the most favoured transport of rural residents.
Evaluation of the West Lothian Driver Improvement Scheme (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 135)
This research aimed to evaluate the operational aspects of the pilot West Lothian driver improvement scheme, and assess other schemes in the UK to inform consideration of any future of Driver Improvement Schemes in Scotland.
Road Safety and Social Inclusion (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 141)
This review was to inform the Scottish Road Safety Campaign on the extent of road safety initiatives in deprived areas and to lead to the development of a Good Practice Guide.
Why Do Parents Drive Their Children To School? (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 143)
This research aimed to explore reasons why parents choose to drive their children to school, investigating the relevant importance of contributory factors.
Management of Work-related Road Safety (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 144)
This research aimed to establish the extent of work-related road safety practices and policies in organisations in Scotland, in order to highlight examples of good practice.
Child Accidents en route to and from School (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 145)
The aim of this study was to determine the extent of accidents involving children en route to or from school, exploring the nature of these accidents, and establishing whether they occurred when the child boarded or alighted from a bus to establish whether there is any accident pattern.
Transport Impacts of Major Health Care Developments (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 148)
This research sought to inform the provision of good practise guidance in planning for the transport impacts of health care developments and used the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh as a case study. It indicated the most useful lessons to apply in the subsequent planning of such facilities.
Survey of Cycling in Scotland (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 149)
This survey was commissioned to provide up to date information on cycling use and attitudes towards cycling in Scotland and to provide comparisons with information contained in an earlier survey of cycling conducted in 1997.
FOOLSSPEED: Evaluation of a theory-based advertising campaign to reduce speeding (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 153)
This project aimed to evaluate the FOOLSSPEED advertising scheme to assess how well it communicated with drivers in Scotland and its' impact on the psychological factors which encourage drivers to speed.
Young People and Transport (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 155)
This study sought to gain an understanding of young people's views, opinions and their experiences of public transport, comparing and contrasting the views and experiences of those living in different areas. Also, recommendations were proposed on how best to improve and promote public transport for young people in Scotland.
Seat Belt Wearing in Scotland: A Second Study in Compliance (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 157)
This research updated information on seat belt wearing rates in Scotland. It also investigated the (perceived) problem of correctly fitting child seats, and assessed the extent of use of mobile phones whilst driving.
Evaluation of the Drug Driving TV Advert (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 159)
This research aimed to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of SRSC's recent drug driving TV advert, exploring attitudes to the advert and whether it makes drivers and passengers think about the consequences of drug driving behaviour, and ascertaining whether the advert relates appropriately to the circumstances and lifestyles of targeted groups.
Bus Passenger Satisfaction Survey (DD Research Findings 2002 No. 164)
Two telephone surveys were undertaken to assess bus passenger satisfaction with and attitudes towards local bus services throughout Scotland. These surveys were the first in an intended series that will seek to monitor attitudinal change.
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