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ANNEX A
Information Sources
A1. When putting transport analysis into practice and
when making choices on transport measures for travel plans
various information sources will be useful. Those of
particular relevance are set out below.
The Census
(
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/grosweb/grosweb.nsf/pages/censushm)
A2. Origin-Destination Statistics provided by the Census
attempt to analyse flows of people, for example travel to
work. Such data can then be expanded on to include the
method of travel and age patterns. Of particular use would
be the following data sets: Standard Tables, Census Area
Statistics and Special Travel Statistics.
The Scottish Household Survey
(
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/about/SR/CRU-ocInc/00016002/SHShome.aspx)
A3. This survey of around 15,000 households per year
across Scotland aims to provide accurate and up-to-date
information on characteristics, attitudes and behaviour of
Scottish households and individuals on a wide range of
issues. Particular sections provide information on travel
and transportation, for example household car availability;
cycling, walking and use of public transport; travel to
work and school. The survey also collects "travel diary"
information. Results are available annually for the larger
local authorities, and every 2 years for all authorities.
These are based on interviews with a minimum of 500 or so
households in each authority in each two-year period. Local
authorities can obtain anonymised copies of the
SHS data from
COSLA, and the data are also deposited
at the
UK Data Archive.
A4. The
SHS's transport-related results are
published in three series of statistical bulletins:
- Household Transport - main results for
Scotland;
- Transport across Scotland - main results for
local authority areas;
- SHS Travel Diary results -
includes some figures for local authority areas.
These are available from the Stationery Office Bookshop
and the Scottish Executive Web site. For information or
questions on Transport, contact Transport Statistics: Tel:
0131 244 1457.e-mail:
transtat@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.
Scottish Transport Statistics
(
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/about/CSU/DD-EAS-Trans/00015845/STS.aspx)
A5. This annual report looks at the trends over the last
10 years and provides information on different modes of
travel (for example road, rail and air). It also provides
specific statistics on related topics such as finance and
injuries. Most of the figures relate to Scotland as a
whole: only a few tables provide figures for local
authorities. Copies are available from the Stationery
Office Bookshop and it can also be found on the Scottish
Executive Web site.
TRICS Database
(
http://www.trics.org)
A6. This is a database containing site and development
information for some 1,800 development sites in the
UK. In each of these developments
traffic entering and exiting is recorded, and from this
information trip rate calculations are carried out, which
can be used to estimate traffic flows for a variety of
development types. This is becoming increasingly useful as
it focuses less on traffic and more on multi-modal
transport.
Local Travel Information
A7. In the preparation of Development Plans and Regional
and Local Transport Strategies travel surveys will be
undertaken by local authorities. They may be for the whole
area or site specific. Collating and monitoring details of
travel plans may also provide good base line data. Such
information also enables comparisons to be made between
sites in an area dependent on local circumstances. These
are a valuable source of local information which can be
utilised.
Other Organisations
A8. Local authorities are not alone in collecting data
on travel characteristics. Other agencies may be of
assistance on more detailed aspects of travel, for example:
neighbouring authorities, rail and bus operators, port
authorities, Civil Aviation Authority, local businesses,
walking and cycling groups, disability groups.
Research Documents
A9. Research completed at both a national and local
level will provide useful information as will case studies
where similar work has been undertaken elsewhere.
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