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Scottish Executive Social Research, 2006

ISBN 0 7559 6033 5

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary
Introduction
Aims of Research
Research Methods
Key Findings
Conclusions and Recommendations

Chapter One: Introduction and Context
Introduction
Why Further Research?

Chapter Two: Current Travel Patterns of Disabled People in Scotland
Introduction
Comparison of Disabled and Non-Disabled Travel Behaviour: SHS Data
Travel Patterns - Frequency of Travel: TNS Survey
Ease Or Difficulty Of Travel: SHS Data/ TNS Survey
Latent Demand Across Journey Types: TNS Survey
Summary

Chapter Three: Barriers to Travel
Evidence from Previous Studies: SHS Data
Evidence from Previous Studies: Literature Review
Primary Evidence: Journey Audits
Primary Evidence: TNS Survey
Concessionary Fares: SPT Data and TNS Survey
Summary

Chapter Four: Identification of Possible and Most Popular Transport Solutions for Disabled Travellers
Introduction
Travel Schemes and Initiatives: TNS Survey
Demand Responsive Solutions: Evidence from the Literature Review
Increasing Public Transport Use: TNS Survey
Evidence from Best Practice Case Studies
Feedback from Transport Operators and Groups Representing Disabled People

Chapter Five: Conclusions and Recommendations
Introduction
Lack of Strategic Context
Structural Barriers
Broader Social and Spatial Context
Issues: Affordability, Fear and Staff Training
Changes and Priorities
Key Requirements for Implementation

Glossary

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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