Data Sources and Suitability
There are a wide range of transport statistics available from a variety of different sources and presented in a number of Scottish Government publications, including the comprehensive Scottish Transport Statistics. The way in which the statistics are gathered very much determines the level they can be presented at e.g. local authority, police force, Regional Transport Authority (RTP) etc.
Geographical breakdowns
This attached spreadsheet describes some transport statistics, their sources, issues and links to where the data can be found. It also describes what data sources are available at Local Authority and other geographies. The statistics described include:
- Method of Travel
- Road Network
- Road Transport Vehicles
- Household Transport Access
- Access to Services
- Bus and Train Use
- Concessionary Fares
- Air Transport
- Water Transport
Sub-Scotland Figures
Other statistics are scattered throughout a number of other publications. Topics available at sub-Scotland level are described in the attached excel file.
International figures
Some international comparisons can be found in table 13.1 of Scottish Transport Statistics. More comprehensive EU statistics can be accessed on the Eurostat website: http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/
This section is a work in progress and we welcome any suggestions or comments:transtat@scotland.gsi.gov.uk. The excel file will be extended to include other topics in due course.