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PUBLIC TRANSPORT - A NEW DAWN?

B Tyson

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The author charts the decline in usage of public transport, in particular buses, and suggests a policy framework for their rejuvenation. The first requirement is for the bus to be able to compete more effectivelly with the car by means of priority schemes or traffic restraint. Secondly, a more level 'playing field' is required through charging for road space,. A land-use policy taking greater account of the effects of transport is necessary. The transport industry should develop innovative products which are an attractive alternative to the car. Also recommended are cooperation between operators, local determination of transport decisions and stability in public transport networks. Some progress towards these policies is identified in the government's investigation into road pricing and its bus priority programme. For the covering abstract of the publication see IRRD 857363.

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Key concepts: Public transport, Transport engineering, Government (linguistics), Transport policy, Business, Private transport, Road pricing, Passenger transport