Project overview
This case study analysed the extent to which Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) schemes have an effect on carbon impacts and congestion relief across three UK regions, by using a longitudinal cohort survey, and building on experience gained from the iConnect project.
TRG took the lead in monitoring and evaluating the extent to which these schemes have reduced carbon emissions and/or generated modal shifts towards sustainable travel, including walking, cycling and public transport, working in partnership with Solent Transport, Transport for Greater Manchester, Leicestershire County Council and Loughborough University. Follow up travel and behaviour data was collected in 2014/15, and compared to previous baseline data as carried out in the five treatment areas (Rochdale, Hyde, Coalville, Eastleigh, Gosport) and also compared to similar surveys in three control areas (Wigan, Hinckley, Locks Heath).
Project results were included in the Government’s LSTF Evaluation report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lstf-evaluation-carbon-impacts-and-congestion-relief
TRG took the lead in monitoring and evaluating the extent to which these schemes have reduced carbon emissions and/or generated modal shifts towards sustainable travel, including walking, cycling and public transport, working in partnership with Solent Transport, Transport for Greater Manchester, Leicestershire County Council and Loughborough University. Follow up travel and behaviour data was collected in 2014/15, and compared to previous baseline data as carried out in the five treatment areas (Rochdale, Hyde, Coalville, Eastleigh, Gosport) and also compared to similar surveys in three control areas (Wigan, Hinckley, Locks Heath).
Project results were included in the Government’s LSTF Evaluation report: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lstf-evaluation-carbon-impacts-and-congestion-relief
