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UCLan transport institute surveys on volcano crisis for lessons learned
The Institute of Transport and Tourism (ITT) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has launched a survey aimed at those affected by the recent volcanic ash travel crisis to see how organisations can be prepared for future unexpected disasters.
Travel to and spending at events in the Lake District
Three outdoor Lake District events held in summer 2009 were surveyed by the Institute of Transport and Tourism from the University of Central Lancashire to investigate the environmental impact of the travel they generate and the economic impact of spending generated in the area.
The economic impact of walking tourism in rural areas - Offa’s Dyke National Trail
Dr Richard Weston
This study adapts similar research undertaken on cycle routes in the North East of England. It uses a bottom-up approach to collect data that will be used to estimate the direct economic impact of walking tourism on the Offa’s Dyke National Trail.
Bus and Train walks
Les Lumsdon, Nick Davies Peter McGrath, Ludlow 21
The phrase Bus and Train Walks has been used to describe walks which reduce energy use and pollution by:
(a) using existing public transport to access the countryside for circular walks
(b) featuring public transport as part of a linear walk, for example, between stations
Transport to Events
Jo Guiver and Howard Blacksmith in partnership with Friends of the Lake District and the Tourism and Conservation Partnership.
An investigation of the impact of organised outdoor events on the environment.
EuroVelo
(European Parliament, November 2008-April 2009, Les Lumsdon and Richard Weston, University of Breda, the Netherlands)
This project included a comprehensive literature review of European research into cycle tourism and investigated the potential for a new long-distance cycle trail along the former Iron Curtain border.
On-Trent
(On-Trent Consortium, April 2008- April 2009, Richard Weston)
Nottinghamshire Strategic Cycle Network
(Nottinghamshire County Council, February-March 2008, Les Lumsdon, Richard Weston, Jo Guiver, Nick Davies and Peter McGrath)
A feasibility study of the creation of a pan-regional cycle network with a hub in Nottinghamshire.
Celtic Trail
(Sustrans Cymru, June 2007-May 2008 Les Lumsdon and Richard Weston)
Rediscovering Stackpole Demand Analysis
(National Trust, Les Lumsdon, Richard Weston, Babatunde Buraimo, Land Use Consultants)
An analysis of different travel and demand scenarios for the facility at Stackpole, Pembrokeshire and their economic and environmental impacts.
Lake District Bus Survey
(Lake District National Park Authority and Friends of the Lake District, July 2008-February 2009, Jo Guiver)
Survey of passengers on four bus routes (two commercial and two subsidised) in the Lake District to establish whether these were increasing social inclusion, reducing car use and generating local spending and investigated the impact of the ‘Give the Driver a Break’ leaflets funded by Friends of the Lake District and Lake District National Park Authority.
Forest of Bowland Bus Project
(Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, July –October 2008, Jo Guiver and Peter McGrath)
Two bus services, funded by Lancashire and North Yorkshire County Councils, converge on and connect at Slaidburn from Clitheroe and Settle.
Shropshire Hills Shuttles
(Shropshire Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, May-October 2008, Les Lumsdon, Nick Davies and Peter McGrath)
ITT undertook a detailed survey of the Shropshire Hills Shuttles throughout the 2008 season and undertook a series of telephone interviews.
Cenarth Tourist Traffic Management
(Countryside Council for Wales, November 2007-March 2008, Jo Guiver)
Cenarth is a small village, half in Ceredigion and half in Carmarthen, straddling the River Teifi in South Wales which draws day visitors to its scenic waterfalls, historic and graceful bridge and other attractions.
Sustainable Leisure Travel Network
(Partners with Natural England, July 2008 - Les Lumsdon and Jo Guiver)
With Natural England the Institute of Transport and Tourism has established a new network for professionals working to make leisure travel more sustainable.
Travel Patterns of Older People
Through interviews with local people aged 57 and over, Dr Jo Guiver is researching how older people make decisions about where they go and how they travel.
MAX
MAX is an international EU funded project which is part of the Sixth Framework.
Every Stop Helps
The Institute of Transport and Tourism is working in conjunction with Salford University, Lancashire County Council and Burnley and Pendle and Lancashire United Bus Company on this Urban Regeneration project which aims to encourage health and well-being for users of buses in the East Lancashire area.
Market day Buses
Market day bus services operating from rural areas into market towns once or twice a week have considerable local impact.
International Approaches to Outdoor Recreation
In conjunction with Land Use Consultants, the Institute of Transport and Tourism researched and prepared a review of outdoor recreation policies around the world for the Countryside Council of Wales.
Craven Link Bus and Sharing the Dales
This Sunday and Bank Holiday bus service is being run by a Social Enterprise Company, The Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company, in conjunction with the Yorkshire Dales Public Transport Users’ Group.
BikeIt
The Institute was commissioned to conduct a review and pilot study into the valuation of BikeIt, a scheme to increase cycling and cycling confidence among school children run by Sustrans.
OneNorth East/Sustrans
This study investigated the economic impact of selected touristic cycle routes in the North East on the local economy.
North Sea Cycle Route
This cycle route runs through Scotland, England, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
Carding Mill Valley – Visitor Travel Study
Carding Mill Valley is a National Trust site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the Shropshire Hills.
Bishop’s Castle-Craven Arms multi-user trail
The Institute was commissioned to do a feasibility study of the use of the old railway line between Bishop’s Castle and Craven Arms, Shropshire for a trail for cyclists, pedestrians and others.
The Future of Transport and Tourism in the North West of England
This study aimed to engage experts from the field to predict changes in transport and tourism over the next ten years.
Tourism on Board
This project was set up by the Institute in 2005 to research the use of buses in tourist areas.
West Somerset Railway
Early in 2006, the Institute was asked by South West Development Agency to evaluate the impact of installing a new railway turntable in Minehead at the terminal of the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway company running steam and other vintage trains between Minehead and Bishop’s Lyeard, near Taunton in Somerset.
Cycling in Lancashire
This study, commissioned by Lancashire County Council, used household postal questionnaires and focus groups to investigate attitudes towards cycling in three areas of Lancashire: Fleetwood, Lancaster and Pendle.
Last updated: 03:33 16/09/2008
Author: Lyndsey Boardman
