Research project

LSTF Case Study on Carbon Impacts and Congestion Relief

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

Staff

Lead researchers

Professor John Preston

Professor in Rail Transport

Research interests

  • Demand, capacity and cost modelling for sustainable transport infrastructure.
  • The design, monitoring and evaluation of transport interventions designed to promote sustainable choices.
  • The determination of pathways for future mobility transitions to net zero carbon.
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Other researchers

Mr Adrian Hickford

Senior Research Assistant

Research interests

  • Methods to assess future changes to national and regional infrastructure systems
  • Promoting use of active travel and sustainable transport and improvements to road safety
  • Sustainable distribution and freight
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Dr Alan Wong

Research Fellow

Research interests

  • the development of people-friendly, sustainable and liveable cities, that inter-link urban with transportation planning;
  • improving the de-carbonisation of road transport, with the associated improvements on air quality;
  • encouraging more sustainable modes of travel, including walking, cycling and taking public transport, with the health benefits these can also bring;
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Professor Ian Williams

Professor in Applied Environmental Scien

Research interests

  • Waste and Resource Management
  • Carbon management
  • Air Pollution
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Collaborating research institutes, centres and groups

Research outputs