The evaluation of public transport alternatives to the car in British National Parks

Authors

Brian Eaton
David Holding

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

3-1996

Subject Area

economics - appraisal/evaluation, mode - car

Keywords

transport, conservation, national parks, England, Wales

Abstract

This paper examines actions that have been taken to encourage the use of public transport as an alternative to cars within National Parks in England and Wales. It is argued that such actions are often ineffective, which is explained by an absence of clear objectives, targets and measurements of performance. It concludes that the continued growth expected in car use demands greater attention to public transport solutions but equally that specific targets must be set, and shown to be achieved, to justify the public expenditure needed to produce a behavioural change.

Rights

Permission to publish abstract given by Elsevier, copyright remains with them.

Comments

Journal of Transport Geography home Page: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09666923

Recommended Citation

Eaton, B., & Holding, D. (1996). The evaluation of public transport alternatives to the car in British National Parks. Journal of Transport Geography, 4(1), 55-65.