Department For Transport
Detail of outcome
This is a summary of the points raised by respondents, which will inform the development of a Future of Transport rural strategy.
In total, 736 responses were received from individuals and organisations, including:
- local authorities
- trade associations
- transport operators
- other businesses
- non-governmental organisations
- universities
A number of issues raised in this call for evidence are addressed in Future of Transport: helping local authorities to unlock the benefits of technology and innovation in rural transport, which was published on 2 October 2023.
Original call for evidence
Call for evidence description
This call for evidence seeks views and evidence from all those with an interest in rural transport.
Following our Future of mobility: urban strategy, which was published in March 2019, the Department for Transport are now seeking views and evidence on what could be incorporated into a Future of Transport: rural strategy.
The consultation document has 3 sections:
- the context of the Future of Transport: rural strategy
- our assessment of the mobility trends in rural areas, and the emerging opportunities for rural environments that were witnessing in transport innovation this section seeks views on whether we have identified these correctly and further evidence for these trends
- consideration of the approach that the government could take to help shape these opportunities to benefit rural areas
This consultation is part of the Future of Transport programme, which aims to shape transport innovation and secure the UKs position as a leader in the transport sector of the future.