Transport, travel and the associated infrastructure required to move about an area are particularly important to those living in rural isolation to access services, education and employment. The Travel and Transport section of the Observatory presents data that shows the reality of rural life and rural service provision.
How much more might the rural driver be contributing in motoring tax revenue than their urban neighbour? The following analysis takes a look at this question, and presents an analysis
Modern life can be fast paced and time pressured. This is true whether one is living in an urban environment or the contemporary rural idyll. The following spreadsheet demonstrates how
This analysis presents the average number of cars or vans per household for rural and urban communities – Car Ownership– Analysis User Guide Census 2011 data relating to car or
Deaths from land transport accidents due to alcohol is a particular issue for rural areas. The following analysis looks at this issue and provides an opportunity to consider what might
This analysis provides an insight into the usage os Taxis in rural commmunities and compares these trends to urban counterparts. – The use of taxis in rural communities
Household budgets are increasingly stretched in meeting basic living costs. Using key measures, the financial pressures experienced by the average household can provide a picture of the relative cost of
It is clear that to live in rural areas presents challenges with regard access to services, engaging in business, commuting to work, as well as participating in social activities. –
Car use is a significant mode of transport for many in rural areas, with households very often needing more than one vehicle to fulfil the demands of rural living. –
One measure of sparsity in rural areas examines the percentage of households within a given distance. Percentage of households within the given distance via the road network 2011
When measured by distance, our research shows that key services are often further away in rural local authorities. Distance to services in your local authority
Transport, travel and the associated infrastructure required to move about an area are particularly important to those living in rural isolation to access services, education and employment. The Travel and Transport section of the Observatory presents data that shows the reality of rural life and rural service provision.
How much more might the rural driver be contributing in motoring tax revenue than their
Modern life can be fast paced and time pressured. This is true whether one is
This analysis presents the average number of cars or vans per household for rural and
Deaths from land transport accidents due to alcohol is a particular issue for rural areas.
This analysis provides an insight into the usage os Taxis in rural commmunities and compares
Household budgets are increasingly stretched in meeting basic living costs. Using key measures, the financial
It is clear that to live in rural areas presents challenges with regard access to
Car use is a significant mode of transport for many in rural areas, with households
One measure of sparsity in rural areas examines the percentage of households within a given
When measured by distance, our research shows that key services are often further away in
