PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN RURAL AREAS: THE INCREASING ROLE OF CENTRAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The role of central and local government in the planning and provision of public transport in rural areas is examined in this report. The development of various roles is traced through the legislative background, leading to a comparison of the wide range of policies adopted by various authorities. Revenue support policies are examined in some detail. It is concluded that in the absence of more specific guidelines from central government, responsibility for the allocation of public transport subsidies should for the foreseeable future remain with the county or regional council. (TRRL)

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  Newcastle upon Tyne University, England

  Transport Operations Research Group, Claremont Road
  Newcastle NE1 7RU, Tyne and Wear,   England 
• Authors:
  • Warburton, S
  • Trower-Foyan, M
• Publication Date: 1981-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 48 p.
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Newcastle upon Tyne University, England
  • Publisher: Newcastle upon Tyne University, England
  • ISSN: 0306-3402

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Federal government; Local government; Public transit; Rural areas; Subsidies
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 255: Economics; 244: Financing; 183: Government (national); 1556: Legislation; 192: Local authority; 173: Policy; 744: Public transport; 328: Rural area; 1268: Train
• Subject Areas: Law; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00349384
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: Research Report N38 Monograph
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Jun 30 1982 12:00AM