Centre for Transport & Society, University of the West of England

03/11/2023

How do you feel about climate change? Do you think progress is being made? Are you sick of hearing about it? Do you have faith that everything will be alright – or are you deeply troubled and wondering what you can do at home and at work?
Professor Glenn Lyons will be posing these questions at a webinar on Tuesday 7 November, 12:30-13:30.
Attendance is free but please register to attend at the link below.

Come and hear more on climate action and share your views on a hot topic - one that is getting hotter.

13/06/2023

"Transport should not be a risk factor for young people’s prospects."

Today, we published a 'bus stories' blog with the help of our friends at the Urban Transport Group. The blog gives a voice to 18 year old school leavers following research interviews we held last year. Their experiences illustrate how buses are vital for young adults accessing education and employment, as well as for their personal development.

Dr Sarah Collings of the University of the West of England blogs on how buses are vital for young adults to access education and employment, and for building life-skills, following interviews with 17 and 18-year-olds.

05/10/2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-63077437?xtor=ES-208-[55390_NEWS_NLB_ACT_WK40_Weds_Oct_5]-20221005-[newstechnology_US_robotaxi]

Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.

27/06/2022

Are you based in the Bristol area? Would you like to take part in a workshop to understand and explore the mobility of the future!? CTS is recruiting participants for 2 in person and online 90min workshops! Register your interest here: https://surreyfahs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8H2ArIclEKRDn3U Participants will receive a 10pound voucher to thank them for their time! Harry up! This is your opportunity to contribute to the future of mobility! :)

Express interest to take part in a citizen engagement event on new mobility services.

24/06/2022

Would you like to take part in a research project on the mobility of the future? CTS is opening its doors to members of the public interested in having a look at the future and taking part in a 90min workshop (online or in person). Participants will receive a 10pound voucher as a thank you for their participation in the workshop. Do you want to know more and register your place? Click here:

Express interest to take part in a citizen engagement event on new mobility services.

25/05/2022

At 50 years old the spaghetti is over-cooked!

Gravelly Hill Interchange was always meant to be functional, but its cultural life has been rich too.

21/05/2022

More and more cities are launching subsidised mobility pilots to give residents a range of reliable and affordable transport options.

05/05/2022

🔊🔊🔊 We need you! 😃

New Travel Technologies and Shopping Choices: Working Towards a More Sustainable Future – July 2022 event

🚌 How do you move around Bristol? 📦 How do you shop and get your products delivered to your home? Did you know that your choices can make a difference to tackling major environmental problems such as climate change and also contribute to making our cities more liveable? 🌳🏙️

🎉Join us on Saturday 9th July from 10:00 until 15:30 in central Bristol. Help us co-design a better and more sustainable urban mobility system for both people and packages!

Our team of academics will open up the space to you - the real experts on what will make a sustainable future for travel, shopping and home deliveries - during a day of hands-on, interactive and creative collaboration! You don’t need any prior knowledge of shopping, transport or technology. At this event your views will be heard – you just need to be interested in making a difference to our and open to exploring new ideas in a creative and friendly environment.

🍽️Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout as well as a £20 shopping voucher to say thank you!

Want to know more about the event? Ready to sign up to take part?
Click here: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3pZgMaL4V3prrlc

19/01/2022

Calling all UWE students! Please follow the link to complete this quick e-scooter survey, and tell us your scooter stories! This survey is for both scooter users and non-users, to try and understand everyone's views.

We are conducting a piece of research into people's experiences of the Voi e-scooter trial in Bristol.

The Voi scooter scheme in the West of England is a trial, currently due to end in March of this year. Views from users and non-users of the scooters are essential in helping make decisions about whether the scheme should continue, whether the scooters have a more permanent place on our streets, and if so, what changes might need to be made to address any issues or barriers to safe and effective use.

The research is being led by two of our recently graduated Geography students, Monique Taratula-Lyons and Anna Speak, supported by Ian Shergold and me, from the Centre for Transport and Society here at UWE.

Please also share with your contacts, your help is much appreciated!



https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8itHwdsozbJ2S4m

31/10/2021

Regulation seems to be reducing the competitive position of ride-hailing.

Cheap fares from the likes of Uber and Bolt are becoming harder to find, and traditional taxis are cashing in

29/09/2021

We have an opportunity for young people to take part in an exciting new research study which ultimately aims to make transport better for young people.

Did you leave education or training this year in , , or ?

Express your interest in taking part, visit https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aZn7K3OyqeR8TI.