The role of transport in improving access to opportunities
There are significant regional and demographic differences in accessing opportunities, including jobs and education. How can transport improve connectivity?

Insights on emerging trends in transport and infrastructure, developed for Horizon Scan 2024 to support decision-makers in the UK Parliament.
Nine different issues were identified under this topic.
Short articles have been written on these issues to help parliament identify what action it may wish to take. New articles will be added when they become available.
There are significant regional and demographic differences in accessing opportunities, including jobs and education. How can transport improve connectivity?
Automated vehicles are in trial and development stages across the UK. What are the opportunities and challenges of them being on UK roads?
Innovations could address or exacerbate transport challenges.
Opportunities and challenges for increasing the resilience of transport systems.
Active travel provides health benefits to individuals and wider society
Encouraging more sustainable travel choices could help to reduce carbon emissions from transport.
To meet carbon budget projections, surface transport emissions will need to fall by 86% from 2023 levels by 2040.
Transport planning will be required to harness emerging technologies and address a range of challenges and changes facing the transport sector.
Regional variations in transport services across England cause a range of challenges.
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