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Concessionary bus fares for older people in Scotland – are they achieving their objectives? (2008)
Journal Article
Rye, T., & Mykura, W. (2009). Concessionary bus fares for older people in Scotland – are they achieving their objectives?. Journal of Transport Geography, 17(6), 451-456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2008.08.003

A concessionary fare (hereafter referred to as a “concession”) is offered to defined groups of people to travel at a reduced fare on public transport. This paper discusses concessions that are arranged by the government for social policy reasons, and... Read More about Concessionary bus fares for older people in Scotland – are they achieving their objectives?.

The role of market research and consultation in developing parking policy (2008)
Journal Article
Rye, T., Hunton, K., Ison, S., & Kocak, N. (2008). The role of market research and consultation in developing parking policy. Transport Policy, 15(6), 387-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2008.12.005

There is a demonstrable link between parking availability, price and mode choice, and parking policy has been shown to be a powerful demand management tool. Parking however is clearly an area of policy conflict since using it to manage demand may red... Read More about The role of market research and consultation in developing parking policy.

Concessionary fares and bus operator reimbursement in Scotland and Wales: No better or no worse off? (2008)
Journal Article
Rye, T., & Carreno, M. (2008). Concessionary fares and bus operator reimbursement in Scotland and Wales: No better or no worse off?. Transport Policy, 15(4), 242-250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2008.06.003

Governments in the three constituent countries in Britain—Scotland, Wales and England—have recently introduced much more generous concessionary fares on buses for people of 60 and above, in order to increase “social inclusion” (see Department for Tra... Read More about Concessionary fares and bus operator reimbursement in Scotland and Wales: No better or no worse off?.

Expansion of a controlled parking zone (CPZ) and its influence on modal split: the case of Edinburgh. (2007)
Journal Article
Rye, T., Cowan, T., & Ison, S. (2007). Expansion of a controlled parking zone (CPZ) and its influence on modal split: the case of Edinburgh. Transportation Planning and Technology, 29(1), 75-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060600585368

This article considers the inter-relationship between on-street parking and choice of mode for journeys to work in the Scottish city of Edinburgh. This city is typical of many in that its centre has significant on-street parking controls but, beyond... Read More about Expansion of a controlled parking zone (CPZ) and its influence on modal split: the case of Edinburgh..

Gaining Public Support for Congestion Charging: Lessons from Referendum in Edinburgh, Scotland. (2006)
Journal Article
Gaunt, M., Rye, T., & Ison, S. (2006). Gaining Public Support for Congestion Charging: Lessons from Referendum in Edinburgh, Scotland. Transportation research record, 1960, 87-93. https://doi.org/10.3141/1960-11

Until February 25, 2005, the City of Edinburgh in Scotland, United Kingdom, had advanced plans for a congestion charging scheme. However, these plans were abandoned because of public acceptability problems and in particular to a referendum on the iss... Read More about Gaining Public Support for Congestion Charging: Lessons from Referendum in Edinburgh, Scotland..

Employer attitudes to employer transport plans: a comparison of UK and Dutch experience (1999)
Journal Article
Rye, T. (1999). Employer attitudes to employer transport plans: a comparison of UK and Dutch experience. Transport Policy, 6(3), 183-196. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0967-070X%2899%2900020-7

Employer transport plans (ETPs) are implemented by employers to encourage their employees to choose environmentally friendly modes of transport to work. They have been a part of Netherlands’ transport policy since 1989 and now form an important plank... Read More about Employer attitudes to employer transport plans: a comparison of UK and Dutch experience.