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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.

Edinburgh's Congestion Charging Plans: An Analysis of Reasons for Non-Implementation (2008)
Journal Article
Rye, T., Gaunt, M., & Ison, S. (2008). Edinburgh's Congestion Charging Plans: An Analysis of Reasons for Non-Implementation. Transportation Planning and Technology, 31(6), 641-661. https://doi.org/10.1080/03081060802492686

The City of Edinburgh in Scotland in the UK had advanced plans for a congestion charging scheme until 25 February 2005. However, these plans were abandoned at that time after a referendum that resulted in a ‘no vote’. This paper explains the origins... Read More about Edinburgh's Congestion Charging Plans: An Analysis of Reasons for Non-Implementation.

Mind the gap! The UK's record in European perspective (2008)
Book Chapter
Rye, T. (2008). Mind the gap! The UK's record in European perspective. In I. Docherty, & J. Shaw (Eds.), Traffic jam: Ten years of 'sustainable' transport in the UK (205-230). Policy Press. https://doi.org/10.1332/policypress/9781847420732.003.0010

This chapter examines the changes or improvements in the transport sector in Great Britain from 1998 to 2008, and compares them with those of other European countries. It evaluates how far policy objectives have been achieved and describes recent dev... Read More about Mind the gap! The UK's record in European perspective.

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?.