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This section contains summaries of projects we have undertaken. To view a list of projects by topic area, please see the Services section.

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Current and Recent Projects

2008

Calculation of 2005 and 2007 Core National Accessibility Indicators (2008) - This work builds upon the previous National Indicator calculations using updated and revised information and datasets. DHC continues to co-ordinate the consultancy team consisting of Catalyst Framework consultant, Dotted Eyes, and IT, software and data specialists, Automatica.
Wales Indicators of Multiple Deprivation (2008) - DHC developed previous work conducted for the Welsh Assembly Government, calculating new accessibility indicators which will be used as part of the Welsh 2008 Index of Multiple Deprivation.
TACTRAN Regional Transport Strategy (2008) - Together with SDG, DHC are advising TACTRAN on developments to their Regional Transport Strategy. DHC are identifying how Community Transport (CT) and Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) services can be developed to fill gaps in conventional Public Transport networks.
Dundee Community Transport (2008) - This project for Dundee Accessible Transport Forum is assessing the feasibility of a new CT scheme in the Mid Craigie/Linlathen area of Dundee. By reviewing the gaps in Dundee's Public Transport networks and the potential demand for trips, DHC are identifying the priority areas for CT to tackle transport based social exclusion.
Access to Health Services (2008) - This project for SPT is looking at how Public Transport Information can be personalised to assist users in using Public Transport to get to health appointments.
Safe Routes to Public Transport (2008) - In this work for SPT, DHC are looking at how a partnership approach can be developed to improve access to bus stops and railway stations.
Edinburgh West End Traffic Surveys (2008) - This work has been commissioned by a West End residents' association to monitor changes in traffic flows as part of the Edinburgh Tram developments. DHC are currently undertaking a series of traffic surveys before, during and after the Shandwick Place road closure, to identify whether there has been a change in local traffic patterns.

2007

Transport with Care (2007) - This project for NHS Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Executive Efficient Government Unit, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and Dumfries and Galloway Council is managing the delivery of integrated high care needs transport in Dumfries and Galloway.
Review of Invernet Rail Services (2007) - This project for the Highland Rail Partnership is reviewing the impacts of the Invernet commuter rail services to Inverness, and suggesting how further changes could help to grow the market for rail travel.
Recommendations for Improving Local Transport Policy and Delivery (2007) (PDF, 206 KB) - This work for the British Council of Shopping Centres involved formulating and drafting their response to the 2007 UK White Paper.
Accessibility Modelling in New Zealand (2007) (PDF, 361 KB) – Together with Steve Abley transport Consultancy, DHC is identifying how accessibility planning and modelling can best be taken forward in New Zealand.
Consumer Needs for Access to Market Based Services (2007) – This project for the National Consumer Council investigated how current accessibility planning frameworks might be revised to better improve access to privately provided services.
Appraisal of Economic and Location Impacts of Dualling the A9 Perth to Inverness Trunk Road (2007) – This project for HITRANS in being undertaken jointly with Scott Wilson and is considering the ways in which the A9 trunk road affects business viability and growth.
Highlands and Islands Air Discount Scheme (2007) - DHC assessed the impact of the introduction of discounted air fares for residents of the Highlands and Islands.
Rural and Community Transport Project in Northumberland (2007) – This project is being undertaken with the TAS Partnership and Richard Armitage Transport Consultancy. The work is seeking to foster a viable and sustainable approach to rural transport by growing the Community Transport sector in the area.
Developing Community Transport in Glasgow (2007) (PDF, 563 KB) – This work was undertaken for Glasgow City Council to identify how the Community Transport sector could become more successful at closing gaps in transport provision in Glasgow.
Calculation of Core National Accessibility Indicators (2007) - DHC co-ordinated the consultancy team consisting of Catalyst Framework consultant, Dotted Eyes, and IT, software and data specialists, Automatica. The work combines many data sets including public transport, OS Mastermap, education, health, shopping and jobs data. The initial set of results for this Department of Transport commisson are now being used by the Department of Health and the Scottish Executive to calculate indicators of accessibility relevant to their policy needs.
Future of Retail Transport : Access, Information and Flexibility (2007) - DHC conducted research into how changes to the UK transport system over the next 10 years will impact on travel to and from retail centres. This work was conducted on behalf of the British Council of Shopping Centres as part of their wider project on the Future of Retail Property.

2006

Alternative Methods for Assessing Eligibility for Concessionary Travel (2006) The Mobility and Accessibility Committee for Scotland commissioned DHC to identify areas, or other services, which could demonstrate where social models of disability were being used to assess a disabled person's eligibility for access to free/assisted services.
Evaluation of the Economic and Social Impacts of the Skye Bridge (2006) - This work for Highlands and Islands Enterprise and HITRANS is reviewing how ferry, bridge and price changes have affected travel patterns in the ten years since the Skye bridge opened.
Investigation into the Travel Behaviour of Visitors to Scotland (2006) - This project with Strathclyde University for the Scottish Executive examined travel behaviour data, policies and theory to understand the factors affecting tourist travel.

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Last updated March 2008 by Gareth.