ABSTRACT
The links between mobility and transport disadvantage are profound and have an important impact in shaping the quality of life for both individuals and communities. Land-use policy has also created circumstances where new developments are now often located at peripheral or out of town locations, despite a tightening of the planning guidance on the location of new development. Patterns of transport disadvantage are well established and reflect different socioeconomic circumstances of particular groups in society. Lack of transport is an important barrier to employment opportunities. Traditionally policy interventions for the transport disadvantaged in this area have emerged from the specialist transport provider who has sought to address those gaps in provision not filled by mainstream transport providers. Commercialisation of local bus services, seen as essential by operators for future business growth, has resulted in the development of Metro' type urban bus routes or high frequency corridors in many town and cities.
