Innovative Demand Responsive Transport in Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders Council DRT – Go Borders
Future DRT Network
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Innovative new ways of delivering DRT in the Borders that supports
communities
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Four new demand responsive travel zones identified through Workforce
Mobility deprivation Index
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Zones designed to support public transport movements in areas with very
limited or no regular bus services
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Links into employment
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It will provide opportunities for Under 19’s and U22’s when the free travel
scheme begins
•
Extended hours of operation providing improved transport links at evenings
and weekends
Proposed DRT Zones
Route Planning
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Assessing opportunities to improve
access to local transport links for
commuters
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Snapshot of 700 postcodes from SBC
employees gathered and 17 routes
planned using a route optimisation tool
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Routes identified have shown that minor
changes to the local bus network could
significantly improve links to
employment with over 80 ppd
•
Further work to be done with NHS
Borders and other local employers to
gather more data
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Further work to be funded through
workforce mobility project
Moovit DRT services
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Funding Secured for 12 month trial of Moovit up to 4 licenced vehicles
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At present; mapping, App development, software testing under way
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Anticipated launch August 2021
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Initially operating on 2 Scottish Borders Council vehicles on three different DRT
routes
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Ettrick Valley to Galashiels
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Ettrick Valley to Hawick
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Hawick to Bonchester
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Extended out to vehicles operating the proposed DRT zones.
In Scottish Borders, the Future DRT Network is introducing innovative ways of delivering Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) to support communities. Four new zones have been identified to address limited bus services, enhance workforce mobility, and provide transport access for the youth. Extending hours of operation will improve travel links during evenings and weekends. Route planning aims to optimize local transport links for commuters, with plans to collaborate with local employers for further data gathering. Funding has been secured for a 12-month trial of Moovit DRT services, with anticipated launch in August 2021. Operated initially on Scottish Borders Council vehicles, these services will serve various routes connecting key locations in the region.
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Future DRT Network Innovative new ways of delivering DRT in the Borders that supports communities Four new demand responsive travel zones identified through Workforce Mobility deprivation Index Zones designed to support public transport movements in areas with very limited or no regular bus services Links into employment It will provide opportunities for Under 19 s and U22 s when the free travel scheme begins Extended hours of operation providing improved transport links at evenings and weekends
Route Planning Assessing opportunities to improve access to local transport links for commuters Snapshot of 700 postcodes from SBC employees gathered and 17 routes planned using a route optimisation tool Routes identified have shown that minor changes to the local bus network could significantly improve links to employment with over 80 ppd Further work to be done with NHS Borders and other local employers to gather more data Further work to be funded through workforce mobility project
Moovit DRT services Funding Secured for 12 month trial of Moovit up to 4 licenced vehicles At present; mapping, App development, software testing under way Anticipated launch August 2021 Initially operating on 2 Scottish Borders Council vehicles on three different DRT routes Ettrick Valley to Galashiels Ettrick Valley to Hawick Hawick to Bonchester Extended out to vehicles operating the proposed DRT zones.
