Title

Improving job access in the US, France and the UK: examining the role of transport initiatives

Document Type

Conference Paper

Publication Date

2004

Subject Area

Location - UK, Location - USA, Mobility - Scooters, Modes of Transport - Bus, Modes of Transport - Car - Driver, Transport policy - Social disadvantage

Abstract

This paper is based on a study currently underway to investigate the role of transport initiatives in improving access to training and employment opportunities in the US, France and the UK. The research particularly focuses on those experiencing or at risk of social exclusion. After an introduction to the background of the study, this paper first examines the policy frameworks established in each country relating to job access. Second, it presents a number of examples of job access initiatives which have been selected as case studies as part of the research. Finally, it presents the methodology chosen to analyse the efficiency and effectiveness of the initiatives and briefly highlights some preliminary results.