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THINK is seeking senior managers of bus companies to get involved in our research 

Posted on 26 January 202327 April 2023 by lucybaker

The project is ‘Gender+ Bus: tackling sexual harassment and violence against women for a gender inclusive bus service in Wales and the UK’.   The study will examine the different practices and policies used to tackle sexual harassment, harassment, and violence against women (and other passengers) by various stakeholders. It will consider perceptions and barriers…

E-cycling: opportunities for enabling inclusion in active travel

Posted on 3 October 202210 October 2022 by lucybaker

Authors: Dr Lucy Baker, Dr Sarah Jones, Amy Nicholass, Prof Charles Musselwhite With the ability to offer moderate levels of exercise intensity and to extend people’s mobility, the time they spend exercising, their autonomy, and opportunities to be out in natural and social environments, e-bikes and e-trikes offer numerous health benefits. Summary E- cycling has…

The impact of commuting to work via public transport on pregnant women

Posted on 5 September 20225 September 2022 by lucybaker

Guest Author: Dr Sarah O’Toole, Senior Research Fellow, University College London Public transport in the UK has priority seating for those who are less able to stand, including those who are pregnant. Providing a seat for those who are in greater need of one during their journey has been found to make the difference between…

THINK Agenda Setting Workshops Summary

Posted on 9 August 20225 October 2022 by lucybaker

THINK held a series of workshops in the Spring that brought together stakeholders working in transport and health. The purpose of the workshops was to help steer strategic decisions about where to invest time and resources in THINK depending on stakeholder needs and interests, priorities and barriers identified, and the kind of changes considered necessary…

Can 20 mph speed limits reduce community severance?

Posted on 13 July 202213 July 2022 by lucybaker

Author: Dr Lucy Baker For the full-length discussion article ‘Can 20 mph speed limits reduce community severance?’ please follow this link: https://think.aber.ac.uk/20mph-and-health/ Summary There is a clear imperative to reduce average speeds and excessive speeding to prevent injury and death. One approach to achieve this is to use strategically placed infrastructure that slows traffic. In…

Collaborative working blog series: Working with big and thick data for collaborative urban planning and research

Posted on 21 June 202212 August 2022 by lucybaker

THINK recently held a series of workshops where transport and health practitioners, researchers and policy-makers discussed the challenges and possibility for progression in improving public health through transport interventions and policy, while also working toward broader social and environmental goals.  One of the key themes that came from the discussions was collaboration. Suggestions included more…

Launching ‘Lanes and Lines’: a project engaging you with creative culture relating to transport

Posted on 15 June 20221 August 2022 by lucybaker

Public transport offers a way to reduce carbon emissions and with first and last mile active journeys, it plays a part in us getting the right amount of exercise in our routines to keep healthy. It’s also important for community health, cohesion, and wellbeing, particularly for those who depend on services. As important as it…

Advertising in Wales and the UK: a need for transport and health integration to create healthier places

Posted on 26 April 202213 July 2022 by lucybaker

Author: Dr Lucy Baker, Aberystwyth University New ways of tackling obesity in transport and urban policy Like UK figures, around 60% of adults[i] and 26.9% of children are overweight or obese in Wales[ii]. Research suggests exposure to unhealthy food advertising contributes to unhealthy eating, weight gain and obesity [iii]. It is estimated that people are…

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THINK is a collaboration between the psychology department of Aberystwyth University and Public Health Wales, and is funded by Health and Care Research Wales to improve health outcomes for all, in relation to transport. The network is made up of individuals working in academic, practitioner, policy or charity roles across different areas of transport and health. THINK facilitates research, training and seminars to develop knowledge and provide opportunities to work collaboratively across four different themes – air and noise pollution; injuries and deaths stemming from vehicle crashes; the impact of active travel (walking and cycling) on health; and the impact of vehicles dividing communities. You can sign up as a member of THINK for free on the website https://think.aber.ac.uk/sign-up/ or follow us @TransportHealth

Access to Healthcare with Community Transport
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Hear how community transport & health care providers in Pembrokeshire are leading the way on life giving collaborative projects. Featuring Emma Bingham (CTA), Debbie Johnson (PACTO), Gemma Lelliott (CTA), Kellie Lowther (PIVOT & Country Cars driver), Rod Bowen (Dolen Teifi Community Transport), Tina Norman (wheelchair accessible vehicle user and Chair of PVT) and community transport users of the Fflesci bus service trial in St Davids and Dolen Teifi Community Transport.

Access to Healthcare with Community Transport
Access to Healthcare with Community Transport
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Wales and Community Transport with Gemma Lelliott, Director for Wales, Community Transport Association
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Digital Futures in Community Transport
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Co-production in Community Transport
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More Than Just a Journey – Community Transport
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