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Unit-level Evidence and Research Strategy: RVSS and RPS Directorates (2006/2007)

Table of contents

  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 - Introduction
  • Chapter 2 - Aims and objectives
  • 2.1 Overview
  • 2.2 DfT business plan
  • 2.3 Unit-level objectives
  • 2.4 PSA targets
  • 2.5 Evidence and research strategy
  • Chapter 3 - Evidence needs
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Sources of evidence
  • 3.3 Unit-level evidence needs
  • 3.4 Tackling congestion
  • 3.5 Improving accessibility and choice
  • 3.6 Improving safety and security
  • 3.7 Reducing environmental impact
  • 3.8 Supporting the economy
  • Chapter 4 - Communicating research and evidence
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Methods of communication
  • Chapter 5 - Collaboration
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Collaboration within Government
  • 5.3 Collaboration with external organisations
  • Chapter 6 - Professional and technical skills
  • 6.1 Enabling professional development
  • Chapter 7 - Evidence and research management
  • 7.1 Existing protocols for project management
  • Chapter 8 - Technology and innovation
  • 8.1 Overview
  • 8.2 Unit-level technological activities
  • 8.3 Issues and management
  • Chapter 9 - Transport futures
  • 9.1 Considering long-term strategies

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  • Annex A - Organisational chart (PDF 45 kb)
  • Annex B - Glossary of acronyms (PDF 69 kb)
  • Annex C - List of Divisional Research Contacts (Word 32 kb)

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