The British state has long been regarded as one of the most stable
and centralised political structures in the world, and devolution
represents one of the most significant changes to its fabric in 300
years. To date research on devolution in the UK has largely focused
on core public policy areas such as health, economic development
and social welfare. Work on transport has been somewhat limited,
despite its increased policy prominence in recent years. This book
presents a thorough academic investigation into the impact of
devolution on the formulation and delivery of transport policy in
the UK. Using detailed interviews with key policy makers, transport
providers, business organisations and user groups, the authors draw
upon concepts and ideas from across the social sciences to inform
their analysis. The picture that emerges is distinctly mixed: there
are elements of both convergence and divergence in the strategies
and policies adopted by the devolved administrations, and marked
variations in the overall performance of these administrations in
transport are uncovered. Ultimately, though, devolution on its own
is an insufficient basis for improved policy performance what
matters is the generation of enough strategic capacity to promote
real change for the better.
About the authors
Danny MacKinnon is Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the
University of Aberdeen.
Jon Shaw is Reader in Human Geography and Director of the Centre
for Sustainable Transport at the University of Plymouth.
Iain Docherty is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management
at the University of Glasgow.
* This book presents a thorough academic investigation into the
impact of devolution onthe formulation and delivery of transport
policy in the UK.
* The authors draw upon concepts and ideas from across the social
sciences to inform their analysis by using detailed interviews with
key policy makers, transport providers, business organisations and
user groups.
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