The cost of staying connected | Episode 65

Transport for the North Podcast

In this latest episode of our Transport for the North Podcast, we discuss our research into transport-related social exclusion (TRSE) and the latest report to come on the back of our Connecting Communities Strategy. We’re joined by Tom Jarvis and Tom Mace, from our Strategy and Evidence team, who outline the findings from our TRSE research and what it means for the North of England. We look ahead to the future and our priorities around the issue, which include a focus on embedding TRSE decision-making into our own, and partners’, transport plans. Our latest report looks at how the cost-of-living is impacting travel choices and the links between the groups most affected. The research shows people at high risk of both cost-of-living pressures and TRSE are travelling less. The reasons why they travel is also changing. These shifts in travel patterns are in turn impacting the mental health and wellbeing of those at risk groups. Join us for this chat through the findings of our latest compelling research. You can share your thoughts on our podcasts by Tweeting and tagging us with @Transport4North!