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SATURN - Supporting Active Travel Using Road-lighting at Night

Lead Research Organisation: University of Leeds
Department Name: Institute for Transport Studies

Abstract

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Publications

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Description We have found that lighting levels are associated with active travel levels. A literature review (Vidal-Tortosa et al. 2023, 10.1016/j.jcmr.2023.100008 ) found that the although under-researched, previous findings support the hypothesis that lighting is an important factor, yet that lighting is rarely mentioned in policy guidance. An under-review paper has found associations between lighting and both walking and cycling levels based on Strava data.
Exploitation Route It's too early to say.
Sectors Energy

Environment

Transport

URL https://github.com/saturnlighting/
 
Description Our findings have support transport planning in the UK by highlighting the importance of guidance on lighting for active travel. Results have been shared with Active Travel England and other policy stakeholders.
First Year Of Impact 2023
Sector Environment,Transport
Impact Types Societal

Economic

Policy & public services

 
Description Network Planning Tool for Scotland
Amount £467,000 (GBP)
Funding ID RG.TRAN.128414.003 
Organisation Transport Scotland 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 01/2023 
End 05/2025