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Funding allocated to boost rural transport
Small businesses have been allocated a share of £1.2 million as part of the Rural Transport Accelerator Fund, which aims to support the development of innovative concepts that will improve rural transport, in partnership with local authorities.
The scheme is designed to boost the wellbeing of communities, support rural jobs and kickstart local economies.
Eight projects have won £150,000 each.
Among the winners are a digital tool that predicts rural transport demand and delivers on-demand services, and a journey mapping tool to support health providers in delivering hospital transport for patients.
Alchera Technologies uses data insights to create a behavioural travel model to help local authorities with rural mobility decision making and Civil Water Management has installed new drainage systems using recycled car tyres to aid safer cycling along flood-prone sections of cycle routes.
Future of roads minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: "People who live in rural areas have unique needs when it comes to transport and we’re always looking for ways to improve connections across the country.
"Through our funding, these projects will shake up the way rural transport is delivered, using the latest innovations to help residents see their friends and family, do their weekly food shop or attend hospital appointments."
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