The Tasmanian Youth Transport Strategy was launched by the Minister for Education, the Hon. Paula Wriedt, MHA on International Youth Day, Tuesday, 12 August 2003.

Young people and youth service providers throughout the State have consistently raised transport as an issue for young people in various forums. The Office of Youth Affairs was able to coordinate a transport project on behalf of the stakeholders with support from other government and non-government agencies.
www.youthaffairs.tas.gov.au/transport.htm

Have your say on transport at:
www.ruralyouthtrans.com

The Shoalhaven Public Transport Guide features:
• maps showing bus, coach and train services across the Shoalhaven,
• outline of the number of services, route numbers and key destinations for weekdays, weekends and school holidays.
• contact numbers, including the Transport Infoline and taxi operators
• notes about using this Guide and the Shoalhaven Public Transport System.

shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/region/transport/default.htm

MID BEDS District Council Scheme
"Youth Transport Initiatives: Update
Read about the concerns young people had about public transport and the different schemes that have happened during the last year to address some of them. The report summarises what has happened so far and what will happen in the future."
www.midbeds.gov.uk/services/
community_services/community_development
/Youth_Transport_Initiative.asp

A number of NRMA CrimeSafe grants have been given to youth transport projects such as the Cessnock City Council's "Grease Monkey" project and the Clarence Valley's "Board the Bus" (see past recipients link below for more information on these projects). All states are eligible for grants and they are not limited to New South Wales.

GRANTS:
www.nrma.com.au/pub/nrma/community/
grants/index.shtml

PAST RECIPIENTS (NSW 2003):
www.nrma.com.au/pub/nrma/community/grants/
past-recipients-nsw.shtml

www.grantslink.gov.au

GUIDE TO GOVT AND PRIVATE GRANTS:

www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/sp/spgrants.htm

GUIDE TO GRANT SUBMISSION WRITING:

http://www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/
finding_funds/submissions

A variety of good resources including:
- Minibus Brokerage Guide
- Rural Bus Service Design
- Training for Rural Community Transport Operators

www.communitytransport.com/advice/advice.htm

http://www.communitytransport.com/advice/leaflets.htm

Check out their Good Practice Guides at the bottom of the page - particularly "Transport for Young People in Rural Areas"

HOMEPAGE: www.communitytransport.com

Here is an example of a great youth transport website in the UK. It provides links to other youth transport sites in England and has the results of some transport surveys they have done. Over 400 schools have registered for the survey which is about travel to school. The results can be viewed on-line.

There are also links to games, news and information about sustainable transport options and information for teachers and youth workers.

The site has a powerpoint presentation that you can download which explains all about the site.

"Young TransNet uses IT and the Internet to assist children and young people in transport research and action. The long term aim of Young TransNet is to increase walking, cycling and the use of public transport, and to reduce motor traffic."

www.youngtransnet.org.uk

Has a number of free resources for learner drivers - including an award winning CD Rom Driving and Road Safety Game, and a guidebook for those who are teaching others to drive.

www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/drivers/
learn.shtml

Transport in Tomorrow's Countryside
This document sets out their vision of how transport should serve rural communities and those visiting rural areas. It puts forward 10 principles for transport. April 2003

www.countryside.gov.uk/Publications/articles
/Publication_tcm2-4328.asp

Two wheels work: A good practice guide for developing and implementing Wheels to Work schemes
Lack of transport can be a major barrier to people living in rural areas when it comes to accessing training, education and employment opportunities. Wheels to Work (W2W) schemes provide an innovative way of overcoming those transport barriers - offering individuals their own transport solutions. This detailed guide aims to help those involved in setting up W2W schemes and features practical examples from existing initiatives. July 2002

http://www.countryside.gov.uk/Publications/
articles/Publication_tcm2-4280.asp

Wheels to work: an evaluation of existing schemes
This study involved an England-wide review to identify the location and experience of existing rural-based W2W schemes. Following the review, an evaluation of the schemes was undertaken to identify example of both good and bad practice. This information was then used to inform a good practice guide (CA 108) for the development and implementation of W2W schemes. July 2002

http://www.countryside.gov.uk/Publications/
articles/Publication_tcm2-4632.asp

VIRGIL is a research project funded by the European Commission DG VII Ð DG XIII as part of the "Reseach for Sustainable Mobility" programme, and is entitled 'Verifying and strengthening rural access to transport services'. So, if you are interested in finding out about unusual and innovative approaches to rural transport across Europe Ð stay with us!

http://www.bealtaine.ie/virgil/final_report.htm