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Family Rituals 2.0 (2015)
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Bichard, J., Chatting, D., Clayton, W., Jain, J., Kirk, D., Ladkin, A., …Yurman, P. (2015). Family Rituals 2.0

The notion of family is broad (and changing) and encompasses a variety of different social structures beyond the classic conception of the nuclear family yet it is a cornerstone of our social worlds. Even as many in ‘Western’ society follow the trend... Read More about Family Rituals 2.0.

Independent analytical review for a road user satisfaction survey (2015)
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Parkhurst, G., Jain, J., Clayton, W., Calvert, T., Phillips, A., & Blyth, B. (2015). Independent analytical review for a road user satisfaction survey

Following the 2011 publication of the Cook Report (Cook, 2011) which examined the English highway network in terms of its effective management, value for money and level of innovation, the government set about a programme of regulatory reform (Depart... Read More about Independent analytical review for a road user satisfaction survey.

An exploration of the importance of social influence in the decision to start bicycling in England (2014)
Journal Article
Sherwin, H., Chatterjee, K., & Jain, J. (2014). An exploration of the importance of social influence in the decision to start bicycling in England. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 68, 32-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2014.05.001

© 2014 Elsevier Ltd. The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding, through qualitative exploration, of the ways in which social influence affects the decision to start bicycling in England. 'Social influence' is defined as the process... Read More about An exploration of the importance of social influence in the decision to start bicycling in England.

Comparing Rail Passengers' Travel Time Use in Great Britain Between 2004 and 2010 (2013)
Journal Article
Atkins, S., Lyons, G., Jain, J., Susilo, Y., & Atkins, S. (2013). Comparing Rail Passengers' Travel Time Use in Great Britain Between 2004 and 2010. Mobilities, 8(4), 560-579. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2012.743221

This paper provides a unique insight into aspects of stability and change regarding the travel time use of rail passengers in Great Britain between 2004 and 2010. Empirical evidence is presented on how rail passengers spend their time, how worthwhile... Read More about Comparing Rail Passengers' Travel Time Use in Great Britain Between 2004 and 2010.

The use of travel time by rail passengers in Great Britain (2007)
Journal Article
Lyons, G., Jain, J., & Holley, D. (2007). The use of travel time by rail passengers in Great Britain. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 41(1), 107-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2006.05.012

In the face of a society that exhibits an increasing dependence on motorised mobility, the response of transport policy is one that remains grounded in the pursuit of quicker journey times. Less time spent travelling is assumed to convert 'unproducti... Read More about The use of travel time by rail passengers in Great Britain.

Turning the car inside out: Transport, equity and environment (2001)
Journal Article
Jain, J., & Guiver, J. (2001). Turning the car inside out: Transport, equity and environment. Social Policy and Administration, 35(5), 569-586. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9515.t01-1-00254

"Turning the car inside out" describes how the environmental damage and social exclusion inflicted by the car can only be seen from outside the car. It explains how car use has reshaped land, time use, social relations and economic patterns. It creat... Read More about Turning the car inside out: Transport, equity and environment.