Transportation/Types/Need/Problems in Northern Irland

 

 

INTRODUCTION:

This section of the blog explains what transportation is, how it is classified, why it is needed, and the challenges with Northern Ireland's transportation system.

WHAT IS TRANSPORTATION?

According to the textbook transportation (Eddington, 2006), transportation is described as the "moving, putting, or displacement of items, animals, or people from one location to another." In today's society, transportation is a critical economic activity... The vehicle is the means used to do this. According to his study work author (kris Hirst. K), the creation of the wheel was critical to the evolution of civilization and humans. Transportation is linked to the expansion of trade and human civilization. People's lives are inextricably linked to transportation. The author, as a critic, also stated that Bullock's horse-drawn vehicles and chariots were used in antiquity to transport people and goods, but not cattle or other animals. Now everything has changed.

TRANSPORTATION CATEGORY.

Numerous categories exist for transportation. Metcalf, K. N., in his research work (1965). The following four often utilized major forms of transportation are suggested: roads (cars, buses, trucks, and motorcycles); airways (helicopters, fighter planes, rockets); and waterways (streamers, boats, yachts, cruise travelers, cargo containers).

 

However, there are two forms of vehicle ownership when it comes to mobility. Both public and private transportation are available. Space travel is now feasible because companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic are developing commercial spaceship missions. Heli taxi is also getting a lot of media attention. The long-awaited hyperloop, which is now a reality, aims to alter how people think about rail travel.

 

HOW TRANSPORTATION IS OPERATED:

Transportation may involve the proper operations and infrastructure of vehicles. All forms of transportation share infrastructure and vehicles when it comes to public transit, and operations are very important. We can learn how much the Northern Ireland government spends on public transportation from the report we acquired from the research and information services of the Northern Ireland assembly (RIS NIA). This study also demonstrates that these three crucial transportation pillars are developed, authorized, and managed by the government. In his research, the author (Hajal. A.) anticipated the significance of transportation strategy in the logistics planning of businesses.

WHY TRANSPORTATION IS NECESSARY:

Transportation is required for all groups, not only those who work in industries. Students require it to access their education as well as engage in sports and other activities. It is required for healthcare workers to get access to medical facilities, and it is required for patients to gain entrance to hospitals. Consumers must travel to purchase products and services, while company owners must check, administer, and supervise their businesses while also expanding their networks. Goods must be transferred from manufacturers to distributors, who must then distribute them to retailers. People must engage with one another, which they might accomplish through attending meetings, discussions, parties, concerts, and other forms of entertainment. Travelers can choose between leisure and pilgrim campgrounds.

IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION ON THE ECONOMY OF NORTHERN IRELAND:

Ulster Bus is the largest source of income for Northern Ireland's transportation sector. The graph below depicts the percentage contribution of Northern Ireland's various modes of transportation.

Revenue from passenger receipts on Northern Ireland's public transportation from FY 2016/17 to FY 2020/21, by mode

Source: www.statistica.com

TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS IN NORTHERN IRELAND:

According to my study, there are many different transportation alternatives accessible in cities and big metropolitan regions, but things are different in rural sections of the country. Residents in rural areas have limited access to numerous modes of transportation and must make do with a few of them. According to a Belfast Telegraph news item. I'm astounded to learn that barely 5% of Northern Irish citizens use public transit. Based on the report filed by Northern Ireland's comptroller and auditor general (CAG), the government has reduced funding to TransLink and NI Water. People and children in school are finding it more difficult to get to their destinations due to a shortage of public transportation choices. Older people, people with impairments, pregnant women, and those who are sick or in pain face similar challenges in receiving medical treatment.

TRANSPORTATION AND WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT:

Women are the backbone of society. 'Yesterday women needed development, but today development needs women,' I cite from my understanding of the appraisal of women's strength over the years. However, the situation in Northern Ireland is not what I had hoped. According to the author of the NIRWN Northern Ireland Rural Women Network study (Speak R.W), rural women are far less likely than males to have access to private transportation. This means that women rely far more on public transportation than males, putting them at a competitive disadvantage. Access to school, training, job, and childcare, as well as the expense of public transportation, are important considerations in deciding women's involvement, particularly in rural regions. The economic costs of a lack of transportation are exacerbated by the inability to obtain essential services and social isolation. According to NIRWN members, transportation supply varies widely across the area depending on where you reside, and it is frequently related to school periods, resulting in no service during vacations.

CONCLUSION:

We learned about various transportation systems and why we all need transportation from the blog above. Some corporations are even considering space travel and a hyperloop transit system, but the scenario is different in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland's citizens face several challenges as a result of a lack of transportation, excessive pricing, and ineffective government action.

REFERENCES:

The Eddington transport study : the case for action: Sir Rod Eddington’s advice to Government. (n.d.).

Kris Hirst, K. (2012, April 16). Wheeled vehicles - the history of practical human use of the wheel. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/wheeled-vehicles-history-practical-human-use-171870 

Metcalf, K. N. (1965). Transportation : information sources : an annotated guide to publications, agencies, and other data sources concerning air, rail, water, road, and pipeline transportation. Gale Research Company.

Tran, L. (2022, October 11). The private companies pioneering the (new) space race. AFAR Media. https://www.afar.com/magazine/these-companies-are-the-future-of-space-tourism

Research and Information Service Briefing Paper. (n.d.). Gov. uk. Retrieved January 6, 2023, from http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets/documents/raise/publications/2012/agric_rural_dev/4212.pdf

Haial, A., Benabbou, L., & Berrado, A. (2021). Designing a transportation-strategy decision-making process for a supply chain: Case of a pharmaceutical supply chain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(4), 2096. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042096

Qin, Y., & Jia-lian, S. (2011). Research and design of public transportation system based on the classification theory on road traffic. Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Electronic & Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology.

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Speak, R. W. (n.d.). Rural Women’s Manifesto. Nirwn.org. Retrieved January 6, 2023, from https://www.nirwn.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/NIRWN-Rural-Womens-Manifesto.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Gains

 UTILIZING TRAINED RESERVE MANPOWER TO GENERATE FINANCE:

          Using trained reserve manpower for transportation allows us to make money. Yes, we can charge a registration fee for the training, and we can also give the trained people a pass that will serve as their login information, which they must renew. This will generate revenue for the transportation training company (government owned or quasi government owned firms).

EMPLOYMENT CREATION POTENTIAL:

         In March 2021, there were 2,183 Ulsterbus employees, 772 Metro employees, and 105 Glider employees actively employed; in March 2020, those numbers were higher at 2,256 Ulsterbus employees, 795 Metro employees, and 109 Glider employees (Glider). Covid19 has caused a small lag in the count. As we predicted, these numbers would increase by three times if the government operated the public transit system.

         In 2020–21, 32% of the £450 million spent on our roads went toward new construction and improvement. 30% of the funds were spent on maintenance (structural, routine, and winter), while 3% went into public lighting. Compared to 2019–20 (£447 million), the amount spent on roads increased by less than 1%. We have data that shows us that just 1% has increased, which is absolutely absurd; we need to focus far more on the development of infrastructure. As we previously stated, the public lighting expenditure alone amounts for 10% of the whole road building budget, which contributes to economic growth.

(REF:https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/system/files/publications/infrastructure/ni-transport-statistics-2020-2021.pdf  )

         The report published by CITB in association with Experian, below link will navigate to see further info.

https://www.citb.co.uk/media/dpzosmap/csn-nireland.pdf

         The construction industry is anticipated to resume growing in 2017 and rise by an average of 1.6% per year through 2021, which is similar to the UK pace of 1.7%. These growth rates are lower than those expected last year for the 2016 to 2020 period for both the devolved country and the UK, as the events of 2016 have introduced a significant amount of global uncertainty into the system and caused more cautious estimates for the economic outlook. See how Northern Ireland has greater needs for road development despite the 1.6% growth predicted for this sector. This is not excellent, and it is also unsuccessful. The ARR for the construction sector was only 1.4 percent.

         The underdeveloped infrastructure in rural areas is the primary cause of this growth slowdown. So, we must make additional investments in the construction of rural infrastructure.

         Initiatives from the Rural Development Fund should be pursued with more vigor so that we can enhance rural infrastructure.

         We discussed how building bus stops will lead to employment, but if we use it well, it will also lead to creation. If we install solar panels on these bus stops, we can produce electrical energy that we can use to charge bicycles and electric automobiles, creating an economy.

ECONOMY SPENT ON BUSES/TRANSPORT VEHICLES:

         On the highways of Northern Ireland, the government ought to think about using electric or green buses. As part of its "go green" campaign, the Indian metropolis of Hyderabad intends to utilize double-decker electric buses to improve mobility and lower emissions.

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/electronic-double-decker-buses-on-hyderabad-roads-soon-2292637-2022-11-03

         The article below outlines how the government of Northern Ireland is attempting to implement electric buses for public transportation.

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/cop-26-electric-double-decker-22065029

IMPACT OF BUDGET FRIENDLY COST OF TRAVELLING ON PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME:

         The article below explains in detail how the high expense of transportation affects low-income families. These low-income households will profit greatly from widespread access to public transportation.

https://www.trustforlondon.org.uk/publications/living-edge-impact-travel-costs-low-paid-workers-living-outer-london/

EQUALITY AND SAFER TRAVELLING EXPERIENCES:

         We mentioned at the outset that while males prefer cars for personal transportation, women have other options. Women also chose public transit, which is cost-effective, as their preferred mode of transportation. Using public transportation makes women feel safer. We may see evidence of women's empowerment through transportation in the story below. Empowering women also involves empowering the economy, as women are the main economic forces.

https://eige.europa.eu/publications/gender-equality-index-2019-report/transport-and-public-infrastructure

INTRODUCTION OF CARGO AND PARCEL SERVICES:

         As we previously highlighted, a state-owned transport firm in India is reaping enormous profits from its cargo and parcel delivery services.

PREVENTING FOOD LOSS ECONOMY DUE TO TRANSPORTAION DELAY:

         Besides the retail sector, the medical & food sectors are also impacted by a lack of truck drivers. These days, contamination and degradation of food materials, especially frozen food components, is common. These days, there are more Must arrive by dates (MABDs) and retailer charge backs in food transportation, which has an impact on the economy and makes it harder to get fresh, wholesome food on the market. Even food poisoning can result from these phenomena' numerous negative health repercussions. These chargebacks, according to our estimation, are impeding economic growth by 3 to 5%.

         In the article linked below, it is demonstrated that supply chain concerns cause food waste by delaying the transit of harvest to processing facilities. This results in the contamination and waste of both raw materials and processed food.

REF: Understanding Food Loss and Waste—Why Are We Losing and Wasting Food? By Rovshen Ishangulyyev,¹ Sanghyo Kim,² and Sang Hyeon Lee^3,

ADVANTAGES OF THE PROPOSED SYSTEM

 

Introduction of cargo and parcel service.

         Transportation firms may take into account cargo and parcel delivery services given that the suggested method is nothing more than a US mail delivery system. However, access is insufficient for those living in remote areas. If you're wondering why we should start a service when we already have one that is functioning well, we'll show you an example of a successful phenomena in India.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/courier-and-cargo-services-turn-money-spinner-for-tsrtc/article32094904.ece

         Here we have the India Posts Department, a government-owned business that sends mail (mails). However, the transportation company TSRTC's newly developed freight parcel service has made a sizable profit.

         The freight and parcel service generates jobs in addition to money. We placed a lot of emphasis on the public transportation system because it has the ability to provide a huge amount of employment in addition to providing rural residents with access to transit. We can simply understand it if we take into account the personnel counts of transportation businesses. Because it requires personnel such as a driver, a ticket collector, a bus maintenance team, a bus break down repairs team, a ticket checker, a bus economy checker, a team to manage employee attendance and process salaries, a team to deposit earned revenue into a bank, and a supervisor or chief.

         When creating transportation facilities for rural areas, new roads may also be built. If this happens, this will result in the creation of new jobs. Additionally, after the building of new roads and transportation facilities, the necessity for adequate road maintenance will become apparent.

         If we build roads, we can build electric vehicle charging stations as well, which will boost the economy and add jobs. According to COP26, several nations place a greater emphasis on net zero emissions; this action will help to lower pollution and emissions. So, it is essential to develop transportation infrastructure.

         During natural disasters, we also desperately need transportation facilities to help the poor and evacuate them to safer locations. Again, roads are essential. Lights are necessary for nighttime vehicular travel. It also boosts the economy and employment.

         The problems with the supply chain will vanish if there is good road connectivity between rural and urban locations. Additionally, it can reduce food waste and boost the flow of fresh food into the economy, improving health and reducing pollution. Due to the availability of high-quality locally supplied food, countries will be less dependent on imports from other nations, which will increase GDP and the economy.

         If we operate public transportation, we will also concentrate on building bus stops; these stops must have restrooms and nursing rooms for moms. Man, this is absolutely vital. We need to preserve rights and supply the necessities. which will result in a society that is more civilized. The adverts at bus terminals and bus stops allow transportation providers to earn passive revenue as well.

         When we consider a larger spectrum, concerns like racism, inequality, and harassment are also eliminated.

         Public transportation is also cost-effective and helps those with limited resources save money. This will bring respite to many nations as they are moving toward rising inflation.

         A better and healthier society will result from the improved access to education and healthcare that the enhanced mobility may bring about.

         Giving disabled persons battery- or electrically-powered wheelchairs will enable them to move fast and easily, improving their ability to carry out daily tasks.

         The best option for disabled people who want their own personal transportation is to provide subsidies on specially equipped vehicles. Who knows, they might need to travel a great distance and discover that the cars are a far better option than the previously mentioned battery-operated wheel chair.

         To reduce traffic accidents, private transportation firms' drivers must receive refresher training.

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2013/oct/31/Reasons-why-APSRTC-is-the-safest-532353.html

         It is quite significant. The training program for fuel-saving practices will also have a big impact on fuel economy and pollution regulations. It currently exists as a need.

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/231117/refresher-training-for-rtc-drivers-to-curb-accidents.html

         The implementation of health camps for drivers with the assistance of corporations (CSR activities) will have an impact on their health and decrease accidents. In the current cost-of-living crisis, offering free drugs at health camps will unquestionably be of great assistance to them.

         Assembling a trained reserve of labour to assist with labour shortage issues It is urgent that immigration procedures be made more welcoming and that optimism about the effects of Brexit be fostered, as evidence suggests that fewer truck drivers than actual truck drivers have returned to the UK from other countries since leaving the UK as a result of COVID19. The primary sources of this negative publicity are immigration and Brexit concerns. This has a significant impact on the UK supply chain system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAycIoFNIdM

         This supply chain problem constitutes 7% decline in GDP of UK. We need to act smart and fast.

         To give hope to private taxi drivers in rural areas, the authorities should reconsider raising their pay. We also request that the transportation authorities provide these drivers with pension or Provident Fund benefits. These actions will increase the supply of labor in the UK transportation industry, which will logically increase the accessibility of transportation services in rural areas while also reducing problems with commodity supply chains. The following story discusses how increased pay for truck drivers has kept their business afloat.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-58652561