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PUDO assessment methodology rolled out in Dumfries and Galloway
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MVA Consultancy will carry out an assessment of school transport pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) points on rural routes in Dumfries and Galloway. The consultants will also investigate the provision of low-cost improvement measures for the routes.
The leading transport consultancy has been appointed by Dumfries and Galloway Council to undertake assessments using the specifically-designed assessment methodology developed under contract to West Dunbartonshire Council and Strathclyde Passenger Transport. For Dumfries and Galloway MVA will also develop a GIS database system for logging PUDO assessments. The consultants are currently finalising a set of training and user manuals, under contract to SPT, for role out across the SPT area in 2008.
MVA’s Divisional Director for Scotland, Dougie McDonald, said:
“Since the first day we worked on the PUDO Assessment methodology we have been amazed at the lack of awareness of the issues and the potential for improvement which exists.
“MVA is delighted to be playing a leading role in developing the methodology and helping to make school transport safer. We are convinced Dumfries and Galloway will benefit in the same way as West Dunbartonshire has.”
Information for Editors:
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, MVA Consultancy provides advice on transport and other policy areas, to central, regional and local government, agencies, developers, operators and financiers.
A diverse group of results-oriented people, we are part of a 450-strong team worldwide. Through client business planning, customer research and strategy development we create solutions that work for real people in the real world.
Issued by Beattie Communications (www.beattiegroup.com) on behalf of MVA Consultancy
For further information please contact: Neil McDonald on 01698 787855 /
07725 466737 or email neil.mcdonald@beattiegroup.com
or
Kimberley Hamilton
01698 787875/07825 069 411 or email kimberley.hamilton@beattiegroup.com
09 January 2008
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