The National Rural Conference 2025

Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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Car Use Analysis

Car use is a significant mode of transport for many in rural areas, with households very often needing more than one vehicle to fulfil the demands of rural living.

- Car Use Analysis
In light of this, the above spreadsheet analyses the results of the 2009/10 and the 2011/12 National Travel Survey, looking specifically at the use of car/vans for travel. It demonstrates the importance of having personal transport solutions for rural communities.

The number of trips, the distance travelled, the need for more vehicles, all increase the financial burden on a rural dweller.