Divergence or Convergence? Devolution and Transport Policy in the United Kingdom
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23150310 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jon Shaw (0000-0002-7066-0632, University of Plymouth), Douglas Mackinnon (0000-0003-2901-5081, University of Glasgow), Danny Mackinnon (University of Glasgow), Iain Docherty (0000-0002-4070-4294, University of Glasgow) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 546-567 |
| Publication date | 2009-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environment and Planning C Government and Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0263-774X • E-ISSN: 1472-3425 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1068/c0899r |
| OpenAlex | W2077650277 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 17 |
| References cited | 40 |
We examine the impact of devolution in the United Kingdom on transport policies in the first two terms of devolved government, from 1999/2000 to 2007/08. In particular, we discuss the nature and extent of policy convergence and divergence between the devolved territories (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and London) and England (wherein responsibility for policy formulation remains with the UK government at Westminster), and between the devolved territories themselves. Our analysis builds on existing work on devolution and public policy not only through its focus on transport policy, but also by distinguishing between ‘horizontal’ and ‘vertical’ dimensions of policy divergence and convergence, referring to relations between territories and to links to previous policies adopted within the same territory, respectively. Findings point to a convergence of overarching transport strategies and a complex picture of both convergence and divergence in terms of specific policy measures. The latter provides evidence of a devolution effect on transport policy.
Convergence (economics) · Devolution (biology) · Divergence (linguistics) · Economic growth · Economics · Government (linguistics) · Northern ireland · Political science · Public policy · Sociology · Work (physics) · Law · Political and Economic history of UK and US · Political Systems and Governance · Public Administration · Social Policy and Reform Studies
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| Unique citing works | 17 |
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| Citations per year | 1,06 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2022 (13) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 16 |