Densely populated, mixed land uses support sustainable travel patterns, including high public transport ridership, but research is limited in understanding how such development, known as transit-oriented development (TOD), could be... read more →
There is an explosion in the availability of very large data sets relevant to public transport customers and to the planning and delivery of services. But there are only limited... read more →
The Victorian bus industry, like many other Australian and international jurisdictions, must meet safety regulation requirements including bus safety inspections with both annual mandatory independent inspections and more regular documented... read more →
One of the most pervasive problems in Australian public transport network design is the issue of servicing large low density suburban areas using expensive fixed route bus resources. There is... read more →
Trams have superior ride quality to buses and can also accelerate and decelerate at a quicker rate. This and the frequent need for braking due to traffic interference has been... read more →
The transition to parenthood, as a change in life stage, disrupts habitual travel behaviour and provides a valuable opportunity to influence the adoption of sustainable transport practices. However, while changes... read more →
The community’s needs for personal mobility increasingly include transport options such as bike share and car share. This creates a need for PTV to better understand usage of these modes... read more →
Amidst the daily chaos, commuters give priority to seamless transport, less travel time and improved connectivity. Lack of efficient public transport coordination compels commuters to shift their means of patronage... read more →
Fare evasion is a major international problem in all cities. In Melbourne prior to the start of this study fare evasion represented 12% of trips and a revenue loss of... read more →
The Queensland Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games is developing a strategy around Tourism and Transport and seeks to better understand the experience of tourists, notably... read more →