The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Monash University have been working with VicRoads to create traffic flow simulation models to explore how trams and buses interact with traffic on roads.... read more →
Preferential treatment for buses and trams can optimise the use of road space, particularly during periods of peak demand. However, transit priority can have impacts that are undesirable to other... read more →
Vandalism on railways acts to deteriorate service quality as trains must be removed from service. It also acts to reduce the quality of passenger environments by reducing feelings of personal... read more →
The transport sector has one of the lowest female workforce participation rates across all industries, with those women employed in the sector clustered predominantly within traditionally female roles. With unprecedented... read more →
Failures in the urban rail system cause cancellations and delays in train services that adversely affect many passengers and rail companies. To improve the reliability of the train service, a... read more →
Tourism provides a large net gain to the Victorian economy and the Tourism industry is seeking ways to improve access to the many tourism venues in Melbourne and regionally. Tourists... 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 →