Transport
Working paper
Does information from Public Transport Victoria’s Journey Planner align with real life accessibility for people in wheelchairs?
The aim of this research is to examine the alignment of the real-life accessibility of train stations in Melbourne against the information provided by the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner application.
Briefing paper
Developing technology-neutral road rules for driver distraction: issues paper
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is examining the effectiveness of the Australian road rules relating to driver distraction. This issues paper explores the questions around responsibility for driver distractions, technologies that can assist and distract from the driving task, and prescriptive versus performance-based approaches.
Audio
Trams, bots and solar roads
It’s a cross between a bus and light rail, a new form of transport that promises greater flexibility and a reduction in costs – it’s called the trackless tram. Online bots are getting better at sounding human, because humans online are sounding more like bots. Media academic Charles Seife ponders the future of digital discourse...
Working paper
Public transport 2045
This working paper explores the long-term future of public transport in New Zealand’s cities, in a world where transport technologies and services are rapidly evolving.
Briefing paper
Intelligent management of transport infrastructure: critical policy brief
This briefing draws upon the expertise of RMIT’s transport research community to inform policy makers and the wider community on critical challenges and opportunities in planning for and maintaining Victoria’s transport infrastructure.