Induced traffic growth has significant implications for the sustainability of urban systems. These are discussed in tandem with a brief review of the debate that has taken place around induced traffic growth.

Released in 2002, Melbourne 2030 - Planning for sustainable growth was the Victorian Government's long term plan for managing Melbourne's growth and development.

This paper explores the causes of, and evaluates possible remedies for, the decline of public transport in Melbourne. The exploration is carried out through a comparison of public transport policy in Melbourne, where with Toronto.