Dr. Elliot Fishman

We have been commissioned to write the Austroads guidance document for Australia and New Zealand on EV charging in remote and rural areas. Electric vehicle adoption rates are rapidly rising in Australia and NZ, and this is expected to continue over the coming decades. Austroads require a guidance document complementary to existing guides focused on EV charging in rural and remote Australia and New Zealand.

We are one of a small number of advisory firms with a long standing, demonstrated… Show more

We have been commissioned to write the Austroads guidance document for Australia and New Zealand on EV charging in remote and rural areas. Electric vehicle adoption rates are rapidly rising in Australia and NZ, and this is expected to continue over the coming decades. Austroads require a guidance document complementary to existing guides focused on EV charging in rural and remote Australia and New Zealand.

We are one of a small number of advisory firms with a long standing, demonstrated experience
advising all three levels of government on the development of charging guidance.

This project requires a detailed literature review on best practice in the implementation of EV charging in remote and rural areas, industry and government stakeholder engagement and the preparation of the Guidelines to ensure EV charging opportunities are created in remote and rural locations across Australia and NZ. Show less

We are currently assisting North Sydney Council in the development of their future cycling network.

This project requires a detailed understanding of how people make transport decisions, including the barriers and facilitators to bike riding in North Sydney.

Our work for this project involves:

1. Transport data analysis
2. Site assessment and saddle surveys
3. Assessment of current cycling conditions
4. Stakeholder engagement
5. Network development
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We are currently assisting North Sydney Council in the development of their future cycling network.

This project requires a detailed understanding of how people make transport decisions, including the barriers and facilitators to bike riding in North Sydney.

Our work for this project involves:

1. Transport data analysis
2. Site assessment and saddle surveys
3. Assessment of current cycling conditions
4. Stakeholder engagement
5. Network development
6. Demand modelling and cost benefit analysis. Show less

This project involved a detailed investigation of the interventions that can increase levels of walking and cycling mode share. An international review of the evidence was undertaken, using both peer reviewed journal articles, as well as government reports. Interviews with leading experts around the world helped create a strong knowledge base upon which to deliver recommended actions.

A wide range of interventions, including both infrastructure and non infrastructure actions were… Show more

This project involved a detailed investigation of the interventions that can increase levels of walking and cycling mode share. An international review of the evidence was undertaken, using both peer reviewed journal articles, as well as government reports. Interviews with leading experts around the world helped create a strong knowledge base upon which to deliver recommended actions.

A wide range of interventions, including both infrastructure and non infrastructure actions were assessed based on the degree of impact they may have, as well as their cost and complexity.

The overall objective of the project was to create a guidance document that allows government policy makers and engineers to increase the proportion of trips done by foot and bicycle in Australia and NZ. Show less

We helped Clarence Valley Council prepare their Active Transport Strategy. This included an analysis of the walking and cycling network across almost 40 villages and townships in this subtropical part of northern NSW, Australia.

A comprehensive network of quiet streets, shared paths, micromobility lanes and bike paths were recommended, as well as integration between active and public transport.

We prepared comprehensive Fleet Transition Plans for five local governments that all form part of a multi-council alliance. This included a detailed assessment of each council’s fleet, fuel consumption, capability assessment, distances travelled, overnight location, etc, in order to build a detailed picture of existing use. We then used this information to match individual vehicles with suitable zero emission replacements, and identified the most economically efficient year to transition each… Show more

We prepared comprehensive Fleet Transition Plans for five local governments that all form part of a multi-council alliance. This included a detailed assessment of each council’s fleet, fuel consumption, capability assessment, distances travelled, overnight location, etc, in order to build a detailed picture of existing use. We then used this information to match individual vehicles with suitable zero emission replacements, and identified the most economically efficient year to transition each vehicle. Greenhouse and financial cost assessment, for each vehicle as well as aggregated totals. Each depot was also assessed for charging possibilities and a charging plan provided, for each depot. This project also involved the transition of plant and equipment. Show less

Transport is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia, including in the northern region of
Melbourne. This project provides a planned response to facilitate the community’s transition to lower emission forms of transport.
The primary focus of this project is the development of an evidence based, detailed plan for growing publicly available EV charging opportunities.

This project required the development of a detailed audit of the existing fleet and a tool that guided each council in matching zero emission replacements for fossil fuel vehicles. Cost and emission impact was included in the tool, as well as a plan for delivering EV charging to support the fleet transition.

This project involved a detailed analysis of EV charging needs in this inner city local government area of Melbourne. We identified the streets in which the built form is less likely to allow private EV charging and mapped the areas most in need of public charging options.

We were commissioned by the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (a coalition of south eastern Melbourne councils) to prepare an Electric Vehicle Charging Roadmap. This project provided an implementation pathway for councils, to build a network of charging infrastructure.

We were commissioned by Transport for NSW to develop a geospatial prioritisation framework to assist in the staging of their expanded Principal Bicycle Network for Sydney and Parramatta. The Framework was able to analyse over 1,300km of future network, providing a score across 16 individually weighted criteria.

Transport for NSW were presented with a representation of their proposed network, in terms of how each element performed across each of the 16 criteria. The 16 criteria were… Show more

We were commissioned by Transport for NSW to develop a geospatial prioritisation framework to assist in the staging of their expanded Principal Bicycle Network for Sydney and Parramatta. The Framework was able to analyse over 1,300km of future network, providing a score across 16 individually weighted criteria.

Transport for NSW were presented with a representation of their proposed network, in terms of how each element performed across each of the 16 criteria. The 16 criteria were divided into desirability and deliverability categories. Show less

In partnership with SAGE Automation, we developed the Launceston Sustainable Mobility Plan. We worked as part of a larger consortium on a Smart Cities project designed to help Launceston take advantage of changes to transport technology (e.g. on demand transport, micro mobility) to support Launceston’s ambition to become Australia’s most liveable regional city.

We were commissioned by Casey City Council to prepare the Narre Warren – Fountain Gate Access and Movement Strategy. The Strategy identified transport and infrastructure projects to support a recently adopted Structure Plan for the Narre Warren Metropolitan Activity Centre. The project was funded by the Victorian Planning Authority’s Streamlining for Growth Grant.

Commissioned by Bass Coast Shire Council, we developed this place based transport strategy focused on increasing the vibrancy and sustainability of the Wonthaggi CBD. This project included the development of street and intersection upgrades, an expanded bicycle network, and more pedestrian friendly CBD and clear guidance on the management of car parking.

The data analysis conducted as part of this project found:

1. High levels of car use, accounting for around 9 in 10 trips
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Commissioned by Bass Coast Shire Council, we developed this place based transport strategy focused on increasing the vibrancy and sustainability of the Wonthaggi CBD. This project included the development of street and intersection upgrades, an expanded bicycle network, and more pedestrian friendly CBD and clear guidance on the management of car parking.

The data analysis conducted as part of this project found:

1. High levels of car use, accounting for around 9 in 10 trips
2. High parking demand during peak times
3. Streets dominated by on-street parking and through traffic
4. A large proportion of car trips are of short distance; a third of all trips to work are under 2.5km and half are under 5km
5. Very low levels of walking, cycling and public transport. In many cases, existing conditions for these modes have reduced their attractiveness and appeal.

This Study identified a wide range of opportunities to begin Wonthaggi’s transformation into a sustainable, safe and inviting regional centre that capitalises on Wonthaggi’s uniqueness. Its small scale, laneways and short average trip distances offer great opportunities to become a leading Victorian regional town for more sustainable travel. While this will be great for those seeking to walk, cycle and use public transport more often, it will also result in better outcomes for those that have to drive.

This Access and Movement Study outlines a holistic 30-year vision to make Wonthaggi an even better place to live, work and visit. This Access and Movement Study has the title Smarter Choices because it focuses on ‘doing more with less’. As Wonthaggi’s population is set to more than double over the next 30 years, it is critically important to design a transport system that is more space and environmentally efficient, that provides access to healthier transport modes and creates streets that are more people-focused. Show less

We led the development of a 20-year Integrated Transport Strategy for Yarra Ranges, a peri-urban and partly rural municipality on the eastern fringe of Melbourne. The Strategy was endorsed by Councillors in May, 2020. A detailed analysis of existing travel behaviour was undertaken, and this found that over half of all car trips were under three kilometres, partly dispelling the myth that most car trips are too long to do by foot or bike. Our analysis of land use patterns also found that 90% of… Show more

We led the development of a 20-year Integrated Transport Strategy for Yarra Ranges, a peri-urban and partly rural municipality on the eastern fringe of Melbourne. The Strategy was endorsed by Councillors in May, 2020. A detailed analysis of existing travel behaviour was undertaken, and this found that over half of all car trips were under three kilometres, partly dispelling the myth that most car trips are too long to do by foot or bike. Our analysis of land use patterns also found that 90% of the population lives in just 9% of the land area. Show less

We were among the first consultancies in Australia to prepare a combined fleet transition plan and charging network design. A line by line analysis of the council fleet was undertaken, identifying which vehicles should be transitioned to EV in the short, medium and long term. The transition plan also included the upgrades necessary to supply the charging infrastructure to support the fleet transition. This included a mixture of slow, medium and fast chargers, calibrated to the usage patterns of… Show more

We were among the first consultancies in Australia to prepare a combined fleet transition plan and charging network design. A line by line analysis of the council fleet was undertaken, identifying which vehicles should be transitioned to EV in the short, medium and long term. The transition plan also included the upgrades necessary to supply the charging infrastructure to support the fleet transition. This included a mixture of slow, medium and fast chargers, calibrated to the usage patterns of the vehicles. Show less

This project involves the development of a comprehensive Issues and Opportunities paper on parking for the City of Darebin, Melbourne. The project includes the development of three future parking scenarios, to test how Darebin's parking management aligns with its wider strategic objectives.

The construction of the Bennelong Bridge linking Wentworth Point and Rhodes opens the way for the creation of a new walking and cycling circuit around Homebush Bay, Sydney. We led an international consortium to prepare the Homebush Bay Wayfinding Strategy and Masterplan which was commissioned by the City of Canada Bay, Sydney Olympic Park and the City of Parramatta. This work is funded by the NSW Government.

Dockless bike share has emerged rapidly in cities around the world. Whilst the scale of these systems is impressive, the lack of docks has caused some parking related issues; in Europe, China, North America and Australia. The introduction of these ‘floating’ systems present opportunities for large scale bike share without the level of government expenditure required for some docked bike share systems. The lack of docking locations can however lead to haphazard parking and public nuisance… Show more

Dockless bike share has emerged rapidly in cities around the world. Whilst the scale of these systems is impressive, the lack of docks has caused some parking related issues; in Europe, China, North America and Australia. The introduction of these ‘floating’ systems present opportunities for large scale bike share without the level of government expenditure required for some docked bike share systems. The lack of docking locations can however lead to haphazard parking and public nuisance issues.

In this VicRoads commissioned report, we produced a literature review of the approaches taken in different cities that have dockless bike share; examining successful techniques to manage this new form of public transport. Show less

Disruptive transport technology and congestion concerns have led to rising interest in the potential for road user pricing to meet wider city objectives. We held two seminars to explore this topic, with leading Australian and Dutch transport and policy experts.

With the support of the City of Melbourne, we are pleased to offer videos of all the Melbourne presentations. See https://sensibletransport.org.au/seminar/

Working with a group of inner Sydney councils, and Opus International, the Institute for Sensible Transport are conducting a feasibility study for bike share in Australia’s largest city. To date, the Institute for Sensible Transport have provided:

• Six case studies; documenting the bike share experience in London, NYC, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Melbourne, and Brisbane. These case studies include an assessment of the key factors driving success as well as the barriers to bike… Show more

Working with a group of inner Sydney councils, and Opus International, the Institute for Sensible Transport are conducting a feasibility study for bike share in Australia’s largest city. To date, the Institute for Sensible Transport have provided:

• Six case studies; documenting the bike share experience in London, NYC, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Melbourne, and Brisbane. These case studies include an assessment of the key factors driving success as well as the barriers to bike share use.

• Key benefits and opportunities for bike share in Sydney.

• Key performance indicators for best practice when developing bike share program contracts.

• Integration of a future Sydney bike share program with public transport, including options for transit Smartcard compatibility and docking station siting.

• Bike share propensity index: This was a data-led, GIS activity that resulted in a map of Sydney, indicating areas of high and low forecast bike share use. This map helped inform the best locations for docking stations in a future bike share program.

• Design principles for the placement of docking stations and their integration with public transit.

• Assessment of suitable bike share hardware for Sydney.

• Optimal process for user sign up and customer interface.

• Consideration of helmet requirements and potential measures to mitigate lower usage levels due to existing legislation.

• Bicycle infrastructure network and impact on usage.

• Potential funding sources and program costs, governance and contract management.

The result of the above activities will be used to help make an informed decision regarding a future bike share program in Sydney. One of the key recommendations was for bike share to be operated by the public transit operator, to enhance integration potential.
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In partnership with the Change Collective, CrowdSpot and Safe System Solutions, we prepared the new Bike Plan for the City of Parramatta. Parramatta is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions and functions as Sydney’s second CBD. The city is currently undergoing a rapid transformation and this Bike Plan has been designed to enhance Parramatta’s position as a desirable destination, to live and work.

This is the first Bike Plan in Australia, to our knowledge that included each of the… Show more

In partnership with the Change Collective, CrowdSpot and Safe System Solutions, we prepared the new Bike Plan for the City of Parramatta. Parramatta is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions and functions as Sydney’s second CBD. The city is currently undergoing a rapid transformation and this Bike Plan has been designed to enhance Parramatta’s position as a desirable destination, to live and work.

This is the first Bike Plan in Australia, to our knowledge that included each of the following components:

1. Innovative techniques using Big Data to estimate current cycling usage, across the entire street and path network.
2. Demand forecasts under a number of bicycle infrastructure scenarios.
3. Mode transfer rates between cycling and other transport modes.
4. Cycling growth estimates to 2036.
5. Monetised value for increased cycling rates ($/km).
6. Cost estimates for proposed bicycle infrastructure.
7. Cost benefit ratio for proposed bicycle infrastructure network.
8. Implementation/prioritisation framework.

We were also very pleased to be able to include a Bike Use Propensity Index as a data-led method of predicting hotspots for future cycling. Show less

The release of the 2016 Census data is an opportunity to refresh Brisbane’s understanding of how latent demand for cycling varies across the Queensland capital.
The Bike Use Propensity Index was created for the Brisbane LGA, and this, in conjunction with the existing and proposed bicycle network has allowed us to provide a high level gap analysis. Bicycle infrastructure budgets are limited, so it is important new bike lanes and paths are placed in the areas with the highest potential… Show more

The release of the 2016 Census data is an opportunity to refresh Brisbane’s understanding of how latent demand for cycling varies across the Queensland capital.
The Bike Use Propensity Index was created for the Brisbane LGA, and this, in conjunction with the existing and proposed bicycle network has allowed us to provide a high level gap analysis. Bicycle infrastructure budgets are limited, so it is important new bike lanes and paths are placed in the areas with the highest potential usage.

The project was completed with Liam Davies and Vaughn Allan of the Institute for Sensible Transport. Show less

In September 2015 the Institute for Sensible Transport, along with Martyn Group were commissioned by Moonee Valley City Council to prepare their new Integrated Transport Strategy. Moonee Valley, a municipality located in the inner north west of Melbourne has experienced rapid population growth over recent years, and this combined with significant through-traffic, has placed unprecedented pressure on transport infrastructure.

The 20 year Integrated Transport Strategy we provided to Moonee… Show more

In September 2015 the Institute for Sensible Transport, along with Martyn Group were commissioned by Moonee Valley City Council to prepare their new Integrated Transport Strategy. Moonee Valley, a municipality located in the inner north west of Melbourne has experienced rapid population growth over recent years, and this combined with significant through-traffic, has placed unprecedented pressure on transport infrastructure.

The 20 year Integrated Transport Strategy we provided to Moonee Valley provided a clear, evidence based set of recommendations to help guide Moonee Valley toward a future that is less car dependent, more productive and sustainable. Show less

In partnership with leading U.S. bike share planner Paul DeMaio of MetroBike, we were recently completed the first stage of the Perth Bike Share Feasibility Study. Commissioned by the City of Perth, this project was the first strategic assessment of the potential for Perth to support a well used bike share program. This study involved a comprehensive assessment of domestic and international bike share programs, barriers and facilitators to bike share in Australia and emerging technologies… Show more

In partnership with leading U.S. bike share planner Paul DeMaio of MetroBike, we were recently completed the first stage of the Perth Bike Share Feasibility Study. Commissioned by the City of Perth, this project was the first strategic assessment of the potential for Perth to support a well used bike share program. This study involved a comprehensive assessment of domestic and international bike share programs, barriers and facilitators to bike share in Australia and emerging technologies within the sector. A core component of this project was working with the state transit authority to encourage inter-operability between the existing transit service and a future bike share program. Show less

The City of Adelaide engaged the Institute for Sensible Transport to undertake a technical analysis of bike share options for the South Australian capital. The report prepared for the City of Adelaide provided a detailed set of design options and considerations for a bike share program, including factors designed to optimise its use. This includes suggested user costs, funding options, number of bikes and docking stations, marketing techniques, estimated usage, technology options, and costs. A… Show more

The City of Adelaide engaged the Institute for Sensible Transport to undertake a technical analysis of bike share options for the South Australian capital. The report prepared for the City of Adelaide provided a detailed set of design options and considerations for a bike share program, including factors designed to optimise its use. This includes suggested user costs, funding options, number of bikes and docking stations, marketing techniques, estimated usage, technology options, and costs. A key recommendation was integration with smartcard public transit ticketing, allowing for an access-all-modes card. Finally, a timeline for implementation was recommended, including a series of ‘triggers’ that need to be in place prior to the successful implementation of the scheme. Show less

In 2015 Dr Fishman was commissioned by the City of Melbourne to prepare a report on the impacts that disruptive transport technology may have on travel patterns in Melbourne, Australia’s second largest and fastest growing city.

Rapid advances in technology, combined with increasing interest in improving transport efficiency have led to the emergence of a wide range of disruptive transport technologies. App-based ride services (e.g. Uber), innovative car and bike share programs and… Show more

In 2015 Dr Fishman was commissioned by the City of Melbourne to prepare a report on the impacts that disruptive transport technology may have on travel patterns in Melbourne, Australia’s second largest and fastest growing city.

Rapid advances in technology, combined with increasing interest in improving transport efficiency have led to the emergence of a wide range of disruptive transport technologies. App-based ride services (e.g. Uber), innovative car and bike share programs and multimodal travel information are just some of the innovations currently available in cities. Autonomous vehicles are likely to have a major impact on car ownership rates, parking and safety.

In this project Elliot provided the City of Melbourne with guidance on the role of disruptive transport technologies on transport behaviour and the impacts on their organisation. The major components of this project are identified below:

1. Introduction and description of disruptive technology, with an emphasis on transport.

2. Different classes and categories of disruptive transport technologies.

3. An internal workshop with City of Melbourne staff; exploring the impacts and potential responses to disruptive transport.

4. Interviews with international leaders in transport innovation.

5. Local government best practice in facilitating desirable change through disruptive transport technology.

6. Distilling the impacts and recommended responses to assist the City of Melbourne meet its strategic objectives through disruptive transport innovation. Show less

As part of the City of Sydney’s ongoing plan to increase cycling in Sydney, the Institute for Sensible Transport led a preliminary workshop with staff on bike share. Dr Elliot Fishman provided a short presentation on global bike share, key barriers and facilitators to use, as well as emerging technological opportunities.

The three hour workshop included content and discussion on the following areas:

1. Brief background to bike share, international best practice, Melbourne and… Show more

As part of the City of Sydney’s ongoing plan to increase cycling in Sydney, the Institute for Sensible Transport led a preliminary workshop with staff on bike share. Dr Elliot Fishman provided a short presentation on global bike share, key barriers and facilitators to use, as well as emerging technological opportunities.

The three hour workshop included content and discussion on the following areas:

1. Brief background to bike share, international best practice, Melbourne and Brisbane’s experience, and considerations for Sydney’s unique context.

2. Probing the opportunities City of Sydney staff see in developing a bike share program, from both an operational and user experience perspective.

3. Costs and risks: What exposure to risk do City of Sydney staff see in developing a bike share program? Specifically, an exploration of risks associated with low ridership and operational constraints were explored.

4. What would a bike share program for Sydney look like? How could the system be designed to maximise the value proposition and attractiveness to potential users? What land use and population features would determine docking station locations, catchment area and number of bikes? What marketing strategies should be employed to boost usage rates? What bicycle features would work best in Sydney to enhance the user experience?

The key themes emerging from the discussion of the above issues was presented to the City of Sydney as a summary report. The findings and recommended actions will be used to inform future activities related to a potential bike share program for Sydney. Show less

In June 2015, the Institute for Sensible Transport held a professional development seminar on the burgeoning topic of app-based transport innovation.

Contemporary society has entered a period of transport innovation beyond anything experienced in living memory. Apps able to summon rides at the tap of the screen, cars that can drive themselves and solar-powered, GPS connected public bikes…these were once fanciful or even unimaginable ideas that have, in one form or another arrived in our… Show more

In June 2015, the Institute for Sensible Transport held a professional development seminar on the burgeoning topic of app-based transport innovation.

Contemporary society has entered a period of transport innovation beyond anything experienced in living memory. Apps able to summon rides at the tap of the screen, cars that can drive themselves and solar-powered, GPS connected public bikes…these were once fanciful or even unimaginable ideas that have, in one form or another arrived in our cities, all at various stages of development and adoption.

The seminar featured leading figures in the transport, regulatory and technology sector, including:

1. Professor Allan Fels AO (Melbourne University, and former ACCC Chairman)
2. Professor Graham Currie (Monash University)
3. Simon Rossi (Uber Technologies)
4. Phil Carter (Arup).

Topics included:

1. The sharing economy and transport: The disruptive force changing the way we travel

2. How app-based ride services like Uber change car ownership and travel behavior

3. How car companies are beginning to adapt to the global phenomenon known as ‘peak car’

4. App-based ride share and safety

5. Driverless, app-based rideshare…is this the road ahead and what does it mean for cities?

6. Tackling the regulatory puzzle in the new ride share economy

7. What taxis do and could do

8. The proper scope and nature of taxi regulation

9. The global bike share revolution and why Australia’s not yet part of it

10. The future of bike share in Australia.

Dr Fishman continues to study the fast paced world of disruptive transport technology, with a number of projects investigating the impacts of shared car and bike use, both in Australia and abroad. Show less

The Institute for Sensible Transport was commissioned by the University of Tasmania to undertake a risk management exercise designed to mitigate against adverse impacts to the University caused by peak oil.

The report, completed in 2012, identifies responses aimed at mitigating threats and maximising resilience and business continuity in the face of significant constraints on oil supply within the coming decade. This is the first report of its type - for the University of Tasmania and… Show more

The Institute for Sensible Transport was commissioned by the University of Tasmania to undertake a risk management exercise designed to mitigate against adverse impacts to the University caused by peak oil.

The report, completed in 2012, identifies responses aimed at mitigating threats and maximising resilience and business continuity in the face of significant constraints on oil supply within the coming decade. This is the first report of its type - for the University of Tasmania and the tertiary sector generally. Show less

New data released on the 25th November 2009 by the Institute for Sensible Transport shows dramatic differences in transport and income patterns across Melbourne’s local government areas, with some suburbs likely to be unviable in a carbon constrained future - due to increases in the price of transport fuel.

Combining the latest data on transport behaviour, income and vehicle fuel efficiency, the Institute for Sensible Transport has developed a sophisticated Oil Vulnerability Index… Show more

New data released on the 25th November 2009 by the Institute for Sensible Transport shows dramatic differences in transport and income patterns across Melbourne’s local government areas, with some suburbs likely to be unviable in a carbon constrained future - due to increases in the price of transport fuel.

Combining the latest data on transport behaviour, income and vehicle fuel efficiency, the Institute for Sensible Transport has developed a sophisticated Oil Vulnerability Index covering every local government area in Melbourne.

Our results show residents of outer suburban areas travelled significantly more by car - with those in Cardinia averaging over 200km per week, while those in the City of Melbourne travelling less than 50km per week behind the wheel.

The areas of Melbourne most dependent on the car were also found to have lower average incomes and we are concerned higher fuel prices in the future will have a devastating impact on the economic and social wellbeing of these communities.

By applying CSIRO projections of what petrol might cost in 2018, the report found many outer suburban residents could be spending above 10% of their income (up to 15% in Cardinia) on fuel should their transport behaviour remain unchanged. The CSIRO have estimated petrol could cost up to $8 per litre by 2018.

The converging issues of climate change and oil depletion pose a particular challenge to the fast growing outer suburbs of Melbourne. Our results have significant land use and transport planning implications. Show less

This project, commissioned by the Queensland Government, set out to describe the costs and benefits associated with active transport (walking and cycling). The report monetizes many of the benefits stemming from greater levels of walking and cycling, particularly when used as a replacement of car journeys.

The report was completed in two stages. The first stage including a comprehensive discussion of the benefits of active travel, the integration of active travel within the public policy… Show more

This project, commissioned by the Queensland Government, set out to describe the costs and benefits associated with active transport (walking and cycling). The report monetizes many of the benefits stemming from greater levels of walking and cycling, particularly when used as a replacement of car journeys.

The report was completed in two stages. The first stage including a comprehensive discussion of the benefits of active travel, the integration of active travel within the public policy context and a summary of major national and state government policies relating to sustainable transport. The second stage focused on applying an economic framework to the development of an active travel program, for school children. Show less

The Institute for Sensible Transport was engaged by the Victorian Department of Transport to conduct a technical evaluation of the carriage of bicycles on regional trains and coaches. This supports the Victorian Cycling Strategy which seeks to increase the combined use of cycling and public transport.

Existing restrictions limit the carriage of bicycles on V/Line trains and prevent bicycles being taken on V/Line coaches. This study investigates practical ways to carry bicycles on… Show more

The Institute for Sensible Transport was engaged by the Victorian Department of Transport to conduct a technical evaluation of the carriage of bicycles on regional trains and coaches. This supports the Victorian Cycling Strategy which seeks to increase the combined use of cycling and public transport.

Existing restrictions limit the carriage of bicycles on V/Line trains and prevent bicycles being taken on V/Line coaches. This study investigates practical ways to carry bicycles on regional public transport in Victoria, in order to create a more integrated transport system. Recommendations have been made to support the combination of these sustainable modes of transport, while recognising the requirements of public transport operators and other passengers. Show less

The Institute for Sensible Transport was engaged by Lake Macquarie City Council to investigate differences in oil vulnerability within their municipality. Located on the central coast of NSW, it is the first study of its type in regional Australia and was based on pioneering work by Jago Dodson and Neil Sipe from Griffith University.

The data used to measure oil vulnerability included:

1. The proportion of residents indicating they used their car to get to work on Census day 2006… Show more

The Institute for Sensible Transport was engaged by Lake Macquarie City Council to investigate differences in oil vulnerability within their municipality. Located on the central coast of NSW, it is the first study of its type in regional Australia and was based on pioneering work by Jago Dodson and Neil Sipe from Griffith University.

The data used to measure oil vulnerability included:

1. The proportion of residents indicating they used their car to get to work on Census day 2006

2. Car ownership per capita

3. SEIFA Index – a measure of economic resources relative to other areas of Australia. Show less

The Institute for Sensible Transport was commissioned by Maribyrnong City Council to develop Australia’s first contingency plan for future oil supply disruptions.

Our team worked closely with council staff to assess council’s operations and vulnerability to oil supply constraints. This process led to the identification of ten service areas considered most vulnerable to either a short or long term reduction in available fuel supplies.

We facilitated a workshop in which council… Show more

The Institute for Sensible Transport was commissioned by Maribyrnong City Council to develop Australia’s first contingency plan for future oil supply disruptions.

Our team worked closely with council staff to assess council’s operations and vulnerability to oil supply constraints. This process led to the identification of ten service areas considered most vulnerable to either a short or long term reduction in available fuel supplies.

We facilitated a workshop in which council staff nominated the key threats to their business area posed by a reduction in fuel availability and what response measures they could implement to mitigate against these threats.
Using a risk management approach, we were able to develop risk profiles for each of the ten service areas and prioritise the recommendations made by council staff. This analysis enabled our team to provide practical recommendations to assist council meet its fuel use reduction targets and increase Maribyrnong’s resilience to future threats posed by fuel supply disruptions.

Project deliverables:

Analysis of local demographics and transport patterns
Analysis of council’s operations, services and oil consumption
Identification of ten critical service areas most vulnerable to oil supply disruptions
Facilitated workshop with over 35 council staff
Risk analysis of service areas against a short and long term reduction in oil supply
Critical analysis and prioritization of response measures to oil depletion
Recommendations to increase council and community resilience to future oil supply disruptions. Show less

In partnership with Marytn Group, we were commissioned to develop the Monash Integrated Transport Strategy. This Strategy provides Council with a 20 year blueprint guiding transport planning decisions focused on transitioning towards a more accessible, sustainable transport system. The five directions of the Strategy are:
A. A safer network
B. A more accessible Monash
C. Promote sustainable transport
D. Supportive productivity
E. Manage car parking.

The need for new… Show more

In partnership with Marytn Group, we were commissioned to develop the Monash Integrated Transport Strategy. This Strategy provides Council with a 20 year blueprint guiding transport planning decisions focused on transitioning towards a more accessible, sustainable transport system. The five directions of the Strategy are:
A. A safer network
B. A more accessible Monash
C. Promote sustainable transport
D. Supportive productivity
E. Manage car parking.

The need for new, flexible approaches to travel demand management is a guiding principle of the Strategy. Show less