The Imbalance between Car and Public Transport Use in Urban Australia: Why Does it Exist?

摘要: Public transport in urban Australia is dominated by the automobile. As we approach end of 20th century, there much renewed interest revitalising public as one way combating increasing levels traffic congestion, deterioration air quality and global warming. This paper takes stock situation Australia, identifying challenges that sector faces redressing imbalance between car market share. Particular emphasis given to role buses busways contrast rail, strategies reduce attractiveness car.