Transforming transport planning in the postpolitical era

摘要: The aim of this paper is to examine how the postpolitical era planning has created both binaries and intersections in reimaging transport futures latter precipitates a redefinition democratic prioritisation. Focusing particularly on point process when urban priorities are identified, explores citizens respond inherently political, yet not always democratic, aspects setting investment priorities. This relationship investigated through single case study Melbourne, Australia where six km inner city road tunnel was deemed ‘done deal’ by elected officials lead up state election, removing controversial project from open public scrutiny. Drawing upon ethnographic research semi-structured interviews with community campaigners opposing proposed East West Link tunnel, analysis reveals community-based groups individual residents alike can evolve beyond NIM...