COMMENT: Good public access for Melbourne Airport and others like it depends on not fixating on one solution, like a single rail line, but instead developing multiple options integrated with the city’s
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Sidelining citizens when deciding on transport projects is asking for trouble
COMMENT: Transport infrastructure has such an impact on what kind of city we become that more democratic planning is long overdue. But public consultation is typically limited and focused on design issues,
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Why Trump’s tariffs will have little impact on Australia and a trade war is unlikely
OPINION: Trump’s tariffs will have only a small impact on the Australian economy, as Australia isn’t a large exporter of steel or aluminium, economist Tony Makin writes.
US President Donald
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Australian cities are crying out for better planning, but the research funding is missing
OPINION: Given the challenges Australian cities face, the need for urban planning based on solid research is greater than ever. Sadly, when it comes to research funding, planning is at the back of the
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No, you can’t tap your hand to get on the train – where biohacktivists stand under the law
ANALYSIS: A man who had the chip of a transport card inserted in his hand has had his card cancelled. He plans to take legal action against Transport for NSW, but does he have a case? Bruce Baer Arnold
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This is how Sydney’s transport system has gone off the rails
ANALYSIS: The real challenge is finding appropriate ways to invest in public transport that will not only take pressure off the system but also support improved travel on all modes, including cars, David
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The future of Sydney: a tale of three cities?
COMMENT: The future of Sydney is under constant scrutiny. But before we consider creating a ‘third city’ in Sydney’s west, we should ensure we get the current infrastructure up to international
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Dog bans on public transport driving car dependency among Australians
ANALYSIS: Australian cities generally don’t allow pet dogs on public transport. Instead, owners need their own vehicle to travel with their dogs, and it’s a surprisingly important factor in
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What public transit can learn from Uber and Lyft
ANALYSIS: Millions of commuters rely on public transit to get to school, work or stores, but many can’t get the service they need. ‘Uberizing’ transit by offering more options on demand
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The Queensland election outcome is a death knell for Adani’s coal mine
COMMENT: The Adani project is already a stranded asset, and definitely not worthy of taxpayer support, or the risks to the Chinese of any involvement, former Liberal leader John Hewson writes.
The
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