Transport research is often framed around modelling and technical optimisation, but recent work by former UQ|UP master’s student David Barreto and his advisor Dorina Pojani highlights why people’s lived experiences must remain central. Their article examines sexual violence on public transport in Latin American cities through a Rapid Evidence Assessment of 23 empirical studies published … Continue reading
A new article co-authored by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani explores the dynamics shaping women’s sense of safety in public transport systems in the Middle East. The study focuses on the Shiraz subway in Iran, drawing on GIS And survey data from 680 female passengers. Using advanced modelling techniques (PLS-SEM), the research identifies the factors that most … Continue reading
Thanks to ultra-cheap public transport fares, Queenslanders are rediscovering the joys of public transport. Travel for pleasure is being revitalised. The downside: more crowded ferries, buses, and trains. Read Dorina Pojani’s interview in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/11/the-best-50-cents-you-can-spend-queenslands-ultra-cheap-public-transport-fares-revitalise-travel-for-pleasure Continue reading
Ali Cheshmehzangi, Professor and Head of School of ADP Brisbane will have a unique and transformative opportunity for urban planning with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These games could spark several community and infrastructure improvements that could have a lasting impact on the city long after the games end. Brisbane has the opportunity to … Continue reading
Ali Cheshmehzangi, Head of the School of Architecture, Design and Planning (ADP) A few years ago, when I lectured about urban mobility, I used to touch on the importance of public transportation (PT). I stressed that PT should not be perceived as “PPT” or ‘Poor People’s Transportation’. This common misconception needed to be addressed, especially … Continue reading
How do we solve Brisbane’s transport problems? Get people out of cars and into alternative transport. There are no two ways about it. Have a read at Dorina’s interview with Andre Grimaux in the Future Brisbane feature of the Courier Mail: Continue reading
In this novel study, a gender audit was conducted to assess how the Seoul (Metro) and Jakarta (MRT) subway systems respond to women’s needs. The audit revealed that both Seoul Metro and MRT Jakarta have made significant efforts to accommodate the needs of all passengers, including women. This is commendable because a public transit system … Continue reading
As Brisbane revamps its stadiums – partly in preparation for the 2032 Olympic Games, and partly to accomodate its local teams – questions emerge around transport access. Are our large sports venues well-served by high-capacity public transport? Dorina Pojani pitches in on 7News (21 April, 6pm): https://7plus.com.au/seven-news-brisbane (minute 25). Continue reading
The Australian Greens invite you to a forum entitled: ‘The Case for Free and Frequent Public Transport’. The purpose of the forum is to try to introduce the public to the idea that we should see transport in the city as a universal right, not as a privatised, user-pays system. Making public transport free will … Continue reading
University students are regarded as a readily available market segment for public transport. In Hanoi, as elsewhere, they constitute a large portion of bus passengers. However, one portion has been quitting buses, and the reasons were so far unknown. Nor was it clear whether they planned on retuning. Through a survey of more than 800 … Continue reading