City Futures Mobility
Driving evidence-based transport planning to support accessibility, sustainability and inclusion
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Challenge
Transport investment and planning often prioritise infrastructure over equity and accessibility. Rapid technological change, rising emissions and uneven access to mobility risk leaving vulnerable populations without inclusive and sustainable transport options.
Solution
Through interdisciplinary research, the program examines mobility behaviour, accessibility mapping, walkability, bikeability and emerging technologies like electric and autonomous vehicles. It builds tools and evidence to guide integrated, sustainable transport planning that improves accessibility, reduces inequality and supports climate goals. Researchers partner with governments and communities to design solutions that balance efficiency with equity.
Target customers / end-users
• state transport agencies and planners
• local governments and infrastructure providers
• community and disability advocacy groups.
Progress
• produced national‘ 30-minute city’ accessibility dashboards
• delivered evidence informing NSW Future Transport Strategy
• advanced modelling on travel behaviour, micromobility and EV adoption.
Research Centre
Innovative research translation
Housing & Connected Communities
City Futures Mobility explores how transport systems shape urban equity, sustainability and daily life. From new mobility technologies to active travel and accessibility, the program provides the evidence governments and communities need to design integrated, inclusive and future-ready mobility systems for Australia’ s cities and regions.