No way to go: transport and social disadvantage in Australian communities

Urban sprawl and sparse living are pervasive in Australia. Despite high levels of car ownership, many Australians do not have access to a private car for their travel needs. These people, often from marginalised groups in society such as young people, those on low incomes, older people, indigenous Australians and those with disabilities, face difficulties accessing services, facilities and activities. What are the personal and social costs of lack of access to transport on individual and community well-being? How, and to what extent, do poor transport options contribute to disadvantage? No Way to Go is an edited collection of papers that discuss the links between transport disadvantage and its impacts on social exclusion in Australia. The book begins by exploring the global context for the Australian experience, with a series of papers from international contributors. In the second section, case studies based on recent empirical research examine the situation from the perspectives of different marginalised groups in Australian society. The book concludes by examining the implications for Australian social and transport policy.

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• Authors:
  • Currie, G (
  • Stanley, J (
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 1 vol (various pagings)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile ownership; Case studies; Externalities; Social impacts; Socioeconomic factors; Transportation disadvantaged persons; Transportation planning; Travel behavior; Urban development
• Uncontrolled Terms: International comparison; Planning and Environment
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• ATRI Terms: Case study; International comparison; Social costs; Socioeconomic factors; Transport disadvantaged; Transport planning; Travel behaviour; Urban form; Vehicle ownership
• Subject Areas: Economics; Finance; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01387196
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 9780980361629
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 22 2012 10:11PM