Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Universal Design for Transport Equity

Prof Matthew Burke

Project Description

To create a truly integrated and accessible transport network, a broader network-wide focus on accessibility is required. This research project seeks to explore the various factors that contribute to transport inequity and identify interventions TMR can take to promote transport equity across the transport network. Adopting a universal design mindset, this research seeks to:
• contribute to a better understanding of the role of Universal Design in addressing transport inequity
• identify the key considerations to implementing Universal Design interventions across the transport network and their effectiveness in addressing transport inequity
• inform the development of future policies and strategies aimed at promoting equitable access to transport for all.

Project Personnel and Beneficiaries

The project will primarily benefit the Queensland Government, transport agencies and operators, their business partners and their customers (the travelling public).

Outcomes to Date

The project has progressed through ethics and fieldwork risk assessments and is now moving to a series of ‘ride-along’ interviews with people with a diverse set of disabilities, interviews and surveys.

Project Significance

Universal design is all about decreasing inequalities in the built environment. The project will help develop improved guidance and encourage uptake of universal design principles in more aspects of transport planning. It supports TMR achieve the vision of delivering a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone.

Co-authors
Prof Matthew Burke, Kelsey Chapman, Daniel Clarke, Dr Vincent Moug
Project start
Jan 2024
Academic area
Cities Research Institute
Project type
Project location
  • Nathan
Project geographical impact
  • National
Publication date
November 5, 2024
Last updated
11:36 am, November 5, 2024