John Taplin Memorial Lecture 2026

On 18 March 2026, Professor Peter Jones OBE from the Centre for Transport Studies of University College London presented the 2026 John Taplin Memorial Lecture. Peter's presentation was entitled "Urban Transport Planning: Retrospective & Prospective: An interplay of policy, concepts & methodology". A copy of his presentation slides can be...

New project: Enhancing Active Transport Infrastructure Through Video Analytics and Community Reporting

About Research Publications News & Events New project: Enhancing Active Transport Infrastructure Through Video Analytics and Community Reporting This project aims to enhance the safety of shared paths for active transport modes like cycling, eRideables and pedestrians, through a combination of video analytics and community-sourced incident data.By leveraging UWA's cutting-edge...

Project completed: Feasibility of battery-electric buses for regional school bus services in Western Australia

About Research Publications News & Events Completed project: Feasibility of battery-electric buses for regional school bus services in Western Australia While electric vehicles (EVs), including buses, work well in metropolitan areas with strong electricity grids, the picture was unclear for the state’s regional and remote areas. Uncertainties included the different...

Project completed: Identifying opportunities to address Perth transport disadvantage

About Research Publications News & Events Completed project: Identifying opportunities to address Perth transport disadvantage If transport connectedness is not there, or is subpar, it affects many aspects of our lives, including access to employment, education, medical appointments and shopping, as well as participation in recreation and other social opportunities....