IA-CEPA provides opportunities for Australia’s skills and expertise in various fields, including particularly in infrastructure development, to be utilised in Indonesia. This can provide opportunities to build a stronger economic relationship, closing the infrastructure gap in Indonesia and further increasing trades and investment between the two countries as a result.This...
Student Edition: Potentials of Transport Technology
Various transport technology, including future mobility and transport (FMT), are explored to review their potentials to address current transport problems in local Perth Metro. Potentials of FMT are evident, however, we need a Roadmap for Perth to ensure that the benefits are maximised.This article was prepared based on the 8-week...
Impacts of COVID-19 on travel in Perth
53% reduction in the number of trips made by households per week across Australia 32% of employed workers working from home across Australia In Perth, in the course of one month (March 2020), there was an almost 40% reduction in vehicles moving in and out of the Perth CBD, recovering...
Using wearable technology to analyse daily travel behaviour
The benefits of daily physical activity are well-documented in the health literature. Daily commuting – particularly cycling, walking and using public transport – can contribute to the 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous weekly physical activity recommended by the Australian Department of Health. Associated benefits include improved life satisfaction, reduced traffic congestion...
Sustaining Local Communities through Ageing-in-Place: Bus Transport in WA’s Wheatbelt Region
In Australia, there is a growing trend for older people to age-in-place, defined as a person’s ability to live independently in their home and community with access to affordable services. Despite higher levels of social connectedness compared to urban areas, regional communities often face the challenges of reduced local aged...