Developer-Led Bus Services in Greenfield Areas – Characteristics and Opportunities
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
2023
Subject Area
place - australasia, place - urban, mode - bus, planning - service improvement
Keywords
Developer-led, bus, greenfield, growth areas, public transport, Melbourne
Abstract
Residents in new greenfield suburbs on the urban fringe often experience long delays in public transport provision leading to some developers choosing to fund and coordinate bus services themselves. This article reports on an investigation into this trend in Australia which uncovered ten such services which mostly offered direct connection to the nearest train station during peak periods. These were provided to improve the attractiveness and amenity of the estate. While such services are useful for early transport options, they are temporary and fairly limited and should be seen as a pathway to more comprehensive state-funded bus services.
Rights
Permission to publish the abstract has been given by Taylor&Francis, copyright remains with them.
Recommended Citation
Kroen, A., De Gruyter, C., Goodman, R., & Pemberton, S. (2023). Developer-Led Bus Services in Greenfield Areas–Characteristics and Opportunities. Urban Policy and Research, 41(3), 314-329.
