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Reducing social spatial inequity with public transport in Melbourne, Australia

In: A Companion to Transport, Space and Equity

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  • Jan Scheurer
  • Carey Curtis

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Jan Scheurer and Carey Curtis examine socio-spatial equity and transit investment in Melbourne. Following inner-urban gentrification trends over several decades, Australia’s larger cities show a strong pattern for socio-economically disadvantaged groups to reside at the urban fringe, where they are also transport-disadvantaged. Spatial data compares socio-economic disadvantage against indicators of public transport accessibility to illustrate how current public transport investment programs in Melbourne could be modified and expanded to address spatial inequalities. It is argued that a greater geographical reach of high-quality public transport and of opportunities for low-car living must coincide with dedicated housing affordability programs if a reversal of social-spatial disparities is to occur.

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  • Jan Scheurer & Carey Curtis, 2019. "Reducing social spatial inequity with public transport in Melbourne, Australia," Chapters, in: Robin Hickman & Beatriz Mella Lira & Moshe Givoni & Karst Geurs (ed.), A Companion to Transport, Space and Equity, chapter 3, pages 25-38, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eechap:18365_3
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