S1E49 PnP Graham Currie on transport poverty, forced car ownership, too many cars, lack of alternatives

In this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast, Professor Graham Currie, a leading expert in public transport, shares his insights on the transport challenges facing Australia. The discussion explores key issues such as transport poverty, the impact of suburban expansion, and car dependency, especially among low-income groups. Graham draws attention to the differences in transport needs between the two countries and the unique challenges Australia faces in both urban and remote areas.

Listeners will hear about potential solutions like demand – responsive transit (DRT) and community transport, alongside the importance of breaking down siloed thinking in urban planning. The episode wraps up with a call for better planning, integrated policies, and innovative trials to address these complex transport issues.

Professor Currie CV: https://publictransportresearchgroup.info/our-team/staff/prof-graham-currie/

Public Transport Research Group website: https://publictransportresearchgroup.info/

Researching Transit Podcast Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/researching-transit/id1504585574

www.GetAroundCaboCarFree.com.au

The Streets and People Podcast

Every day in Caboolture and Morayfield, people get left behind because they can’t drive. Some are too young. Some are older. Others live with disability or manage on a low income. You probably know 1 or 2 people in that situation.

We keep asking the same question: Why do cars get the red carpet while everyone else gets the gravel?

Get Around Caboolture is a local movement focused on practical transport solutions that work for more people. Through real stories and expert insights, our podcast highlights what’s missing – and what’s possible.

Our podcast series:

People & Projects (PnP): Interviews with researchers, advocates, and professionals working on transport solutions across Australia.

Not Everyone Drives (NED): Conversations with locals who don’t drive, sharing how transport access, or the lack of it, shapes their everyday lives.

Road Rules 360 (RR360)
Co-hosted with John Burrill, this series looks at road rules from all angles, with a focus on people walking, riding, scooting, or using mobility aids.

You’re invited to explore the episodes and learn more at www.GetAroundCaboolture.au.

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