The main aim of this Paper is to take a step towards filling the gap in the information available on the transport needs of the disabled. In particular, the travel behaviour and preferences of disabled people in Canberra are explored with a view to producing insights into the effectiveness and limitations of existing and recently introduced transport services specifically designed for this group. Financial and organisational constraints affecting the operation of such services are also considered.

• Transport of the Disabled in the ACT
  
  op_054.pdf
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Recent years have seen a major-increase in the level of competition within the long distance coach industry in Australia. This competition has led to a significant fall in fares and a reported growth in passenger numbers. Initial examination of information sources revealed an almost complete lack of reliable, publicly available, disaggregate data on the industry. Information used in preparation of this Paper was obtained in discussions with coach operators and State authorities, by detailed analysis of coach timetables and observations of coach occupancy. However, information on the size and income of the industry is still based on estimates rather than on any formal industry returns.

• Australian Long Distance Coach Industry Review
  
  op_074.pdf
  (7.15 MB)

This report presents an assessment of the financial, economic, social and environmental benefits and costs of the closure or continued operation of each of the Australian National Railway Commission's passenger services.

• An Economic and Social Assessment of Australian National's Passenger Services
  
  report_067.pdf
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Several important aviation reform initiatives have been taken in the past five years. These include the economic deregulation of interstate services, the establishment of the Federal Airports Corporation and the Civil Aviation Authority as statutory authorities, multiple designation of Australia's international air services, the start of negotiations with New Zealand on a single trans-Tasman aviation market, and the merger and privatisation of Qantas and Australian Airlines.

• Quality of Service in Australian Passenger Aviation
  
  report_080.pdf
  (4.15 MB)

Working Paper 10 outlines the BTCE's proposed methodology for analysing measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. The objective of the project is to identify least-cost combinations of policy instruments in the freight (including pipelines), urban passenger, non-urban passenger and international (bunkers) segments of the transport sector.

• Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Demand for Urban Passenger Transport: Design of the Overall Approach
  
  op_108.pdf
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This report presents the results of BTRE's inaugural review of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. It covers the operation and impact of the Scheme up to (and including) 1996–1997.

• BSPVES Monitoring Report 1
  
  mr_001.pdf
  (526.47 KB)

This report presents the results of BTRE's second annual review of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. It covers the operation and impact of the Scheme up to (and including) 1997–1998.

• BSPVES Monitoring Report 2
  
  mr_002.pdf
  (579.76 KB)

This report presents the results of BTRE's third annual review of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. It covers the operation and impact of the Scheme up to (and including) 1998–1999.

• BSPVES Monitoring Report 3
  
  mr_003.pdf
  (137.79 KB)

This report presents the results of BTRE's fourth annual review of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. It covers the operation and impact of the Scheme up to (and including) 1999–2000.

• BSPVES Monitoring Report 4
  
  mr_004.pdf
  (100.98 KB)

This report presents the results of BTRE's fifth annual review of the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme. It covers the operation and impact of the Scheme up to (and including) 2000–01.

• BSPVES Monitoring Report 5
  
  mr_005.pdf
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