The study examines the economics of a landbridge based on Fremantle, and also considers Adelaide and Melbourne as terminal ports for the European trades. In addition, the benefits and costs implied by a strategy of alternate calls at Sydney and Melbourne are considered.

• The Economics of an Australian Landbridge
  
  report_015.pdf
  (1.1 MB)

This Report presents the results of an economic comparison of alternative strategies for the development of Brisbane Airport.

• Brisbane Airport: Economic Evaluation of Alternative Development Strategies
  
  report_016.pdf
  (4.48 MB)

This report examines in detail the proposal to deepen and widen the entrance channel and harbour of Port Pirie. Not only is this the major port for Broken Hill lead and zinc concentrates and refined metals, but it also handles a considerable volume of wheat and barley exports.

Of the various benefits identified from the work, only two have been found to be substantial in economic terms.

These are the possibility of utilising to full capacity the somewhat larger bulk carriers for bulk concentrate exports and similarly, the possibility of fully loading wheat export ships so that they would not require topping up at deep water ports.

• Port Pirie: Economic Evaluation of Harbour Improvements
  
  report_017.pdf
  (4.77 MB)

This is the fourth Report by the BTE on capital investment in urban public transport. It differs from previous Reports produced in that it presents an estimate of economically warranted investment for the period 1977–78 to 1979–80 rather than an evaluation of a specific program of projects put forward by State Authorities.

• Assessment of Investment in Urban Public Transport 1977–78 to 1979–80
  
  report_018.pdf
  (2.52 MB)

This study investigates evaluates the various options that could be taken in improving port facilities in Darwin, with particular reference to the impact of Cyclone Tracy.

• Provision of General Cargo Facilities at the Port of Darwin
  
  report_019.pdf
  (3.57 MB)

The majority of Australia's intercapital railway lines are single track and these all experience some degree of congestion. Various combinations of capital investment and improved operating practices are evaluated in this report, with a view to eliminating the growing congestion on the Melbourne Sydney rail link.

• Mainline Upgrading: Evaluation of a Range of Options for the Melbourne to Sydney Rail Link
  
  report_020.pdf
  (6.25 MB)

The majority of Australia's intercapital railway lines are single track and these all experience some degree of congestion. Various combinations of capital investment and improved operating practices are evaluated in this report, with a view to eliminating the growing congestion on the Victorian portion of the Melbourne to Adelaide rail link.

• Mainline Upgrading: Evaluation of a Range of Options for the Melbourne to Serviceton Rail Link
  
  report_021.pdf
  (7.73 MB)

This Report presents the results of a consumer preference survey into bus design and bus service characteristics. The survey was conducted by the BTE together with the Metropolitan (Perth) Transport Trust, and consisted of two parts: household interviews carried out by the Australian Bureau of Statistics; and questionnaires distributed to travellers using the Perth suburban bus service.

• Part A: Consumer Preferences in Urban Buses and Bus Services
  
  report_022_partA.pdf
  (1.46 MB)

• Part B: Consumer Preferences in Urban Buses and Bus Services
  
  report_022_partB.pdf
  (3.17 MB)

• Part C: Consumer Preferences in Urban Buses and Bus Services
  
  report_022_partC.pdf
  (3.48 MB)

"The operations of a railway system can often be enhanced by the introduction of improved technology. Clearly the benefits of the new technology should more than compensate for its costs.

The introduction of the 2CM freight bogie would enhance the operations of the Australian railways, however the question of the value of the benefits in relation to the additional costs has been a vexed one. This report has been prepared with the object of clarifying the economic merits of the 2CM bogie."

• The 2CM Freight Wagon Bogie–an Appraisal
  
  report_023.pdf
  (3.47 MB)

In this report two alternatives for the provision of international facilities at Townsville Airport are assessed in benefit-cost terms. Unquantifiable factors are considered in conjunction with economic benefits and costs.

• Townsville Airport: Economic Evaluation of Proposed lnternational Facilities
  
  report_024.pdf
  (9.08 MB)