The document analyzes the effectiveness of Brisbane's public transport network. It aims to determine how effective the current network operates and how it can be improved. The historical background discusses how public transport in Brisbane dates back to the mid-1800s with horse drawn trams and electric trams. A literature review examines Brisbane's Transport Plan goals of targeted patronage not being reached and compares Brisbane's network to systems in other cities like London. The conclusion recommends that reducing fares and implementing incentives would make the current network more effective.

1. EFFECTIVENESS
OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN
BRISBANE
AIDAN KLATT
SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING & BUILT ENVIRONMENT, QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, BRISBANE 4000, AUSTRALIA
SUPERVISED BY: MARC MISKA

2. AIM
The aim of this research objective is to
determine how effective Brisbane’s public
transport network operates and how it can be
improved.
OBJECTIVES
Historical Background
Literature Review
Analysis of previous research investigations into public transport
Investigate different systems to compare with Brisbane

3. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Public transport in Brisbane dates back to the mid 1800s
Horse drawn trams, electric trams networks no longer in use
Rail introduced in 1865, Buses during 1920s, Ferries since 1840

4. LITERATURE REVIEW – TRANSPORT PLAN
A big issue that stands out from this plan is the
targeted patronage of public transport.
Targeted for 90 million by 2015, but only
reached 75.6 million.
Public Transport uses a number of different
networks which differentiates from city to city.
Brisbane City Council has outlined a number of
goals to improve the cities public transport
systems.

5. LITERATURE REVIEW – COMPARING TO
EUROPE
Comparing Brisbane’s network to overseas networks such as London can
distinguish differences in effectiveness and whether systems used in other countries
can be implemented.

6. LITERATURE REVIEW – IMPLEMENTING
STRATEGIES
Using different strategies including prioritising public transport can improve the
effectiveness of systems. A number of techniques have been developed and can be
used in Brisbane’s current network.

7. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The patronage data released by Brisbane City Council does not reach the goals set out by Brisbane’s
Transport Plan
Installing a congestion charge would produce more hurdles and uproar from residents then providing an
effective solution
This is due to travel time, accessibility, and fares
Reducing fares and implementing incentives to reward public transport users is the best way to make the
current network more effective