Future Cities and Transport

History of SBEnrc – Summary of Achievements

The achievements outlined in these history of publications reflect the collective effort, expertise and commitment of the Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) Australia...

1.94 Net Zero Corridors : Integrating Transit with Urban Development

To develop a governance and procurement model that integrates public and private interests into the delivery of mid-tier transit corridors and station precincts along main...

1.84 Net Zero Corridors – The Business Case and an Engagement Process

This project will build on previous projects related to mid-tier transit solutions, activated transit corridors and housing diversity. It will illustrate how ‘net zero city’...

3.83 FreightSync Proof of Concept – Investigating value creation from the exchange of freight vehicle data with transport agencies

This project seeks to investigate through a proof-of-concept approach the potential for near real-time data to be securely exchanged between freight operators and transport agencies...

1.74 Delivering Transit Activated Corridors

This project aims to help deliver the new concept of Transit Activated Corridors (TAC’s) which are main road corridors refurbished to provide higher capacity new...

3.73 Road Freight and Network Efficiency

Road Freight and Network Efficiency: Linking Road Freight Data and Transport Systems in Real Time for Mutual Benefit Freight vehicles depend on and impact the transport...

2.56ARC Improving Road Network Operations under Non-recurrent Events (LP170100341)

Australian Research Council (ARC)Linkage Project This project is funded partially by the Australian Government through the Australian Research Council. September 2018 – August 2021 The...

1.62 Sustainable Centres of Tomorrow: People and Place

Australian cities are going through a transition, with a clear priority to make more productive, sustainable, liveable centres. This project follows on from previous SBEnrc...

1.63 Exploring the Potential for Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Enhance Transport

This project will explore a range of digitally-driven opportunities and challenges in seeking to get cities moving and functioning better; with a focus on the...

1.52 Tech-Enabled Transport: Informing the Transition to Technology Enabled Transport Vehicles and Infrastructure

Objectives This aim of this project is to assist Australian transport related agencies and infrastructure consultants navigate the transition to technology enabled vehicles and transport...

1.55 Integrated Cities: Procuring Transport Infrastructure through Integrating Transport, Land Use and Finance

Cities in Australia and globally find it difficult to integrate transport infrastructure with land development. This project will seek a new model for how private...

1.44 Scenario Planning Transport Futures: Improved Road and Transport Planning using Digital Scenario Planning Tools

New data suggests Perth and Brisbane are likely to reach a population of 5 million, whilst Sydney and Melbourne will be 8 million by 2050. These...

1.45 Big Data, Technologies and Transportation

A key focus for the management of main roads is to consistently deliver users decent travel times, safe higher speed travel and reduced interruptions, while...

1.22 Strategies and Solutions for the Future of Roads

The coming decades will see a great deal of innovation and creativity in the way that our road networks are designed, constructed, and maintained. This...

1.35 Transport Network Resilience: Disaster Logistics and Infrastructure Vulnerability

A number of geographic areas within Australia are subject to frequent and significant natural disasters such as cyclones, bushfires and floods. Such events impact individuals...

1.8 Sustainable Infrastructure Procurement

The community’s concern with environmental cost of the built environment is growing, so there is a pressing need for industry to identify and reduce the...

1.3 The Future of Roads: Environmental Pressures, Sustainability Reporting, and Considering Future Scenarios

In the coming decades the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads and transport infrastructure will face a range of new challenges and as such...

1.5 Harnessing the Potential of Biophilic Urbanism In Australia, an Economic and Policy Investigation

The concept of ‘Biophilic Urbanism’, championed by Tim Beatley and Peter Newman for decades, has been used widely to create more liveable and vibrant cities....