WHO WE ARE

At the Institute for Sensible Transport, we specialise in developing solutions to increase the efficiency of the transport system.

Mindful of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, petrol costs and traffic congestion, the Institute has developed a reputation for the development of practical, sustainable solutions to reduce the negative impacts of transport – helping to create liveable, resilient cities and regional centres…

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WHAT WE DO

Oil Vulnerability Planning

The Institute for Sensible Transport has established itself as a leading provider of accurate, well researched and practical advice on measures to reduce reliance on increasingly expensive transport fuel…

Transport strategy development

The Institute for Sensible Transport draws on its expertise in integrated transport and land use planning to develop comprehensive, sustainable transport strategies for local councils and large scale residential and retail developments…

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Bicycle strategies

The Institute for Sensible Transport is among Australia’s most respected authorities on the development of bicycle strategies…

Public transport/bicycle integration

The Institute for Sensible Transport have an experienced team of professionals able to improve the integration between bicycling and public transport.

Transport presentations

Our Director, Elliot Fishman is a well known presenter on transport issues, with regular appearances on radio and major public events…

Green travel plans

Green travel plans are increasingly sought after by organisations wishing to reduce unnecessary car use, parking requirements and their carbon footprint…

Workplace bicycle fleets

Organisations are increasingly looking to supplement their car fleet with bicycles, in order to reduce carbon emissions, create a healthier workforce and lower fleet management costs…

Public bicycle advice

To serve the rapidly expanding bike share sector, we have established a public bicycle advisory service. The focus is to provide behavioural and technical analysis to governments interested in public bicycle schemes. 

Transport focus groups

Qualitative research is an important and emerging field in the development of transport policy. Focus groups assist in the decision making process by revealing public perceptions and attitudes to a wide range of transport/land use policies.

CrowdSpot: An online map-based community engagement App

The Institute for Sensible Transport have teamed up with technology and public engagement professionals to create CrowdSpot - an intuitive web-based App designed to enhance public consultation and research outcomes. Similar technology has recently been used by the NYC and Portland Department of Transportation in the planning of their bike share programs.