The Development of Transport Networks in NSW 1860–1894 (original) (raw)

Dray To Steamer: Road Transport Connections Between Coast and Tablelands in Northern NSW

Australian Journal of Multi-disciplinary Engineering, 2009

This paper provides background to the various road transport routes between Grafton on the north coast and the Northern Tablelands of NSW, and why the Grafton-Glen Innes line was eventually chosen. The development of the Grafton-Glen Innes link and its evolution through to the contemporary line are discussed, along with some unique circumstances and events of that period. Not only was local competition active among towns vying for direct road links, but also competing with the burgeoning rail network, expanding throughout NSW. Eventually rail won out and remained the dominant form of land transport in the area well into the 20 th century. However, that win had some losses in other areas, resulting in change to town and population dynamics and patterns of settlement.

The review of Melbourne�s Principal Public Transport Network

2010

The integrated transport and land use strategy, Melbourne 2030, defined a Principal Public Transport Network (PPTN) in 2002 intended to provide a high quality and direct public transport connection between the activity centres. The PPTN was recently revised by the Department of Transport in response to growth in Melbourne"s population, introduction of new services to support that growth, and release of several strategies to supplement the original Melbourne 2030.

Planning the Irish Transport Network: Parallels in Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Proposals

Irish Geography, 1977

The second report of the Irish Railway Commission, 1836-38, proposed the development, under some form of strong state direction, of a modest railway system to link only the main towns with Dublin. A much more elaborate network was subsequently created under private enterprise. Since the 1920s, however, there have been many closures. There has also been greater state involvement. The network shape has contracted towards that originally proposed. The basic factors influencing the shape of the network have changed little since 1838. Particularly important are the continuing lack of large inland centres, and the limited volume of internal trade. The result is that modern studies, such as those of McKinscy on railways and Buchanan on roads, discuss problems and offer solutions similar to those advanced by the Railway Commission over a century earlier. The possible impact of major transport improvements on Dublin and the Irish space economy in general is considered briefly in relation to current, past, and future changes.

Transportation development for regional infrastructure: Implications for Australian rural areas

Transportation research procedia, 2020

The intend of this paper is to carefully investigate and highlight the implications for remote areas when considering transportation planning for Australian regional areas. Moreover, as the basis of a case study, this paper will investigate the Inland Rail transportation system linking the Melbourne and Brisbane ports. In doing so, the implications for the surrounding regions adjoining such a project will be also explored. Such exploration is a fundamental aspect of urban development. Conventional urban development is seemed to be the most important expansion of the major economies. While the urban centers are the main source of economic activities, the regional areas also perform a significant role in aiding the nation's economy. Nonetheless, transportation infrastructure for regional areas is apparently less important and therefore is neglected. Worldwide, governments contend that their highest priorities are necessary for the ever-expanding cities and their subsequent urban m...

Urban Transport in Australia: Has It Reached Breaking Point?

Australian Economic Review, 2009

Urban transport problems have become major community concerns in Australian's largest cities, a reflection of significant market failures in facility and service provision. This paper suggests that a lack of focus on transport system planning is a major reason for the current concerns. The challenges posed by climate change are argued to require transformational changes in the way we approach urban transport problems, with radical reform of pricing system an early priority for action. Infrastructure development priorities are then outlined.

Urban transport: time for change

IMAGINE a future in which travel in large Australian cities was a mere fraction of today's levels, public transport dominated ve hicular travel, and most short trips were made on foot or bicycle. Such a future, of course, conflicts with over four decades of car travel ascendancy, with the predictions of nearly all transport experts, and with present transport policies. In Victoria, at least, the govern ment is still trying to close urban rail lines and construct new freeways. Despite all these adverse signs, I will argue in this paper that urban transport systems should be modified to resemble more those of the late 1940s (the 'future' described above), than our present practices. Immediately several questions arise. Why should a dramatic modifica tion of present urban travel systems be attempted? Can it be done? Even granted that these changes will improve our cities, travel patterns and urban structure may be too closely adapted to the car to allow much change. And a related question: is it politically feasible in the next decade or so?