# Research & Data **URL:** https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/c/research-and-articles/46.md [Latest](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Research & Data category](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-research-data-category/72)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2025 00:28 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-research-data-category/72 "2025-08-02T00:28:05Z")
Post and discuss interesting research and news articles in the transport space that you have come across. --- ## [Fare Models - including free or near-free PT](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/fare-models-including-free-or-near-free-pt/127)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2026 11:15 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/fare-models-including-free-or-near-free-pt/127 "2026-10-19T11:15:06Z")
A thread for discussions on free or near-free evidence-based PT research. --- ## [Regional public transport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/regional-public-transport/1782)
**Author:** [@as-saffarini](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/as-saffarini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2026 22:17 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/regional-public-transport/1782 "2026-10-17T22:17:54Z")
I want to start a topic on public transport in Australian regional areas, so I am going to start with this report from 2025 on Tasmanian public transport investment by Rebecca Thistleton from the McKell Institute, I h… --- ## [Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Trackless Trams](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/bus-rapid-transit-brt-and-trackless-trams/179)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [12 October 2026 11:44 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/bus-rapid-transit-brt-and-trackless-trams/179 "2026-10-12T11:44:40Z")
A discussion thread for BRT and Trackless tram technology development. --- ## [Greater Brisbane - Rocket Bus Data and Analysis (2026)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/greater-brisbane-rocket-bus-data-and-analysis-2026/1750)
**Author:** [@austin](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/austin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2026 05:01 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/greater-brisbane-rocket-bus-data-and-analysis-2026/1750 "2026-09-26T05:01:34Z")
BUZ and Peak Hour Services Spreadsheet Final.xlsx (32.6 KB) Synopsis: Top 10 rockets by total daily services: 156 Stretton to City (43 trips) 137 Sunnybank Hills to City (39 trips) 131 Par… --- ## [PT & Development - TODs, TADs, Zoning and Value Capture](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pt-development-tods-tads-zoning-and-value-capture/715)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 00:16 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pt-development-tods-tads-zoning-and-value-capture/715 "2026-08-21T00:16:49Z")
A thread on TODs, TADs and value capture. --- ## [International PT Research and Practice](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/international-pt-research-and-practice/1692)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 04:41 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/international-pt-research-and-practice/1692 "2026-08-03T04:41:35Z")
A thread for international research and practice --- ## [TransPerth WA Research](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transperth-wa-research/124)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [27 July 2026 00:16 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transperth-wa-research/124 "2026-07-27T00:16:23Z")
A thread for documenting research from Perth and Western Australia generally, with a focus on Transperth. --- ## [Historical Queensland Plans](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/historical-queensland-plans/790)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2026 21:33 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/historical-queensland-plans/790 "2026-07-26T21:33:00Z")
A thread for historical Queensland Plans that don’t fit into another category already. --- ## [Transit Costs Research](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transit-costs-research/1323)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 09:49 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transit-costs-research/1323 "2026-07-21T09:49:37Z")
A thread for discussing capital and operational costs. --- ## [Other transit justice organisations](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/other-transit-justice-organisations/1636)
**Author:** [@GetAroundCaboolture](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/GetAroundCaboolture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2026 01:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/other-transit-justice-organisations/1636 "2026-05-28T01:32:08Z")
I’ve come across this US-based organisation which you might be interested in learning from: https://transitjustice.org/ --- ## [Youtube PT videos and Podcasts](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/youtube-pt-videos-and-podcasts/407)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [22 May 2026 05:43 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/youtube-pt-videos-and-podcasts/407 "2026-05-22T05:43:20Z")
A thread for Youtube PT videos --- ## [Brisbane City Council (BCC) Related Plans and Studies](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/brisbane-city-council-bcc-related-plans-and-studies/744)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [5 May 2026 08:25 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/brisbane-city-council-bcc-related-plans-and-studies/744 "2026-05-05T08:25:31Z")
A thread for BCC related research. --- ## [Podcasts and lay articles](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/podcasts-and-lay-articles/1600)
**Author:** [@GetAroundCaboolture](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/GetAroundCaboolture)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 03:06 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/podcasts-and-lay-articles/1600 "2026-04-24T03:06:55Z")
:bus: NEW PODCAST ALERT: Transit by Design with Nicolas Reid! :bus: Hey everyone! We just dropped a must-listen People and Projects episode of The Streets and People podcast with Nicolas Reid, author of Transit by Desig… --- ## [How a well-connected transport system can make travel safer and more sustainable across Europe](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/how-a-well-connected-transport-system-can-make-travel-safer-and-more-sustainable-across-europe/1595)
**Author:** [@Dal-yaroc](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Dal-yaroc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2026 18:10 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/how-a-well-connected-transport-system-can-make-travel-safer-and-more-sustainable-across-europe/1595 "2026-04-16T18:10:47Z")
Hello to all. I have seen this feature on Urban Transit Magazine by Jack McGovan. I want to share it with the forum. Whilst the article’s primarily of European focus, I believe there are points which Australia can also a… --- ## [Electric ferries](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/electric-ferries/1583)
**Author:** [@GetAroundCaboolture](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/GetAroundCaboolture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2026 09:18 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/electric-ferries/1583 "2026-04-14T09:18:36Z")
--- ## [Queensland State Controlled Roads](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/queensland-state-controlled-roads/1564)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 April 2026 02:42 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/queensland-state-controlled-roads/1564 "2026-04-04T02:42:23Z")
What state controlled roads are In Queensland, state controlled roads are the parts of the network that the Queensland Government plans, funds and maintains. They include major highways, key regional connectors and strat… --- ## [Presenting Urban and Transit Planning Data](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/presenting-urban-and-transit-planning-data/1527)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2026 06:15 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/presenting-urban-and-transit-planning-data/1527 "2026-03-02T06:15:02Z")
Data Presentation - NYC Open Data and Mapping --- ## [Transport Change Community of Practice](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-change-community-of-practice/1524)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 March 2026 11:55 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-change-community-of-practice/1524 "2026-03-01T11:55:55Z")
Transport Change Community of Practice Transport Reform Barriers and Solutions | Russell King posted on the topic | LinkedIn? --- ## [Rail Car Disposal - Artificial Reefs](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/rail-car-disposal-artificial-reefs/1485)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2026 09:33 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/rail-car-disposal-artificial-reefs/1485 "2026-02-09T09:33:19Z")
Came across this the other day. NYC created an artificial reef using decommissioned subway carriages. Could be an interesting dive spot. --- ## [How does Public Transport impact property prices and the types of housing in an area (i.e. Single Family Homes, social housing, apartments, student accomodation, etc)](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/how-does-public-transport-impact-property-prices-and-the-types-of-housing-in-an-area-i-e-single-family-homes-social-housing-apartments-student-accomodation-etc/1468)
**Author:** [@Electro\_Sykes](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Electro_Sykes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 January 2026 23:55 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/how-does-public-transport-impact-property-prices-and-the-types-of-housing-in-an-area-i-e-single-family-homes-social-housing-apartments-student-accomodation-etc/1468 "2026-01-27T23:55:47Z")
This is a new post that has appeared here. --- ## [Transport Project Business Cases & Economics](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-project-business-cases-economics/129)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2026 10:09 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/transport-project-business-cases-economics/129 "2026-01-26T10:09:40Z")
A thread for PT project business cases, costs and economics. --- ## [Lowering Transport Project Costs and Risks](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/lowering-transport-project-costs-and-risks/1313)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2025 22:53 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/lowering-transport-project-costs-and-risks/1313 "2025-11-12T22:53:54Z")
A thread for discussing project costs --- ## [Introducing Quality of Supply Targeting](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/introducing-quality-of-supply-targeting/1369)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2025 00:44 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/introducing-quality-of-supply-targeting/1369 "2025-12-15T00:44:56Z")
From the BTQ 2025 Policy Platform (Page 2 and 3): The Vision and Validate Approach BTQ understands that transport mode share targets have been part of SEQ regional planning for the last 30 years. However, we also note… --- ## [Historical Brisbane](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/historical-brisbane/1318)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 November 2025 04:17 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/historical-brisbane/1318 "2025-11-14T04:17:29Z")
Toombul Interchange (1980) Images were attributed to Brisbane City Council. This style of bus was used in Brisbane up to around 2006. There was no airconditioning, but the windows slid open. --- ## [Story Bridge has been closed to Pedestrians/cyclists since TC Alfred, no update from council on when it will reopen](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/story-bridge-has-been-closed-to-pedestrians-cyclists-since-tc-alfred-no-update-from-council-on-when-it-will-reopen/408)
**Author:** [@as-saffarini](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/as-saffarini)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2025 23:16 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/story-bridge-has-been-closed-to-pedestrians-cyclists-since-tc-alfred-no-update-from-council-on-when-it-will-reopen/408 "2025-11-12T23:16:15Z")
Title says it all, I wasn’t aware that this had happened, it seems really ridiculous how car-centric the bridge already was with barely any buses using it despite the fact it connects two of the most population dense s… --- ## [Cycling Infrastructure](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cycling-infrastructure/1303)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2025 22:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/cycling-infrastructure/1303 "2025-11-10T22:32:23Z")
Dutsch-Style Protected Intersection I recently watched some videos showing the benefits of a dutsch-styled protected intersection to safety. We have so many dangerous conflicts where a car has to merge over the ‘cycl… --- ## [PT Network Design and Tradeoffs](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pt-network-design-and-tradeoffs/1301)
**Author:** [@Metro](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Metro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2025 00:46 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pt-network-design-and-tradeoffs/1301 "2025-11-08T00:46:27Z")
A thread about PT Network design principles and review strategies --- ## [30km/h Speed Limit](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/30km-h-speed-limit/853)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [26 October 2025 03:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/30km-h-speed-limit/853 "2025-10-26T03:32:06Z")
--- ## [PT access modelling](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pt-access-modelling/404)
**Author:** [@alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/alexjago)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2025 02:16 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/pt-access-modelling/404 "2025-10-03T02:16:49Z")
(In the literature they use “accessibility” which to me is talking about things like level boarding) TIL about the PTAL metric, which is fundamentally derived from walk time + wait time from the point of interest to eve… [Next page](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/c/research-and-articles/46.md?page=1)