Title

Transport and social disadvantage in Victoria: A government perspective

Authors

Jim Betts

Document Type

Book Section

Publication Date

2007

Subject Area

Location - Urban planning, Social Issues - social inclusion, Transport policy - Social disadvantage, Transport policy - Transport disadvantage

Abstract

This chapter takes a Government perspective on transport disadvantage. It outlines the Victorian government’s new approach to addressing risks of transport disadvantage and social exclusion, through the concept of ‘Social Transit’. The application of this approach is seeing significant increases in public transport service levels in outer metropolitan and regional Victoria, to provide more comprehensive transport options for ‘at risk’ populations. Bus service levels, in particular, are being increased to achieve this purpose.