A NN O TA T E D BI BL IO GR A P H Y

O F T RA NS PO RT
IN FR A S TR U C TU R E

CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

PLANNING REPORT
ASSIGNMENT 1

Airport Infrastructure - Webpage

WRITTEN BY ARNANT WELGEMOED, SASKIA NOAKES,

ROSANNA COLMAN, JORDAN KOROVESHI, BRENDON
VAN DER SPIL, ANDREW THOMAS, TEONG CHUAH AND
JOANNE LIM.
  Airports Council International. 2010.
http://www.airports.org/cda/aci_common/display/main/aci_content07_banner
s.jsp?zn=aci&cp=1_725_2__ (accessed August 22, 2010).

The Airports International Council is a worldwide association representing the common

interests of airport operators and their operators and through this association the airport
community may speak with a single voice on key issues and concerns as a united industry
On critical industry issues – liberalisation, ownership, capacity planning, regulatory
restrictions, and environmental action – ACI defends airports views and strengthens their
ability to shape the future of their industry by backing up individual airport actions.

The website provides links to various reports, statistics and publications. The vast
amount of data which can be accessed will be very useful for research. The AIC projects
airport developments and infrastructure as great economic stimuli as well as providing
employment for a vast number of people being beneficial for communities. The website
portrays the AIC in a very positive light and does not illustrate any controversial or
negative subject manner for visitors on the web page. This must be taken into
consideration and further reading on the association would be beneficial.

Regional Transport – Government Report

 Australia. Queensland Department of Transport. 2004. Capricornia Integrated

Regional Transport Plan. Queensland: State Government of Queensland.

The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads is the state governing body for
transport in Queensland. The department along with Rockhampton City Council,
Livingstone Shire Council, Fitzroy Shire Council and Mount Morgan Shire Council
developed the Capricornia Integrated Regional Transport Plan as a joint venture, as the
plan stretches across all of these local government areas. Other government agencies
were also included in the constructing of the framework, such as the Department of
Defence and the Queensland Rail Authority. The Capricornia area is expected to
experience significant growth until 2030. An effective plan for transport in the area will
ensure that the required infrastructure and services are identified and provided for in
the planning processes associated with economic growth. The intended audience is
anyone who lives in the area covered by the plan, anyone aiming to develop in the area
and also State Government departments. The method used to create this framework was
to identify issues that needed addressing, then to incorporate actions from previous
studies which are relevant to this region. Then the model for the framework can be
created and interested parties can partake in the development of the policies, strategies
and actions required to make the framework statutory. The end product is a transport
network that extends across many local governments and is therefore a regional
transport network. It will address growth issues and will identify areas that will require
new transport development for not only public use (such as trains, buses, roads) but also
for freight and industrial uses. The text is reliable, as it is a statutory document (of the
Queensland State Government). The maps are very helpful, as they show each type of
transport development, for example, there is one map that shows where rail freight will
be developed, and there is a map that shows where public roads will be developed also.
The text is a good example of a regional framework, and we will be able to use it as a
guide for some elements of our transport model. As this area has a large industrial
freight demand, it is very similar to the area that we are covering in the East
Metropolitan Region of Perth, and will be helpful to us.

Community Consultation – Government Report

 Australia. Department of the Premier and Cabinet. 2003. Consulting Citizens –

Planning for Success. Volume 2. Perth: West Australian Government Publishing
Service.

This guide is a state government publication about consulting West Australian citizens
written for the detailed aspects of successful consultation schemes. It is a guide to
preparing for and engaging in consultation with citizens and as such is set out in a very
straight forward and easy to follow manner, in addition to this it provides detailed steps
for the consultation process to follow and also steps both pre and post consultation for
getting the most out of the data you gather. These include a very detailed section on
the various different types of consultations that can be performed and how to choose
which type is suitable for the data you wish to gather and the outcome you wish to have.
As we are undertaking community consultation for the client this is a very relevant
document, which, as a state government publication, is seen as part of best practice
where consultation is concerned. The Civics Unit of the DPC prepared this guide; they
are a reputable and developed arm of government who specialize in civic engagement
and consultation which makes this an excellent resource with regard to consultation in
Western Australia.

Regional Transport – Webpage

 Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport Regional

Development and Local Government. 2008. National Building Program.
http://www.nationbuildingprogram.gov.au. (accessed August 23, 2010)

This website provides information on the $37 Billion road and rail infrastructure plan
that the Nation Building Program has committed to over a six year period from 2008-
2014. The website aims to inform people on the project and keep the general public up
to date on the program stages. It has links on it to projects that have been completed,
or that are currently in development stages. It is a reliable website, as it is a Federal
Government program. It will be useful to us when we are creating our transport
framework, as we will be able to see how much money our region has been allocated,
and we will be able to see what infrastructure has been suggested to be developed.
Overall, the website is basic, but provides the general public with important information
for their region.
Mass Transport Nodes - Webpage

 Australian Greens. 2010. Plans for Perth’s Light Rail.

http://perthlightrail.org/content/plans-perth%E2%80%99s-light-rail (accessed
August 22, 2010).

This website outlines many benefits of light rail as well as why it is potentially feasible
for implementation into Perth City. The website is a largely persuasive text, which is
aimed at providing the community with an understanding of the infrastructure that is
proposed and why. The website, being largely descriptive, is quite effective in
portraying its ideas. It is written in a very simple style that most readers could easily
understand and yet is still detailed enough to give the reader a thorough understanding
of the topic. The website also goes into a brief history of light rail in Perth and how we
can learn from the past and other cities in order to implement this infrastructure most
effectively.

The website provides excellent links and references to academic experts in the field of
transport as well as government reports and proposed network plans. This website along
with its supporting documents should be very useful to anyone researching the topic of
light rail. The website, however, does not outline any negatives of the subject and could
be seen as biased, so care must be taken if using the website as a source.

Community Consultation – Webpage

 Dick, B. 2009. Community Consultation Checklist.

http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/gcm/ar/arp/comcon.htm (accessed August 21,
2010)

This website deals with issues that should be taken account of when implementing
community consultation and with solutions to various problems that could arise. The
content is presented in an easily navigable list form, within sections dealing with areas
such as contextual issues, style and practical issues. The content is well written and the
author is excellent at pointing out when they have strayed into the territory of opinion
rather than fact making this a good resource. The source of the page is the Southern
Cross University and it was written by Bob Dick, who is a prominent consultant in the
field of community consultation, and was written as part of research for Southern Cross
University, making it a reliable source of information.

Freight Transport - Webpage

 Freight Transport in a Carbon Constrained Economy. 2008.

http://www.ntc.gov.au/DocView.aspx?documentid=01706. (accessed August
12, 2010).

The report is a discussion paper on freight transport in Australia and the future it faces
with the growth if the industry and therefore growth in greenhouse gases it produces.
The focus is upon how to reduce the amount and impact of green house gasses that are
produced by freight transport and how legislation, including the emissions trading
scheme, imposed by the Australian government could affect the industry. The report
proposes a number of solutions including that a reduction in road freight and an increase
in other forms of freight would reduce greenhouse gasses. The 65 page report is backed
up with a number of tables, figures and graphs which provide data on all forms of
freight, highlighting the positives and negatives of each. The report is easy to follow as
it has a step by step approach with many headings and sub headings, presenting the
information in such a way that allows the reader to move quickly. It is a valuable
resource which will provide necessary data for the assessment.
Freight Transport – Journal Article

 Lindholm, M. 2010. A sustainable perspective on urban freight transport:

Factors affecting local authorities in the planning procedures. Procedia -
Social and Behavioral Sciences 2 (3):6205-6216. (accessed August 12, 2010).

The article focuses on how the way in which local authorities are run can affect the way
in which freight transport issues and problems affect local authorities. To solve the issue
it recommends local authorities draw up sustainable urban transport plans and that local
authorities need to look at freight transport as a higher priority with no one solution as
the problem solver to the problems cause by freight transport. The author outlines four
studies that focus on interviews and questionaries in various cities to describe and
analyse the topic while referring further to many other similar studies that relate to
freight transport. Tables and figures are used to explain and get ideas across making it
simpler for many to understand while also bringing a new point of view to dealing with
issues of freight transport. It provides a large variety of ideas and information on the
topic that is soundly supported, as well as providing many references that are worth
following. The article discusses fairly detailed information on certain issues and aspects
of freight transport compared to other articles that may only cover the basics on the
topic. Furthermore it provides information on the topic at a local level making this
article therefore an important addition in research for the assessment.

Mass Transport Nodes - Report

 Owen, A. D. and C. Cockroft. 2006. A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Perth’s

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses. Department for Planning and Infrastructure.
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/alt_CBA.pdf (accessed August 22, 2010).

Anthony D. Owen is a professor at the School of Economics – UNSW

Colin Cockroft is a PhD student at the Division of Science and Engineering - Murdoch
This report compares the costs of diesel, compressed natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell
buses in Perth, with regard to economic, societal and environmental expenses. The
authors’ arguments seem to be, largely, their own opinion drawn from experience in the
field. This is evident from the lack of supporting references within the text. The text is,
however, very analytical and detailed with regard to the subject, it is interesting how
the authors have applied a monetary value to physical impacts in order to more equally
evaluate different technologies.

This reported was written for a knowledgeable audience with a focus on chemistry and
economics, although it is still quite easy to understand (especially due to the inclusion
of several simple graphs and charts). The authors concluded their report by stating that
the hydrogen fuel cell bus was financially unviable even though the environmental and
societal benefits were large. This report should be a valuable tool in the future to help
conduct further studies as prices of hydrogen technology decrease and the demand for
sustainable transport increases.

Transport Economics - Webpage

 Patrick, S. Transport Economics- government transport policy.

http://tutoru.net/ transport/transport_policy.htm (accessed August 15, 2010)

The website summaries, that, providing a reliable, safe and integrated transport for
everyone and which respects the environment are the key marking criteria’s for a
sustainable transport network. It mentions that in the past under investment and poor
governing means the public transport network is badly maintained which is characterised
by poor quality and lack of choice. Notes transport economics largely determined by the
models of supply and demand. The content is divided into sections and subheading such
as problems faced by the government, possible policies and projects. The information is
in bullet point and the content is well written. The site lacks in critical description and
analysis, there is also no referencing or graphs which would help to reinforce some key
points. This web-site provides a quick and informative summary of the key concepts and
it is highly recommended for beginner readers which can use this site for a basis of
understanding.
Transport Economics – Book Chapter

 Quinet, E. and R. Vickerman. 2004. Transport and Economic Activity.

Economy in Principles of Transport Economics. Hampshire, England: Palgrave
Macmillan vol. 1 pg. 3-52.

Quinet and Vickerman identifies that transport has a crucial role to play in economic
development. More specifically, the volume and quality of transport networks ultimately
determine the rate of economic activity. An effective and efficient transport network
can serve as a catalyst that promotes a continuous circle of economic growth. It is
described by lowering production costs, improvements in profitability margins and
incentives to increase production levels and therefore resulting in increasing
employment and potential investment opportunities.

The ideas presented by Quinet and Vickerman are reinforced by many European
examples and supported by various transport theories. The use of statistics and graphs
are used to strengthen their argument, however, in many cases it was some what
irrelevant and too broad in describing key concepts. A theoretical and rather critical
analysis is supported by various review of the literature and field research that
strengthen and creates a formal argument. While the authors does not assume that
readers have been introduced to the concept of transport economics the use of strong
technical jargon makes this a book suited at readers that are involved within the
economic profession and particularly at readers that are familiar with European
transport policies and agendas. A possible critique to this chapter would be the addition
of a transport and economic analysis from a global perspective, a critical analysis where
a series of different cultures and environments can effectively influence economic and
transport developments. This book is a challenging and complex read, and I don’t
recommend this for uninformed readers given the complexity of key concepts. I think
that given the foreign context of this book I question the relevance of the largely
outdated European planning approach to Australia’s transport issues.
Community Consultation – Book

 Rajé, F. 2007. Negotiating the Transport System – User contexts, experiences

and needs. London: Ashgate Publishing.

Page 203 – Section titled: Consultation and participative planning: gaps in practice and
understanding.

This section of the book is written to give the reader a broader perspective on
community consultation, and a helpful look at why it may be necessary to take a step
back from the authority’s idea of consultation to make sure that a community is actually
consulted and feels that its views on a particular project have been heard. It is an
exponent of discourse and discussion as a means of consultation as being more in depth
and reliable than surveying, and states that when planning transport solutions (though in
this case it is about congestion charges) community must be consulted by planners, and
more importantly – they must be heard, otherwise there is no point in consulting them in
the first place. Hard to reach groups who are the least likely to participate in
consultation are also important to engage with, as they are likely to be those who have
different views on a subject. Fiona Rajé is the author of the book; she is a lecturer on
transport strategy at Northumbria University, and was a researcher at the transport
studies unit at the University of Oxford when she wrote this article. Her position and the
fact that she has been published by several journals including ‘Transport Policy’ and
‘Municipal Engineer’ make her views useful and her position one worthy of respecting.
This is a good source of information regarding to community consultation where it
relates to the field of transport.
Freight Transport - Webpage

 Regan, A., J. Holguin-Veras, G.Chow, and M. H. Miles. Freight Transportation

Planning and Logistics.
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/millennium/00044.pdf (accessed August
12, 2010).

In this article Regan et al. focus on four key areas that will effect freight transportation
planning in the future. These are supply meeting demand, road pricing and the issues it
faces, improvements in information technology and new developments in logistics
management. The authors argue that freight transport will become an ever changing
industry utilising all possible resources and advancements to keep up with future
demand. The article is written in such a way that no previous knowledge of the topic is
necessary with a thorough explanation of any phrases and terms used. Although the
article is both descriptive and analytical it lacks academic backing with little evidence
of any use of references. However the article is very useful as it brings forward unique
ideas and issues as well as sets a base for the assessment which with further research
can be built upon.

Community Transport – Journal Article

 Road to sustainability. 2010. Sunday Tasmanian, March 14,

http://www.proquest.com.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/ (accessed August 21,
2010).

The article is of a Transport action that is proposed in Hobart. The article outlines the
basic framework for the public transport proposal which the council has drafted up and
backs up its proposal with positive reinforcement such as "A long-term sustainable
approach is essential -- one that manages travel demand, provides efficient and
equitable transport options, limits environmental impact and anticipates future
community needs," (Cr Bury). The author’s intention is to sell their proposal to the
public community in order to receive community support.
The ideas presented in the article is that the public transport system proposed is
beneficial to the community as well as the environment and is essential to guide future
transport infrastructure development. The article is rather descriptive as it is mainly an
overview of the strategy and does not contain any implementation plan or framework.
The article is intended for the local community as it was published in the Sunday
Tasmanian. This may be to receive feedback and/or gain community support.

The article is useful in terms of describing the basic ideas that are behind a successful
sustainable community transport system. In terms of understanding the topic in depth
the article is not very beneficial because as stated earlier it is imply a draft of a public
transport proposal which is seeking community feedback.

Modal Split: Bike and Pedestrian

 Spott, M. 2008. Shopping by bike. http://www.einkaufen-mit-dem-

rad.de/shopping_by_bike.shtml (accessed August 17, 2010).

The text is from a German website and presents the idea that the pedestrian/bike modal
split is particularly suitable for shopping. The main arguments presented are that cycling
and walking is an easy way to stay healthy and save money. The style of the text is
casual. This helps in encouraging people to apply cycling and walking to their daily
routines. The intended audience for the text is ‘everyday’ people who seek alternative
transport methods to the automobile. The text is German and holds European appeal.
One way the text illustrates its point is by comparing the town on Munster to larger
cities such as Hamburg and Dortmund. This comparison reflects how smaller town can be
inwardly mobile with the use of bike and walking. However, larger cities are less
inclined to use these forms of transport, especially with shopping. The text is effective
in addressing it points and encouraging people to use sustainable modes of transport.
Mass Transport Modes - Webpage

 Tang, S., and H. Lo. 2010. On the financial viability of mass transit

development: the case of Hong Kong. Transportation 37, no. 2, (March 1):
299-316. http://www.proquest.com.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/ (accessed August
21, 2010).

Siman B. Tang finished his PhD in the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He has working
experience of over 20 years on urban transport, railway planning and operation.

Hong K. Lo is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Hong Kong

University of Science and Technology. His research interests include Transportation
system modelling, traffic assignment and control, public transport, and reliability
studies.

This article raises and answers two questions about the financial viability of mass transit
in Hong Kong. These questions are in relation to “the quality of transit services provided
by private operators over time” as well as “the profitability of leading railway and
franchised bus operators”. The authors concluded in the first section that due to a
privatisation of public transport systems, there has been an increase in service quality,
contradictory to cost cutting measures that would be presumed from private companies.
With regard to viability, private rail is stated as not being viable if relying on fares
alone. Mass Transit Railway, the main rail provider in Hong Kong has branched out to
property development on top of rail stations and other non-fare incomes in order to
increase their profit margin to a very viable level. Kowloon Motor Bus, the primary bus
service provider, is just as viable as the rail provider, on fares alone. These statistics are
gathered from reliable sources such as Hong Kong’s Census and Statistics Department,
and the two companies account books. The authors’ purpose is to provide information to
other nations about the viability and quality of private mass transit systems.

This article appears to be written for a knowledgeable audience, it is a very detailed

and analytical article that utilises a number of mathematical formulae and statistics.
The conclusions that the authors come to in this article are supported by a large number
of other researchers in the field, as can be seen by the large number of in-text
references to said researchers. These references are worth following to gain a greater
understanding of how the author came to his conclusions. To conclude, this article is an
example of detailed proof that privatisation of mass transit systems can work effectively
and viably in many cities across the world.

Community Transport - Webpage

 Too, L., and G. Earl. 2010. Public transport service quality and sustainable

development: a community stakeholder perspective. Sustainable
Development 18, no. 1, (January 1): 51. 
http://www.proquest.com.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au/ (accessed August 12,
2010).

The Article is of a study relating the community’s expectation of public transport

services to the actual public transport service quality that is provided. It is argued that
the expectations of community public transport and the actual service provided have a
wide gap. The authors back up this argument through previous studies which are
consistent with current findings across all commuter groups. To conclude the author
presents the findings stating that across community Australia improvements are most
needed with the responsiveness and reliability of public transport service in order to
encourage a greater use of public transport.

The ideas in this article are not sole the opinions of the author but are rather back up by
previous and current evidence and trends. The article is rather descriptive with slight
amounts of analytical contents in which theories are provided as to the reasons why
community public transport is utilised in such a way. Although the article is a basic
overview of the gap between the community’s expectations of public transport and the
actual service provided the argument is well supported. The article is intended for the
purpose of understanding current community public transport trends in order to plan for
future communities in achieving a sustainable triple-bottom line goal within the public
transport system.

The article provided useful background as to the current trends in Australia towards the
views on community public transport. The evidence used to support the argument
helped to define the issue and provide reasonable solutions. This was done is such a way
that it helped to define the community’s response to public transportation and alter the
readers views on sustainable public transport.

Modal Split: Bike and Pedestrian - Book

 Toor, W. and S. Havlick. 2004. Transportation and sustainable campus

communities: issues, examples, solutions. Washington: Island Press.

The text presents a strong analysis of the transportation habits within and around
American Universities. The American context of the book is culturally significant due to
the importance placed on the Universities being ‘campus cities’. The main argument
presented in the text is that Universities prioritise single occupancy automobile use. The
text describes this as a transportation habit and continues to support the use of modal
splits, particularly concerning pedestrians and bike use. The studies are focused within
campus setting and this forms a microcosm of how most Western societies function and
view transport. The campus setting also has significance due to the focus on how young
people develop transportation habits.

One of the main concerns presented was that encouraging young people to adapt to the
modal split of walking and cycling is a difficult task. This problem was met with a
solution that suggested prize and financial incentives. This is a good way to encourage
people to think outside their current transport ideals; however, as discussed in the text
long-term change requires a social movement in how people view transport. The text
uses language that is easily accessible to a wide audience. The main strengths arise with
the notion of targeting young people to develop good transport habits. The text widely
covers the availability of bike and pedestrian access around University campuses.
However, much of the use of cars is due to the social pressures placed on young people
to drive (i.e. it is a ‘right of passage’). The lack of importance placed on the issue of
social pressures with transport is the one main downfall to an overall strong and
effective book.
Community Transport – Technical Report

 Travelsmart Sunshine Coast. Community (Public) Transport Strategy.

http://www.travelsmartsunshinecoast.com.au/futurePlanning/transportStrateg
y.shtml (accessed August 21, 2010).

The article is about the council of Noosa showing a willingness to invest into a
community public transport system. The reason behind this is because it is believed by
the council that a successful Community Transport Strategy is a major factor in
achieving successful transport integration. The articles purpose is to inform the local
community of the new community public transport proposal. This may to receive
feedback from the community.

The article is a brief overview with very little information in terms of the cost,
implementation etc. In conjunction with the article is a link to the actual strategy For
the Community transport system.

In terms of the articles usefulness it is quite useful to the community of Noosa. As a

framework for other community transport strategies the article can be quite beneficial.
Modal Split: Bike and Pedestrian - Webpage

 Turner, P. and C. Simek. 2002. Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: Exploration of

Collision Exposure in Florida.
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/safety/ped_bike/ped_bike_reports.shtm#collsionex
posure (accessed August 17, 2010).

The report was prepared for the State Safety Office, Department of Transportation, and
State of Florida. The text is a substantial read at 85 pages in length; however the
language used is comprehensive and concise. The text presents the dangers for
pedestrians and cyclists travelling within Florida due to their high vulnerability with
collisions. This argument is supported with a substantial amount of statistics and graphs.
The main methods of research presented in this document are interviews and
questionnaires taken from members of the community. The research appears to be
reliable and has a wide profile of the survey participants. One of the main findings in
the report is that the length of cycling and pedestrian correlates with the risk of
collision. This is due to the riskier routes people take in order to reach their destination
(i.e. long stretches of highway) Another argument presented is that these dangers occur
due to the lack of infrastructure in place to ensure for safe travelling such as the lack of
bike paths results in cyclist travelling on major roads or pedestrian paths. This holds
major potential for fatal collisions. The text is an effective illustration of the dangers
involved in split modal transport. However the main flaw in the report is due to the lack
of innovative solutions to these problems.

Community Transport – Technical Report

 Victoria department of transport. Public transport and the environment. 2010.

http://www.transport.vic.gov.au/Doi/Internet/transport.nsf/AllDocs/C667D928
D765A67BCA2572E400035144?OpenDocument (accessed August 21, 2010).

The article is about the environmental benefits utilising public transportation. It

promotes public transport through the use of statistics claiming that public
transportation emits fewer greenhouse gases per person per kilometre. The article then
states the projects which are being undertaken such as State Government initiatives like
the Travelsmart grants, newer lower emission buses and new energy sources for public
transport vehicles.

The article is to inform the community of the steps and processes that are being
undertaken to promote the utilisation of public transportation. It is a generalised article
with broad information rather creating an overview of the current situation.

In terms of its usefulness the article is beneficial to the local community as it informs
them of what is being proposed. On a larger scale the article has a decent amount of
information on low emission buses and new energy sources for public transportation
vehicles.

Economic Transport – Technical Report

 Western Australian Department of Transport. 1999. Evaluating Behaviour

Change in Transport: Benefit Cost Analysis of Individualised Marketing for
the City of South Perth. Perth: Western Australian Government Publishing
Service.

This report critically assesses the methodology and costs of using private motor vehicle
as opposed more sustainable modes in South Perth. The report indicated that although
walking, cycling and using public transport have gained in popularity, motor vehicles
remain the most unsustainable and dominant. Financial, social and environmental
measurements are used to calculate the costs of traffic congestion and placed in
comparison to the economic benefits of using green modes of travel. Despite the
overwhelming benefits, it is due to the sheer vehicle demand that the government is
forced to investment in metropolitan road infrastructure. This report is supported by
some strong field research, with a particular emphasis on the use of graphs and tables
which clearly reinforce the underlining points. The overall structure of the report is
divided into subheadings and the use of short lists is clear and concise. This report offers
a rather pessimistic view, largely a one sided argument focusing on the financial
externalities offset by private vehicles. This report makes for an easy and interesting
read; it aims to question the dominance and economic sustainability of private vehicles
but also promotes greener modes of travel.

Airport Infrastructure – Technical Report

 West Australian Department of Transport. 2009. Perth Airport Transport

Master Plan. Western Australian Government Publishing Service.

The purpose for this Master Plan is to outline the recommended policies, strategies and
infrastructure planning actions that will need to be implemented in the next 10 – 15
years to support the grown of passenger and freight movements and to ensure that
traffic and congestion to do not compromise access to the Perth airport and Perth’s
Primary Freight Hub. This Master Plan provides information on the role of Perth Airport
and the Primary Freight Hub, a description of why these facilities are critical to the
function and growth of Perth, an overview of why transport and access are issues at this
location, an outline of what transport problems are foreseen if we do nothing to improve
current road and rail access conditions, and details of recommended actions to enable
ongoing access to these strategic facilities over the next 10-15 years. Every five years
the Westralia Airports Corporation (WAC) is required to produce a Master Plan for Perth
Airport. After public views were received and considered the final proposed Master Plan
was submitted to the Federal Minster for approval, which was granted on November 2 nd
2009. The report is 175 pages long with the inclusion of many statistics and graphs
Airport Infrastructure – Journal Article

 Yeo, K. T. 1995. Planning and learning in major infrastructure development:

system perspectives. International Journal of Project Management 13(5): 287-
293.

This journal article discusses three basic system perspectives which can be unified to
help guide and form the planning process for large scale developments. The author Yeo
believes that the perspectives provide powerful mental frames of reference that assist
in the diagnosis, structuring, and understanding of the nature and characteristics of
major infrastructure development, the planning and learning processes, and the key
success factors. These systems perspectives are illustrated by some Singapore
experience that mainly consists of the lessons learned from the development of the
international airport (Changi Airport) and mass rapid transit systems. Through the use of
these system perspectives a unified framework can help develop the successful planning
and implementation of large scale projects.

Dr K T Yeo is an associate professor in the School of Mechanical and Production

Engineering and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has received a PhD, a
Masters in Science, a Masters in Business, and a Bachelor in Engineering from various
universities across the globe while gaining industrial experience in utilities, engineering
construction, oil and gas and aerospace industries. The article is written in an
informative manner while very academic and scholarly. The article is very useful and
relevant as it discusses the potential and future growth for the Asia Specific and ASEAN
region in major infrastructure developments, particularly for airport infrastructure.
Regional Transport – Journal Article

 Zegras, C., J. Sussman, and C. Conklin. 2004. Scenario planning for strategic
regional transportation. Journal of Urban Planning and Development. 103 (1):
2-13. ASCE. http://ascelibrary.aip.org.dbgw.lis.curtin.edu.au (accessed August
22, 2010).

Zegras teaches graduate-level courses in urban transportation planning, statistics, and

land use-transportation planning in the Department of Urban Studies at MIT. Sussman is
a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the
Engineering Systems Division at MIT as well. Conklin is a private consultant specialising
in transportation policy, planning, and engineering.

The paper proposes a framework for using business and organizational techniques for
planning purposes. These purposes are specifically transport orientated for the use of
this report. It provides a brief history of scenario planning and then goes into specific
details about the Houston Metropolitan transport area. The intended audience is
professionals of the planning field, as the paper discusses topics such as strategic
planning and transport planning in very little detail, rather assuming that the reader
already has at least a basic knowledge of the topic. The main research method used is
case studies which are used to prove the author’s argument about planning for certain
scenarios.

The conclusions made by the author’s are that each area needs its own specialized
transportation plan, and that uniform methods do not work for every area. Scenarios
differ from region to region, and therefore transportation must be tailor made to suit
each regions specific requirement. The text is a reliable source, as it is written by three
professionals of the planning and development industry, who are also directly linked to
the prestigious MIT University. There is some useful graphs and tables, in particular
Figure 2, which shows the drivers in the differences between scenarios.

The paper has been very informative on the topic of regional transport, which is not only
my topic, but also the main concept that is being studied in this unit. The theme of
creating a major regional transport network is displayed in this paper, and discusses
some important points which must be addressed when developing a transport network
for a specific region, such as the East Metropolitan region of Perth. The strength of the
paper is that it gives many examples from all over the world of transport models that
have been tailor made to their areas requirements. A weakness of the paper is that
there are no maps or diagrams that show how these transport models interact, nor are
there any facts or figures that show how successful these models are. Overall, I think
the paper is very helpful to my understanding of how regional transport models must be
created specifically to the area’s requirements.