Living without a private vehicle in Brisbane is impossible for residents due to the city’s sprawling layout and limited public transport options
Living without a private vehicle in Brisbane is impossible for residents due to the city’s sprawling layout and limited public transport options
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Car-free trial reveals Brisbane living ‘too hard’ without a private vehicle
Ten car-owning Brisbane residents were challenged to go about their daily lives without their vehicles for 20 days. Two main difficulties stood out during the study.
- UQ researchers recruited 10 car-owning Brisbane residents to go without their vehicles for 20 days;
- Participants were asked follow their regular schedules using only public transport, cycling, walking, micro-mobility devices such as scooters, and taxis and ride-share services in an emergency;
- Brisbane's sprawling urban layout and public transport limitations were identified as the main barriers to permanent car-free life in the city.