🎙️ What happens when transport fails people with disabilities? Dr. Lisa Stafford ARC Future Fellowwith Inclusive futures Griffith University joins Wendy on this People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast to break down the often-overlooked crisis of transport in outer suburbs, peri-urban and regional areas like Caboolture and Lutrawita/Tasmania. She reveals the devastating impact of ‘Trips Not Made’—those journeys people with disabilities and people living in regional communities want to take but can’t. From lost job opportunities to social isolation, the consequences are huge.
👩🏫 With a background in social sciences (major psychology) and community planning, Lisa shares her research, advocacy work, and collaborations (including with Dr. Bridget Doran) to push for systemic change. Learn how small community-driven efforts can make a big difference and what practical steps you can take to be part of the solution.
🛑 We also discuss:
🚏 Eletromidia’s Guarded Bus Stops in Brazil – A promising initiative tackling safety concerns for public transport users. Read more
🤝 Stronger Together: Loneliness & Social Connectedness in Australia – A study on how transport affects social inclusion. Read here
🦽 Week Without Driving: A challenge to experience transport without driving – raising awareness of mobility barriers. Read more
📚 Explore Lisa’s work:
🔗 Overview of Lisa’s research and bio: Inclusive Futures: Dr. Lisa Stafford
🔗 Planning Inclusive Communities – Five Core Elements & Change Needed Framework: Learn more
🔗 Planning for Disability Equity and Inclusion – Discussion Paper: Read here
🔗 Trips Not Made (2022) – Research on transport equity in Tasmania: Project report and the Summary report.
🔗 “I have mentally cancelled a lot of trips” – Public Transport Inequity in Tasmania: Full study
🔗 690 Transport Experiences of Disabled People in NZ (2022) – MRCagney & Dr. Bridget Doran for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency: Read here
🔗 Universal Design for Transport – Transport Australia Discussion Paper (2022): Download
🔗 Future of Transport – Engineers Australia Discussion Paper (2023): Read here
🔊 Hit play to hear why transport justice matters more than you think!