Dr. Lisa Stafford, an ARC Future Fellow at Griffith University, delves into the critical issue of transport equity for people with disabilities. She discusses the concept of 'Trips Not Made,' highlighting how lack of transport leads to job losses and social isolation in regional areas. Lisa emphasizes the importance of local advocacy and practical solutions, like safety tech for public transport. Additionally, she shares insights on transforming research into actionable policies and the need for community-driven efforts to enhance inclusivity in transport.
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Transport Shapes Life Opportunities
Lack of transport causes social isolation, lost jobs and worse health outcomes for people with disabilities.
Dr. Lisa Stafford shows transport is a connector that shapes nearly every aspect of life.
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Reframing Latent Demand As 'Trips Not Made'
'Trips Not Made' reframes latent demand by centering trips people want but cannot take.
The concept highlights who is excluded by planning assumptions and the human cost of those omissions.
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Design Actionable Frameworks For Planners
Build practical, actionable frameworks that planners can use, not just high-level policy.
Dr. Lisa Stafford recommends pairing practitioner needs with lived experience to create usable solutions.
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🎙️ 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
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