Accessible trams
What is this research about?
Trams are an important part of Melbourne's transport system, and one of the city's most recognisable cultural icons. Yet the design of trams and tram stops, as well as issues such as overcrowding and limited coverage, mean not all Melburnians benefit equally from this public resource. The state government has committed to large scale investment in the renewal of Melbourne's tram network system, and the purpose of this study is to produce evidence on the improvements necessary to make our trams more inclusive for everyone.
Through an online survey, we gathered preliminary data to determine what improvements are necessary to make our trams more inclusive.
Access the survey results using the button below.
What are the possible benefits?
The data collected in this study about barriers people face to using trams, or issues negatively affecting their use of trams, will be used to influence government, and tram designers and operators to design and operate the tram system in a more inclusive way.
What are the possible risks?
We do not anticipate any risks to participants in the study. Any personal information shared with us will be kept completely confidential.
Where can I get further information?
If you would like more information about the project, please contact Associate Professor Ilan Wiesel, Email: ilan.wiesel@unimelb.edu.au.
Who can I contact if I have any concerns about the project?
This project has human research ethics approval from The University of Melbourne.
If you have any concerns or complaints about the conduct of this research project, which you do not wish to discuss with the research team, you should contact the Research Integrity Administrator, Office of Research Ethics and Integrity, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010. Tel: +61 8344 1814 or Email: research-integrity@unimelb.edu.au. All complaints will be treated confidentially.
In any correspondence please provide the name of the research team and/or the name or ethics ID number of the research project.
Research Team
Associate Professor Ilan Wiesel, ilan.wiesel@unimelb.edu.au
Additional Researchers:
Professor Bruce Bonyhady, Dr Jason Thompson