Melbourne structuring #publictransit fares to promote sprawl

Myki fare hikes favour some users, punish others and increasingly encourage driving: "Policies that discourage public transport use and encourage more driving are not good for a growing city. The cost and scarcity of parking in the CBD may mean public transport wins there, but in most parts of Melbourne, cars dominate, despite endless traffic jams."

Perth report shows that fares reduce #publictransit use

The West Australian: "The report said the daily cost of public transport was also a “demotivator for mode shift”, especially from car commuters who had free parking at work.

In releasing the report, Committee for Perth chief executive Marion Fulker said a business-as-usual approach to transport and urban planning would be disastrous.

“If we do, we’ll continue to make the same mistakes by increasing the number of people living further away from their place of work and end up with a congested and unproductive region,” Ms Fulker said."