Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies

ITLS Working Paper #13 A Systematic Review of Node Models for Macroscopic Network Loading of Traffic Flows This working paper reviews node models in macroscopic network loading, which influence congestion and queuing at motorway ramps and intersections. The authors systematically classify node model characteristics, propose six guiding principles, and outline five key extension categories. A classification table and future research directions are provided to guide advancements in the field. How can these insights improve traffic flow and congestion management in network models? Read more here | https://lnkd.in/gqzb9nyi Authors: Xiaolin Gong, Mark Raadsen, Michiel Bliemer

ITLS Working Paper #10 Barriers towards enhancing mobility through MaaS in a Regional and Rural context: insights from suppliers and organisers This working paper explores the potential of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in regional and rural areas of New South Wales, Australia. Stakeholder interviews revealed positive attitudes overall, but concerns around subscription costs, reliance on private cars, and digital accessibility for older users. How can MaaS be designed to address these challenges and benefit all users? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKHRBbHt Authors: Haoning Xi, John Nelson, Corinne Mulley, David A Hensher AM, PhD, FASSA, FAITPM, FCILT, Chinh Ho, Camila Balbontin

ITLS Working Paper #21 Job Performance, Productivity, and the Roles of Employee Motivation and Wellbeing in Employees' Work Arrangement Choices. Productivity has been the focus of recent debates on work location, especially when working from home. This research investigates the framework and latent constructs of what productivity represents for job performance, covering task and contextual performance and counterproductive work behaviour. The findings suggest shifting the focus from workplace choice to maintaining the status of work-related wellbeing, especially among hybrid workers who typically have relatively heavy workloads and work long hours. Read more here | https://lnkd.in/ga_8dBVn Authors: Edward Wei, David A Hensher AM, PhD, FASSA, FAITPM, FCILT #postpandemic #workingfromhome #commuting #flexibleworking

ITLS Working Paper 2024 #11 Hidden Effects and Externalities of Electric Vehicles. The global drive towards sustainability has ushered in a new era of transportation, prominently featuring the rise of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). The discussion in this working paper emphasises the need for moving beyond climate-change targets that are merely based on tailpipe emissions, towards life-cycle-based approaches. Read more here | https://lnkd.in/g4Zhy8mJ Authors: Milad Haghani, Hadi Ghaderi, David A Hensher AM, PhD, FASSA, FAITPM, FCILT #Sustainability #BatteryElectricVehicles(BEVs)

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on what has been a busy and successful year! 🌟 To our Students, Alumni, Colleagues, Industry partners, and LinkedIn followers - thank you for being part of our journey. Your support and collaboration have been instrumental in making this year so impactful. We wish you all a joyful festive season filled with warmth, happiness, and time well spent with loved ones. 🎄✨ Here’s to an exciting 2025 ahead - let’s see what it brings! 🎉 Happy holidays from all of us! 🥂 #HappyHolidays #ThankYou #LookingAhead2025

ITLS Working Paper #24 Exploring Temporal Stability in Travel Attitudes Many travel behavior studies explore the link between attitudes and travel habits, often using varied attitude measurements. These studies typically rely on surveys where respondents rate their agreement with different statements, but the inconsistency in these statements across studies makes comparisons difficult. This paper tackles the challenge by using data from online surveys conducted in 2017 and 2020 in Sydney, NSW, showing that travel attitudes remain stable over time. The findings suggest that a consistent set of attitudinal statements can help reduce variability in travel surveys, aiding in a clearer understanding of travel motivations. Read more here | https://lnkd.in/gfezP4k7 Authors: Corinne Mulley, Veronique Van Acker #travelattitudes #travelbehaviour #travel #workingpaper

**Looking for a PhD candidate with machine learning and Python skills**. Scholarship opportunities are available for both local and international candidates. PhD students also have the option to work as teaching or research assistants during the course of their candidature. https://lnkd.in/e92uacda

**PhD student highlight** We’re proud to share this impressive cross-disciplinary collaboration at the University of Sydney Business School championed by one of our PhD Students. Great work Ze Wang! 👏 👏 👏 #PhDsuccess #AITechnologyInTransport #SustainableMobility #FutureOfTransportation

Episode 3 of Brainwaves is now available. This podcast series explores the latest and most critical topics in the world of transport, logistics, supply chain, and infrastructure. Tune in to hear Professor Michael Bell and PhD student Veronica Schulz discussing sustainability, the circular economy and shipping in an Australian context. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g5TwNa_3 #circulareconomy #sustainableports #maritime

ITLS Working Paper #23 A Nexus or Not? A First Examination of Cost-of-Living Concern, Neighbourhood Perceptions, Active Travel, and Wellbeing in Cities This paper represents an important first step in the literature, to look at potential links between cost-of-living stress and the perceptions of local neighbourhoods, under the hypothesis that greater pressure about housing affordability, transportation costs, or indeed cost overall could lead to a degradation in how the neighbourhood within which a person lives is perceived. We do find confirmation that cost-of-living goes beyond technical measure of housing stress and indeed beyond just housing stress alone. Read more here | https://lnkd.in/ghzSXjhj Authors: @matthew beck, Stephen Greaves #costofliving #housingstress #inflation #travelbehaviours