I will be adapting short segments from my Training Track series on my blog to serve as a primer for those interested in public transport theory. I do not claim any academic expertise in the field (although I have graduated with a degree covering transport economics) and I try to incorporate a “customer” rather than “operator” viewpoint.

I will use the term ‘public transport’ as it is the most generic and understood term available in Australia. I acknowledge that in other contexts, for example, high density cities or cities with more complex urban structures, other terms such as ‘mass transit’ and ‘commuter’ are appropriate and I will use these terms where necessary.

No new items will be added to the Training Track series on my blog; I will post these here.

Please feel free to comment or otherwise contact me with proposed changes that reflect best transport practice or to notify any errors.

Riccardo