Lecture Overview: 
Within a generation, urban transport systems will change forever under a tsunami of social, economic and environmental factors. Consider our changing demographics, an ageing population, Peak oil and the wane of liquid fossil fuels, not to mention the imperative to adapt to climate change. In a fascinating visit to the near-future, Michael Taylor looks at how this will affect Adelaide and speculates on a number of questions. Will cars still rule the roads? Can buses meet the new demands? Is rail-based transport the saviour? What will life be like with these new services? Can we afford the new technology and infrastructure? What if we can’t?