Focusing on if, how and why these changes are resulting in increased car use. The main changes in the travel behaviour of gentrified areas are an increase in the incidence of walking, a reduction in trip lengths and an increase in car ownership. In recent years the level of public transport use has increased. The main reason for the travel behaviour changes are that gentrification involves the migration of young, highly mobile, professionals who have above average incomes and typically do not have children. Also driving the change is the changing role of women in today s society.
Women work more, travel more and have many problems with the public transport system.
This has resulted in a considerable increase in car use by females, an issue which should be addressed. With the changes in travel behaviour induced by gentrification it is realised that gentrification plays a vital role in N.S.W. government policy that relates to transport and urban development in the inner city. Some of the results found clarify this role and could aid the government in its future planning.