Josephine Johnson's 1969 transport blueprint still guides Melbourne
Josephine Johnson, Australia's first qualified female town planner, surveyed Melbourne's transport needs for a 1969 plan. Nearly all the freeways in that blueprint have been built.
Why it mattersThe roads and freeways she planned still shape how Australians commute through Melbourne every day.
AustraliaHer 1969 transport survey shaped Melbourne's freeway network, which continues to guide commuting patterns for Australian drivers and public transport users.
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