Transport planning at the Australian Open
Presented as part of SEA’s Shared Ground webinar on sustainable fan travel, Stephanie from Tennis Australia shares how the Australian Open coordinates transport planning, communications and wayfinding to help fans reach Melbourne Park.
Drawing on AO2026 and priorities for AO2027, Stephanie explains how the event works with transport agencies, police, neighbouring venues and other partners to support a consistent visitor experience.
With more than 60% of AO2026 patrons using public transport, the presentation explores both the advantages of Melbourne Park’s central location and opportunities to improve how people travel to and enter the precinct.
Key topics include:
Coordinating transport planning, through a core transport committee and dedicated communications and wayfinding working groups.
Providing consistent advice, so event websites, transport providers, maps and signage guide visitors in the same direction.
Managing demand across entrances, helping fans choose arrival points suited to their journey and reducing pressure on popular gates.
Improving travel data, including analysis of the final part of the journey and addressing gaps in walking and cycling information.
Supporting more sustainable choices, with plans to expand bicycle parking and deliver earlier, more targeted travel communications.
Stephanie also discusses the challenge of making practical visitor information visible alongside the event’s extensive tennis content.
A useful resource for event organisers and venue managers looking to strengthen partnerships, improve access and encourage public and active transport.
Watch the presentation below
