Long term strategy and structure BUFFALO CITY MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC TRANSPORT FRAMEWORK PLAN Long term strategy and structure PRESENTATION August 2008

Transportation = mobility and accessibility Why is public transport an important issue for BCM? Transportation is one of the fundamental needs of people. It is one of the important factors for promotion of social and economic development. Transportation = mobility and accessibility i.e. how to move people between homes and jobs, schools and other activities, in an affordable way, safely, and with as little time consumption as possible.

Mobility in BCM is dependent on public transport Why is public transport an important issue for BCM? Mobility in BCM is dependent on public transport Two out of three motorised trips are made by public transport 50% of the total number of trips are made by foot Transportation also is a financial burden on the poor. The average low-income household spends R135 per month on transportation ( for many this represents1/4 of their incomes…) …and BCM is responsible for the public transport sector following the transport legislation and local government restructuring…..

Public transport plan - a tool for development Route network/ Public Transport services Organisation/ Management Modes of transp. Route/Freq. Infrastructure Fare structure Legal framework Finance Contract models

Public transport plan - working steps Travel survey Analysis of current situation Swot analysis Political participation and support Scenarios Evaluation Public Transport Framework Plan

Current situation

Transport mode distribution per area TRAVEL DEMAND Transport mode distribution per area

THE CURRENT SITUATION - CONCLUSIONS The current public transport unsustainable operation only offered when and where profitable (supply driven) poor coverage service tendency is to deteriorate …...lack of institutional strength, regulatory framework and lack of funds for upgrading the system will all accelerate this negative trend.

THE CURRENT SITUATION - CONCLUSIONS Lack of mobility - limited access to participate in economic and social activities and opportunities - will affect the quality of life and be one of the main obstacles for economic growth in Buffalo City.

change in travel patterns and modal split TRAVEL DEMAND change in travel patterns and modal split BCM inhabitants Current 888 000 Scenario analysis 1 276 000 Economic development with changed modal split and increased mobility  more public transport, more car use and less walk New industrial area (IDZ) in West Bank (21 000 work places)

Current situation and scenario Travel demand Current situation and scenario Change in modal split by economic growth 100% 0% Current 2002 Scenario 2016 Private transport Public transport Walking

Travel demand Current situation and scenario

Goals, Strategies & Priorities

VISION for Public Transport in Buffalo City VISION for Buffalo City Public Transport VISION for Public Transport in Buffalo City The public transport system contributes to a better quality of life for all by offering a safe, affordable, accessible and attractive travel that satisfies the mobility needs of the community and supports the economic development of Buffalo City

Overall goals Increased mobility Affordable transport Accessibility to work, school and service Support social & economic development Improved safety Sustainable transport system Improved liveability and quality of life in BCM Environmentally friendly

Overall strategies Customer oriented transport system Integrated transport system Densification of transport corridors Spatial development prioritising public transport Regulatory framework supporting a reformed public transport Contracts and tendering system for services Establish an appropriate institutional structure (TA) Improved infrastructure Stepwise introduction in co-operation with the industry

BASE ALTERNATIVE (= current structure)

Scenario A – a reformed minibus operation and an up-graded railway

Scenario B – a trunk bus network operation together with feeder and local systems

Scenario C – a railway operation together with feeder and local bus and minibus systems

PUBLIC TRANSPORT FACTORS EXTERNAL FACTORS EVALUATION CRITERIAS PUBLIC TRANSPORT FACTORS TRAVEL STANDARD OPERATIONAL FIGURES OPERATING COSTS REVENUES INVESTMENTS NEED OF SUBSIDIES EXTERNAL FACTORS SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL SPATIAL INFRASTRUCTURE INSTITUTIONAL PRE-CONDITIONS

Conclusion: Scenario C will best serve the public ANALYSIS CONCLUSIONS A transition to a regulated public transport system will offer a better service to the public as well as a more economic sustainable situation A situation with an integrated public transport system approach will give a more efficient and sustainable situation A scenario with the railway as backbone in the system will have advantages in an integrated spatial and transport development Conclusion: Scenario C will best serve the public

RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION OF A REFORMED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM Establish an integrated transport and spatial planning to support the structure chosen Introduce dense development along transport corridors and close to rail-way stations Establish transfer nodes to be developed into activity areas for business, shops and service

RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION OF A REFORMED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM Start the reconstruction of current taxi-operations (as outlined in OLS and recap.) parallel to a modernisation of the railway operations. This should be done in close co-operation with the province and national institutions. Modernise the railway stepwise by introduction of shorter travel times, investments in stations etc. Establish an enforcement supporting the transition of the public transport system Strengthen the BCM organisation Introduce some pilot projects that could be good examples both for the public and the public transport industry Provide non-motorised transport facilities

RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTATION OF A REFORMED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM The operators will have a key-role in developing the system There is a need of change from today individual operations into an integrated fleet operations The operators have to establish companies responsible for routes or group of routes The operators have to be supported by investments in infrastructure and vehicles