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

2 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.

3 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…..

4 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

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

6 Current situation

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

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9 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.

10 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.

11 change in travel patterns and modal split
TRAVEL DEMAND change in travel patterns and modal split BCM inhabitants Current Scenario analysis 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 ( work places)

12 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

13 Travel demand Current situation and scenario

14 Goals, Strategies & Priorities

15 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

16 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

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18 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

19 BASE ALTERNATIVE (= current structure)

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

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

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

23 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

24 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

25 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

26 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

27 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

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