1. Southern African Solutions to Public Transport Challenges
Robert Ambunda
Stellenbosch University: Department of Transport Engineering
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2. Transport Situation in Southern Africa
Most countries have tried to make public transport appealing to the masses
Most cities in Southern Africa have a car orientated transport development pattern
Traffic congestions is the most visible transport problem in Southern Africa
Fig. 1 City Congestion
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Land Use and Transit
Public transport and land use are interlinked
Cities with high population densities are able to introduce high capacity transit systems
Public Transport unappealing to most people due to long walking distances and in-efficient services
Integrating sub- urban and intra- urban public transport systems makes it accessible to both rural and urban populations
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4. Southern African Transport Vision
Designing an efficient public transport system with focus beyond urban areas
Designing a integrated public transport system, connecting the population to vital services, assisted by an ITS- enabled infrastructure.
Using smart ticketing and smart scheduling enabled by ITS, allowing for the relay of real time information.
Fig. 2 Relay of Real Time Information
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5. Southern African Transport Vision
Extra road user and place of use charges and will be levied to encourage the use of the public transport system and deter private vehicles entering areas prone to congestion
Substantial funding and changes to transport regulations in Southern Africa will be needed.
Fig. 3 Public Transport System
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Recommendations
Extensive traffic flow studies on rural and urban areas
Private Public Partnerships and huge financial commitments from governments
Future of public transport lies in improving efficiency and effectiveness of systems in place and those introduced.
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7. Thank you!! Questions and Recommendations??
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