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

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

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