b e i n s p i r e d , b e m o v e d e T h e k w i n i I R P T N PUBLIC TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR ETHEKWINI
Imagine • A City with 85% of all residents with access to safe, affordable and quality scheduled public transport • A City optimizing opportunities for densification, mixed-use and transit oriented development to reduce need for travel, and promote the emergence of a post apartheid city • A City riding a wave of an architectural revolution, which will power urban renewal and revitalization of run-down areas • A City which will create over 30 000 job opportunities, and transform MBT and small bus operators into model business entities as part of its public transport improvement program
Corridor Today Cabral Integration Terminal Sep 15/19th 2008
Presentation Outline • Our Vision and Context to IRPTN • The IRPTN • Progress Overview • The IRPTN and the Built Environment 25/04/2012
O U R V I S I O N City’s Vision Our vision is: “By 2020, eThekwini Municipality will be Africa’s most caring and liveable city.” 2020 Safe Clean, green city Environment in all areas of the Municipality Resources to Homely Ease of afford what the Neighbourhoods Movement and city offers Access to Opportunity 2011/10/17 5 5
W H AT I N F O R M S O U R P R O G R A M S The IDP and Eight Point Plan Plan 2: Economic Development and Job Creation Develop a logistics platform City/Port Partnership Dube Tradeport Implementation Strategy Plan 3: Quality Living Environments Address Service Backlogs Infrastructure Asset Management Implement an Effective Public Transport Plan for the City Plan 4: Safe, Healthy and Secure Environment Safe from crime (public transport) Safe while travelling – road and pedestrian safety 2011/10/17 6 6
NDoT Requirements The implementation of the • 85% of all residents within 1km of Rapid vision is dependent on three PT Network by 2020 • main factors: Upgraded modal fleet, facilities, stops and stations • Extended hours of operation (16-24hrs) Integrated Rapid Public • Peak frequencies (5-10min) – Off peak Transport Network frequencies (10-30min) Implementation Plan • Full special needs and wheel chair access Municipal control over • Safe and secure operations monitored by Integrated Networks Control Centre Maximum stake for existing • Electronic fare integration when making transfers bus and minibus taxi sector • in Rapid PT Network Integrated feeder services including walking / cycling and taxi networks operations • Integration with metered taxi services and long distance intercity services • Car competitive PT option – enable strict peak period car use management PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACTION PLAN (NDoT, 2007) 2011/10/17 7
b e i n s p i r e d , b e m o v e d e T h e k w i n i I R P T N THE INTEGRATED RAPID PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK PROGRAM
System Objectives Equity of Access to Opportunity Reduce the overall impact of transport on the environment Promotion of a liveable city Rectify and enhance spatial structure Quality of Service that is Acceptable to Car Users Have a Positive Impact on the City's Economy 2011/10/17 9
Urban Planning Principles LAND USE RAIL & ROAD PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK ENVIRONMENT
City Structu re The city is structured along two axes, the North South Corridor and the Western Corridor with the point of confluence being the Durban CBD. Northern Phoenix Residences Industrial Pinetown / NG CBD Southern SDB Residences Productions Attractions 2011/10/17 11 11
IRPTN Network Tongaat • Phase 0: Durban Transport Airport • Phase 1: C1, C2, C3, C9 • Phase 2: C2, C5, C7 C8 • Phase 3: C4, C8 • Phase 4: C6 C9 Bridge City Umhlanga C8 Hillcrest C3 C7 C1 C6 Phase 1 C6 Mpumalanga Warwick Pinetown CBD C4 Phase 2 C7 Employment Rossburgh Phase 3 Merebank C2 Residential C5 Mixed Chatsworth Phase 4 Park and Ride Prospecton Umlazi Transfer Station 2011/10/17 12
IRPTN NETWORK 2 Trunk and Feeder Complementary Services Services 2011/10/17 13
Se r v ice Cove rage Currently 50% of population has Estimated 85% of population will access to scheduled services have access to scheduled services 2011/10/17 17040 - ETHEKWINI IRPTN: JUNE 2011 14 14
System Elements • The system consists, inter-alia : – Roads • Road works • Bridges • Interchanges • Intersections – Associated buildings • Terminal Stations • Transfer Stations • Depots – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – Fare and revenue collection systems – Control Centre 25/04/2012
System Elements 2 • Median running BRT system along trunk routes • Low entry system with level boarding and alighting along trunks and along feeder routes where possible • Closed ticketing system on trunk routes • Open ticketing system on feeder and complementary routes • Staged pedestrian crossings with stagger Nantes 25/04/2012
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b e i n s p i r e d , b e m o v e d e T h e k w i n i I R P T N PROGRESS OVERVIEW
Outputs and Achievements – IRPTN Planning (“wall to wall) - The eThekwini IRPTN “wall to wall” 2025 plan has been completed. • Restructuring of Durban Transport Services – Movement from Net to Gross Cost Contracts – Incorporation of the Minibus Taxi and Small Bus Operators – Support activities included: o The bus replacement program o Depot upgrades 2011/10/17 19
Outputs and Achievements – Introduction of Electronic Fare Collection Systems (EMV Compliant) and the establishment of the back-office. Mastercard and NDOT certification Change Management Rebranding & Marketing Currently being piloted on PeopleMover Full Roll-out in June • Institutional Restructuring Project support office New organizational Structure 2011/10/17 20
Outputs and Achievements
Outputs and Achievements Thami Manyathi Commuter Issued with Card Head: Ethekwini Transport Authority Commuter with Brand Ambassadors
Outputs and Achievements Phase 1 Implementation • Preliminary Design to be completed in July • Detailed Design and Construction to start in July • Fleet Procurement Strategy being developed • Skills Development Strategy being formulated • R2.4 billion and Running
b e i n s p i r e d , b e m o v e d e T h e k w i n i I R P T N IRPTN & THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Opportunity – Durban Calling! • The IRPTN Phase 1 offers the following Opportunities: 57 km of trunk corridors 181 km of feeder routes 42 transfer stations on trunk corridors 297 stops on feeder routes 4 Terminal Stations 16 Depots A Transport Management Center 25/04/2012
Stations and Station Precincts
Stations and Station Precincts
A G E N D A Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Control Centre Overview 3. Accommodation Needs 07/03/2012 28
TERMINAL STATION-Bridge City Access
CBD-BRAAM FISHER TERMINAL
Corridor Today Cabral Integration Terminal Sep 15/19th 2008
b e i n s p i r e d , b e m o v e d b e i n s p i r e d , b e m o v e d e T h e k w i n i I R P T N e T h e k w i n i I R P T N Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world. Joel Barker THANK YOU
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