GETTING READY TO RIDE!

Shaping the public transport

landscape

James Robb

02 June 2016

George Integrated Public

Transport Network

ObjectivesMaking George a leading Smart City in South Africa by providing a scheduled bus service aimed at providing a quality public transport service that is contributes to a better quality of life for all (Reliable, Affordable, Safe, Convenient and Accessible)

Stimulating mode shift from private vehicles to public transport.

Creating a foundation for holistic future urban and rural development

Transforming of the existing para-transport industry into a public transport industry able to provide public transport services of international standards (Quality Triangle)

Quality Triangle

Public

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Vehicle Operating Company

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Delivered Services

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Operating Obligations

BRT vs IPTN

Supporting a Smart City

Objectives

A Smart City is a resilient and sustainable city that embraces economic development, liveability and social inclusion, and is:

– More competitive

– Lifts citizens out of poverty

– A great place to live, work and play

– Environmentally friendly

Public Transport is the key to sustainable growth with minimum environmental impact and maximum social benefit.

To achieve this, GO GEORGE prescribes to National Government’s Integrated Urban Development Framework

Problem Statement

Implementing integrated public transport in a Smart City is a complex challenge –

– No “one size fits all” approach

– Cities are complex systems

– Dependant on physical infrastructure

– Overcoming historical spatial separation and spatial planning distortions

– Continual balancing of the “Four degrees of freedom” (Tariffs or fares / Subsidies or grants / Services / Operating costs)

GO GEORGE

Overview

GO GEORGE Highlights

Highlights

Phased roll-out - Currently operating 14 routes, with 71 vehicles (incl. standby), 18hrs p/day –carrying 12,000 pax daily (total of 29 routes with 123 vehicles and over 650 urban and rural stops)

First B-Grade Municipality (non-Metro) in South Africa to receive National Government funding

Pioneered the design of the universal access Minibus (hydraulic lift and automated side door)

Household savings in excess of R1 million calculated in the first six months of operation

1 millionth ticket sold 7 months from inception, and 2 millionth ticket sold 4 months later

Highlights (cont)

Infrastructure-light design approach (No

dedicated bus lanes and no bus stop

shelters initially), pending establishment

of service demand levels and patterns

Inter-Governmental Agreement between

George Municipality and Western Cape

Dept of Transport

GO GEORGE Benefits

Investment To-Date

Fixed infrastructure spend: +- R 260 m

Initial vehicle fleet cost: R 208 m

Annual operational cost: +- R 110m

Industry compensation: R 60m

Thank You!

Enkosi!

Dankie!