Innovative initiatives usage to improve efficiency in the City of Johannesburg Public Transportation
- Risimati, Brightnes, Gumbo, Trynos, Chakwizira, James
- Authors: Risimati, Brightnes , Gumbo, Trynos , Chakwizira, James
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Mobility , Corridors , Public transport
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488158 , uj:44463 , Citation: Risimati, B., Gumbo, T. & Chakwizira, J. 2021. Innovative initiatives usage to improve efficiency in the City of Johannesburg Public Transportation.
- Description: Abstract: Past spatial planning practices have left developing cities such as the City of Johannesburg with sprawling low-density areas of settlement, lacking viable public transport systems. The majority of marginalized citizens in South Africa are still living on the fringes of the cities, commuting daily, often at considerable cost, long distances to access work and economic opportunities. As such, it is very critical in developing cities to trace the existing spatial patterns, economic distribution, and the envisaged mobility innovations. Thus, the aim of the paper is to explore innovative initiatives to meet the envisioned mobility network through the Spatial Development Framework, 2040 and proposed corridors of Freedoms as mobility spines from a high-level perspective within the City of Johannesburg. A mixed-method approach was used which consisted of an exploratory research design that involves an empirical enquiry using spatial and qualitative methods of data. The results reveal that the City of Johannesburg has identified key public transport corridors, consolidating growth and development opportunities around existing and future public transport nodes. The location and concentration of jobs opportunities does not match that of where people live. This job-housing mismatch significantly contributes to inequality in the city as for many residents’ access to economic opportunities is stifled by costly and distant commuting. There are also two major spatial discontinuities in the city structure that are barriers to opportunity. In interpreting the current city structure morphology, the city displays a unique structure of inverted polycentricity, inherited largely form its complex history. In conclusion, the envisioned mobility networks of the city have the potential to link citizens to mixed-use development nodes with high density accommodation supported by office buildings, retail development and opportunities for education and recreation. This will give rise to a people-centred city, where communities’ needs, their safety, comfort, and economic well-being are placed at the core of planning and delivery processes.
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Innovative initiatives usage to improve efficiency in the City of Johannesburg Public Transportation
- Authors: Risimati, Brightnes , Gumbo, Trynos , Chakwizira, James
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Mobility , Corridors , Public transport
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488158 , uj:44463 , Citation: Risimati, B., Gumbo, T. & Chakwizira, J. 2021. Innovative initiatives usage to improve efficiency in the City of Johannesburg Public Transportation.
- Description: Abstract: Past spatial planning practices have left developing cities such as the City of Johannesburg with sprawling low-density areas of settlement, lacking viable public transport systems. The majority of marginalized citizens in South Africa are still living on the fringes of the cities, commuting daily, often at considerable cost, long distances to access work and economic opportunities. As such, it is very critical in developing cities to trace the existing spatial patterns, economic distribution, and the envisaged mobility innovations. Thus, the aim of the paper is to explore innovative initiatives to meet the envisioned mobility network through the Spatial Development Framework, 2040 and proposed corridors of Freedoms as mobility spines from a high-level perspective within the City of Johannesburg. A mixed-method approach was used which consisted of an exploratory research design that involves an empirical enquiry using spatial and qualitative methods of data. The results reveal that the City of Johannesburg has identified key public transport corridors, consolidating growth and development opportunities around existing and future public transport nodes. The location and concentration of jobs opportunities does not match that of where people live. This job-housing mismatch significantly contributes to inequality in the city as for many residents’ access to economic opportunities is stifled by costly and distant commuting. There are also two major spatial discontinuities in the city structure that are barriers to opportunity. In interpreting the current city structure morphology, the city displays a unique structure of inverted polycentricity, inherited largely form its complex history. In conclusion, the envisioned mobility networks of the city have the potential to link citizens to mixed-use development nodes with high density accommodation supported by office buildings, retail development and opportunities for education and recreation. This will give rise to a people-centred city, where communities’ needs, their safety, comfort, and economic well-being are placed at the core of planning and delivery processes.
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Spatial integration of non-motorized transport and urban public transport infrastructure : a case of Johannesburg
- Risimati, Brightnes, Gumbo, Trynos, Chakwizira, James
- Authors: Risimati, Brightnes , Gumbo, Trynos , Chakwizira, James
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Cycling , Urban public transport; infrastructure , Infrastructure
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488091 , uj:44454 , Citation: Risimati, B.; Gumbo, T. & Chakwizira, J. Spatial Integration of Non-Motorized Transport and Urban Public Transport Infrastructure: A Case of Johannesburg. Sustainability 2021, 13, 11461. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/su132011461
- Description: Abstract: Sustainability of transport infrastructure integration begins with involving an all-inclusive transportation chain instead of only focusing on one part of the journey. This is achieved by facilitating spatial integration between diverse transport modalities to allow for a multiplicity of travel opportunities. This paper unpacks the extent of the spatial integration of non-motorized transport and urban public transport infrastructure within the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Cycling activity datasets derived from Strava Metro and the spatial data of urban public transport infrastructures were collected to demonstrate existing spatial patterns and infrastructure connectivity. Exploratory spatial data analysis and focal statistics analysis were central in the data processing. The findings reveal that cycling activities are separated from urban public transport infrastructure, and the city of Johannesburg’s transport system is characterized by spatially fragmented commuting and cycling operations, with limited to no sharing of infrastructure. Most public transport stations are not easily accessible for non-motorized transport and are characterized by inadequate cycling facilities. In conclusion, the identification of an urban public transportation catchment area becomes essential for developing cities such as Johannesburg. This can be used as tool for planning infrastructural upgrades and forecasting potential public transport ridership while also assessing the impacts of investments in transit planning. There is thus a need to integrate motorized urban public transport and cycling infrastructural developments toward promoting multi-mobility and infrastructure sharing.
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- Authors: Risimati, Brightnes , Gumbo, Trynos , Chakwizira, James
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Cycling , Urban public transport; infrastructure , Infrastructure
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488091 , uj:44454 , Citation: Risimati, B.; Gumbo, T. & Chakwizira, J. Spatial Integration of Non-Motorized Transport and Urban Public Transport Infrastructure: A Case of Johannesburg. Sustainability 2021, 13, 11461. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/su132011461
- Description: Abstract: Sustainability of transport infrastructure integration begins with involving an all-inclusive transportation chain instead of only focusing on one part of the journey. This is achieved by facilitating spatial integration between diverse transport modalities to allow for a multiplicity of travel opportunities. This paper unpacks the extent of the spatial integration of non-motorized transport and urban public transport infrastructure within the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. Cycling activity datasets derived from Strava Metro and the spatial data of urban public transport infrastructures were collected to demonstrate existing spatial patterns and infrastructure connectivity. Exploratory spatial data analysis and focal statistics analysis were central in the data processing. The findings reveal that cycling activities are separated from urban public transport infrastructure, and the city of Johannesburg’s transport system is characterized by spatially fragmented commuting and cycling operations, with limited to no sharing of infrastructure. Most public transport stations are not easily accessible for non-motorized transport and are characterized by inadequate cycling facilities. In conclusion, the identification of an urban public transportation catchment area becomes essential for developing cities such as Johannesburg. This can be used as tool for planning infrastructural upgrades and forecasting potential public transport ridership while also assessing the impacts of investments in transit planning. There is thus a need to integrate motorized urban public transport and cycling infrastructural developments toward promoting multi-mobility and infrastructure sharing.
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Survey of community livelihoods and landscape change along the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river catchments in the Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Musakwa, Walter, Wang, Shuai, Wei, Fangli, Malapane, Olgah Lerato, Makamule, Thomas Masala, Mavengahama, Sydney, Hongwei, Zeng, Wu, Bingfang, Zhao, Wenwu, Nesisa, Analisa Nyathi, Mashimbye, Zama Eric, Poona, Nitesh, Chakwizira, James, Gumbo, Trynos, Mokoena, Baleseng, Kaitano, Francis, Fundisi, Emmanuel, Yeni-Letsoko, Vuyiswa
- Authors: Musakwa, Walter , Wang, Shuai , Wei, Fangli , Malapane, Olgah Lerato , Makamule, Thomas Masala , Mavengahama, Sydney , Hongwei, Zeng , Wu, Bingfang , Zhao, Wenwu , Nesisa, Analisa Nyathi , Mashimbye, Zama Eric , Poona, Nitesh , Chakwizira, James , Gumbo, Trynos , Mokoena, Baleseng , Kaitano, Francis , Fundisi, Emmanuel , Yeni-Letsoko, Vuyiswa
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Landscape change , Livelihoods , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/415914 , uj:35161 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. Survey of community livelihoods and landscape change along the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river catchments in the Limpopo Province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: , Landscape change studies have attracted increasing interest because of their importance 29 to land management and sustainable livelihoods of rural communities. However, empirical studies 30 on landscape change and its drivers are often poorly understood, particularly, in small rural 31 communities in developing countries such as South Africa. The present study surveyed local 32 community livelihoods and perceptions of landscape change in the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river 33 catchments in Limpopo Province, South Africa. These areas have experienced land reform and are 34 also characterized by environmental degradation, poverty, inequality and environmental justice 35 concerns among other issues. Land cover maps derived from Landsat satellite imagery were used 36 for purposes of correlating and validating the survey data findings and results. The survey results 37 showed that education levels, working status and marital status have statistically significant effects 38 on community livelihoods (indicated by levels of income, p < 0.05). Maize, fruits and vegetables are 39 the main cultivated crop varieties in the study area, and these crops are mainly used for subsistence 40 to meet household self-consumption requirements..
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- Authors: Musakwa, Walter , Wang, Shuai , Wei, Fangli , Malapane, Olgah Lerato , Makamule, Thomas Masala , Mavengahama, Sydney , Hongwei, Zeng , Wu, Bingfang , Zhao, Wenwu , Nesisa, Analisa Nyathi , Mashimbye, Zama Eric , Poona, Nitesh , Chakwizira, James , Gumbo, Trynos , Mokoena, Baleseng , Kaitano, Francis , Fundisi, Emmanuel , Yeni-Letsoko, Vuyiswa
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Landscape change , Livelihoods , Sustainable development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/415914 , uj:35161 , Citation: Musakwa, W. et al. Survey of community livelihoods and landscape change along the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river catchments in the Limpopo Province, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: , Landscape change studies have attracted increasing interest because of their importance 29 to land management and sustainable livelihoods of rural communities. However, empirical studies 30 on landscape change and its drivers are often poorly understood, particularly, in small rural 31 communities in developing countries such as South Africa. The present study surveyed local 32 community livelihoods and perceptions of landscape change in the Nzhelele and Levuvhu river 33 catchments in Limpopo Province, South Africa. These areas have experienced land reform and are 34 also characterized by environmental degradation, poverty, inequality and environmental justice 35 concerns among other issues. Land cover maps derived from Landsat satellite imagery were used 36 for purposes of correlating and validating the survey data findings and results. The survey results 37 showed that education levels, working status and marital status have statistically significant effects 38 on community livelihoods (indicated by levels of income, p < 0.05). Maize, fruits and vegetables are 39 the main cultivated crop varieties in the study area, and these crops are mainly used for subsistence 40 to meet household self-consumption requirements..
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The state of rail and road route transport networks integratedness in the City of Johannesburg : an expose
- Risimati, Brightnes, Gumbo, Trynos, Chakwizira, James
- Authors: Risimati, Brightnes , Gumbo, Trynos , Chakwizira, James
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Public transport, , networks , integration
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/481435 , uj:43623 , Citation: Risimati, B., Gumbo, T. & Chakwizira, J. 2020. The State of Rail and Road Route Transport Networks Integratedness in the City of Johannesburg: An expose.
- Description: Abstract: This paper unpacks the extent to which rail-network and road-based public transport networks integration exists between Gautrain, Rea Vaya, Metrorail and Metrobus within the City of Johannesburg public transport system. A case study research design approach that involved an empirical enquiry using spatial and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis was used. The case study research approach was used to formulate the study problem for detailed investigation, and to gather relevant and accurate information. The key informant interviews and community social mapping were used to supplement data collection methods. Data analysis and interpretations were conducted using techniques such as main content analysis, focal statistics analysis, and Geographic Information Applications. The results reveal that there are some areas where the route networks between the public transport systems are integrated. The results indicate that there are limited spaces where networks of urban public transport systems are integrated, and large sections of the networks are disconnected with no partnerships and sharing on infrastructure. The paper advocates that integrated public transport planning improves a city’s connectivity, providing a better mobility service, shorter journeys for the commuters, and brings people and places closer together. The network integration of the public transport modes will lead to better-quality service delivery, inter-connectivity of places of economic activity and advance quality of life.
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- Authors: Risimati, Brightnes , Gumbo, Trynos , Chakwizira, James
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Public transport, , networks , integration
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/481435 , uj:43623 , Citation: Risimati, B., Gumbo, T. & Chakwizira, J. 2020. The State of Rail and Road Route Transport Networks Integratedness in the City of Johannesburg: An expose.
- Description: Abstract: This paper unpacks the extent to which rail-network and road-based public transport networks integration exists between Gautrain, Rea Vaya, Metrorail and Metrobus within the City of Johannesburg public transport system. A case study research design approach that involved an empirical enquiry using spatial and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis was used. The case study research approach was used to formulate the study problem for detailed investigation, and to gather relevant and accurate information. The key informant interviews and community social mapping were used to supplement data collection methods. Data analysis and interpretations were conducted using techniques such as main content analysis, focal statistics analysis, and Geographic Information Applications. The results reveal that there are some areas where the route networks between the public transport systems are integrated. The results indicate that there are limited spaces where networks of urban public transport systems are integrated, and large sections of the networks are disconnected with no partnerships and sharing on infrastructure. The paper advocates that integrated public transport planning improves a city’s connectivity, providing a better mobility service, shorter journeys for the commuters, and brings people and places closer together. The network integration of the public transport modes will lead to better-quality service delivery, inter-connectivity of places of economic activity and advance quality of life.
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