Exploring 4IR technologies as a solution to improve the traffic flow on the roads: a case of the City of Johannesburg
- Mbatha, Siphiwe Given, Gumbo, Trynos, Oniya, Ouwayeni, Moyo, Thembani
- Authors: Mbatha, Siphiwe Given , Gumbo, Trynos , Oniya, Ouwayeni , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Traffic congestion , 4IR , City of Johannesburg
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488107 , uj:44456 , Citation: Mbatha, S.G., Gumbo, T., Oniya, O. & Moyo, T. 2021. Exploring 4IR technologies as a solution to improve the traffic flow on the roads: a case of the City of Johannesburg.
- Description: Abstract: Globally, countries are challenged with traffic congestion and many solutions have been done to encounter this challenge. Many developed countries have managed to deal with the challenges of the traffic congestion through the implemented strategies by each country with challenge. This paper is set to study the drivers of the traffic congestion which results to numerous negative impacts and address the environmental and socio-economic challenges created by high usage of private vehicles in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa. Further, the authors consider solutions to reduce traffic congestions through the assistance of the 4IR technologies. The methods selected on this study follow both quantitative and quantitative approach using different graphs for traffic analysis illustrating the traffic data, and the use of ArcGIS software will be deployed to create a map indicating roads with high volumes of traffic. The preliminary results indicated that many private vehicles on the roads have a greater contribution in traffic congestion especially when accidents happen, rotational load shedding in the city, different peak hours of the day which this has a negative impact on the economy as it reduces the productivity of the city. The implications of the study indicate that the usage of private vehicles is more reliable than the use of public transport which results to high traffic congestion volume during different intervals and there are less technological efforts deployed to reduce the ever-rising challenge of traffic. However, the study recommends the adaptive traffic signals, real-time traffic monitoring, smart corridors, and pedestrian tracking systems with advanced V2I technologies. With this, there are possibilities of reducing the traffic congestion in the City of Johannesburg.
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- Authors: Mbatha, Siphiwe Given , Gumbo, Trynos , Oniya, Ouwayeni , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Traffic congestion , 4IR , City of Johannesburg
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488107 , uj:44456 , Citation: Mbatha, S.G., Gumbo, T., Oniya, O. & Moyo, T. 2021. Exploring 4IR technologies as a solution to improve the traffic flow on the roads: a case of the City of Johannesburg.
- Description: Abstract: Globally, countries are challenged with traffic congestion and many solutions have been done to encounter this challenge. Many developed countries have managed to deal with the challenges of the traffic congestion through the implemented strategies by each country with challenge. This paper is set to study the drivers of the traffic congestion which results to numerous negative impacts and address the environmental and socio-economic challenges created by high usage of private vehicles in the City of Johannesburg, South Africa. Further, the authors consider solutions to reduce traffic congestions through the assistance of the 4IR technologies. The methods selected on this study follow both quantitative and quantitative approach using different graphs for traffic analysis illustrating the traffic data, and the use of ArcGIS software will be deployed to create a map indicating roads with high volumes of traffic. The preliminary results indicated that many private vehicles on the roads have a greater contribution in traffic congestion especially when accidents happen, rotational load shedding in the city, different peak hours of the day which this has a negative impact on the economy as it reduces the productivity of the city. The implications of the study indicate that the usage of private vehicles is more reliable than the use of public transport which results to high traffic congestion volume during different intervals and there are less technological efforts deployed to reduce the ever-rising challenge of traffic. However, the study recommends the adaptive traffic signals, real-time traffic monitoring, smart corridors, and pedestrian tracking systems with advanced V2I technologies. With this, there are possibilities of reducing the traffic congestion in the City of Johannesburg.
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Exploring the interoperability of public transport systems for sustainable mobility in developing cities : lessons from Johannesburg Metropolitan City, South Africa
- Gumbo, Trynos, Moyo, Thembani
- Authors: Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Geoweb 2.0 , Public transportation , Bus rapid transit system
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/431557 , uj:37242 , Citation: Gumbo, T. & Moyo, T. 2020. Exploring the interoperability of public transport systems for sustainable mobility in developing cities : lessons from Johannesburg Metropolitan City, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: There have been growing concerns with regards to the state public transportation systems, particularly in the cities of developing countries. Chief among these concerns has been the lack of well-coordinated, efficient, and reliable transportation systems. The city of Johannesburg, just like any other fast-growing municipality in developing and emerging economies, has not been spared with regards to incessant public transport challenges. Consequently, there have been collective efforts from both public and private stakeholders to invest immensely in both innovative rail and road transport systems in the past decade. This article sought to achieve twin objectives. First, the work identified the state of connectivity between the rapid rail transportation and rapid bus transit systems based on Geoweb 2.0 data. Second, the work visualized the level of connectivity between these two modes to develop and formulate policy frameworks in integrating public transit systems in cities of the developing world, learning from the metropolitan city of Johannesburg. A mixed-method approach consisting of spatial and quantitative aspects was used to examine the state of connectedness and the promotion of access and mobility between the two modes. The local Moran’s I index was used to compute node clusters within the public transport system. Results from the analysis demonstrated that both high-clusters and low-clusters exist in the public transportation network, which have a high degree of centrality. It was revealed that commuters navigate from these nodes/stops with relative ease due to the short walking radius. However, the work revealed that most rail networks and bus routes, as well as the stations and bus stops, are not connected and are not significant in the local Moran’s I index, thus, making it difficult for commuters to conveniently move from the Gautrain to the Rea Vaya bus. There are, therefore, gaps with regards to the sharing of infrastructure between the two public transport modes and systems.
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- Authors: Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Geoweb 2.0 , Public transportation , Bus rapid transit system
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/431557 , uj:37242 , Citation: Gumbo, T. & Moyo, T. 2020. Exploring the interoperability of public transport systems for sustainable mobility in developing cities : lessons from Johannesburg Metropolitan City, South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: There have been growing concerns with regards to the state public transportation systems, particularly in the cities of developing countries. Chief among these concerns has been the lack of well-coordinated, efficient, and reliable transportation systems. The city of Johannesburg, just like any other fast-growing municipality in developing and emerging economies, has not been spared with regards to incessant public transport challenges. Consequently, there have been collective efforts from both public and private stakeholders to invest immensely in both innovative rail and road transport systems in the past decade. This article sought to achieve twin objectives. First, the work identified the state of connectivity between the rapid rail transportation and rapid bus transit systems based on Geoweb 2.0 data. Second, the work visualized the level of connectivity between these two modes to develop and formulate policy frameworks in integrating public transit systems in cities of the developing world, learning from the metropolitan city of Johannesburg. A mixed-method approach consisting of spatial and quantitative aspects was used to examine the state of connectedness and the promotion of access and mobility between the two modes. The local Moran’s I index was used to compute node clusters within the public transport system. Results from the analysis demonstrated that both high-clusters and low-clusters exist in the public transportation network, which have a high degree of centrality. It was revealed that commuters navigate from these nodes/stops with relative ease due to the short walking radius. However, the work revealed that most rail networks and bus routes, as well as the stations and bus stops, are not connected and are not significant in the local Moran’s I index, thus, making it difficult for commuters to conveniently move from the Gautrain to the Rea Vaya bus. There are, therefore, gaps with regards to the sharing of infrastructure between the two public transport modes and systems.
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ICT usage to improve efficiency in the City of Johannesburg public transportation system
- Mbatha, Siphiwe Given, Gumbo, Trynos, Oniya, Ouwayeni, Moyo, Thembani
- Authors: Mbatha, Siphiwe Given , Gumbo, Trynos , Oniya, Ouwayeni , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: ICT , Formal public transport , Informal public transport
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488115 , uj:44457 , Citation: Mbatha, S.G., Gumbo, T., Oniya, O. & Moyo, T. 2021. ICT usage to improve efficiency in the City of Johannesburg public transportation system.
- Description: Abstract: Information communication simplifies the way of living as everyone is updated with everything happening around them. With technology, information distribution becomes more efficient and convenient, and everyone could have access to the same information which on most occasions is accurate. Globally, developed countries have implemented different techniques in information dissemination for public transport through technology which today these technologies are adopted in public transport everywhere in the world including developing countries. South Africa is a developing country that has numureous public transportation systems for commuting and with the City of Johannesburg (COJ) having all forms of public transportation available in the country. Currently, the city has various forms of public transport including both formal and informal public transportation such as ride-share services (uber and taxify), Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) known as Rea Vaya, High-Speed Trains (HST) known as Gautrain system and traditional public transport systems (mini-bus taxis, Putco Bus, metro rail). This paper seeks to identify whether the high usage of ICT could assist to integrate both formal and informal public transport systems through different dynamics to deliver sustainable and convinience public transportation systems. The study adopted a case study research design and a mixed method approach that facilitated the gathering and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data from the public transport officials and commuters. Statistical, content and document analysis were used to glean more information. Preliminary results indicated that Innovative formal public transportation such as Gautrain system, Rea Vaya bus, uber and taxify deployed the usage of ICT which makes commuters to be informed with the whereabouts of the innovative public transportation, however, commuters still struggle with convinient movement in and around the city due to numerous factors. Consequently, informal public transport such as mini-buses (taxis) which transport 60% of commuters daily in and around the city does not have the usage of ICT in any form but can be efficient at certain times and can also be frastruating at some times as there is no form of communication. The implications of the study indicate that the city has the high availability of public transportation which is disjoint from each other affecting reliabilty and efficiency for commuting as there is lack of formal information communication within these different public transportation systems as all of them are interested in benefiting individually. The study recommends a development of an integrated online application which will provide information on both formal and informal public transpotation plartforms in the City of Johannesburg for commuters to be able to be informed of the availability of public transport in the City for Johannesburg 24hours for conviniency. Further, this app could assist commuters to identify the movement of the innovative formal public transport in-real time to create seamless travelling if necessary, for commuters. With efficient and integrated public transport system in the city will result in more usage of public transportation.
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- Authors: Mbatha, Siphiwe Given , Gumbo, Trynos , Oniya, Ouwayeni , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: ICT , Formal public transport , Informal public transport
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488115 , uj:44457 , Citation: Mbatha, S.G., Gumbo, T., Oniya, O. & Moyo, T. 2021. ICT usage to improve efficiency in the City of Johannesburg public transportation system.
- Description: Abstract: Information communication simplifies the way of living as everyone is updated with everything happening around them. With technology, information distribution becomes more efficient and convenient, and everyone could have access to the same information which on most occasions is accurate. Globally, developed countries have implemented different techniques in information dissemination for public transport through technology which today these technologies are adopted in public transport everywhere in the world including developing countries. South Africa is a developing country that has numureous public transportation systems for commuting and with the City of Johannesburg (COJ) having all forms of public transportation available in the country. Currently, the city has various forms of public transport including both formal and informal public transportation such as ride-share services (uber and taxify), Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) known as Rea Vaya, High-Speed Trains (HST) known as Gautrain system and traditional public transport systems (mini-bus taxis, Putco Bus, metro rail). This paper seeks to identify whether the high usage of ICT could assist to integrate both formal and informal public transport systems through different dynamics to deliver sustainable and convinience public transportation systems. The study adopted a case study research design and a mixed method approach that facilitated the gathering and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data from the public transport officials and commuters. Statistical, content and document analysis were used to glean more information. Preliminary results indicated that Innovative formal public transportation such as Gautrain system, Rea Vaya bus, uber and taxify deployed the usage of ICT which makes commuters to be informed with the whereabouts of the innovative public transportation, however, commuters still struggle with convinient movement in and around the city due to numerous factors. Consequently, informal public transport such as mini-buses (taxis) which transport 60% of commuters daily in and around the city does not have the usage of ICT in any form but can be efficient at certain times and can also be frastruating at some times as there is no form of communication. The implications of the study indicate that the city has the high availability of public transportation which is disjoint from each other affecting reliabilty and efficiency for commuting as there is lack of formal information communication within these different public transportation systems as all of them are interested in benefiting individually. The study recommends a development of an integrated online application which will provide information on both formal and informal public transpotation plartforms in the City of Johannesburg for commuters to be able to be informed of the availability of public transport in the City for Johannesburg 24hours for conviniency. Further, this app could assist commuters to identify the movement of the innovative formal public transport in-real time to create seamless travelling if necessary, for commuters. With efficient and integrated public transport system in the city will result in more usage of public transportation.
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Investigation of the state of spatial transformation policy and practice : lessons from the city of Johannesburg
- Phosho, Mueletshedzi Helen, Gumbo, Trynos, Moyo, Thembani, Makoni, Eric
- Authors: Phosho, Mueletshedzi Helen , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani , Makoni, Eric
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Sustainable frameworks , Collaborative planning , Transit-oriented development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488195 , uj:44467 , Citation: Phosho, M.H., Gumbo, T., Moyo, T. & Makoni, E. 2021. Investigation of the state of spatial transformation policy and practice : lessons from the city of Johannesburg.
- Description: Abstract: The draconian planning system of the apartheid regime in South Africa played a huge role in shaping the country's spatial legacy. This planned segregation system left many South African cities with a spatial legacy that cannot support the ever-rising urban population, particularly the black African population that is ever migrating from rural to urban areas. The elements of concern include informal settlements, undesirable spatial configuration, single land use development, improper transportation and different forms of infrastructure. This paper aims to assess the level of spatial transformation across the city of Johannesburg. The paper adopts a case study research design and applies a mixed methods approach. Data was collected through interviews, a literature review on the spatial planning policies, and direct observations of the city's infrastructure. When the country gained its democracy in the year 1994, many policies and legislative frameworks were introduced, all of them having one primary objective: to transform South Africa spatially, mainly the cities. Since then, several policies and legislative frameworks have been implemented with the same vision of transforming the spatial configuration of the urban areas in the country. However, the spatial issues have remained the same for many if not all South African cities. Spaces in these cities remain divided along racial lines. The results revealed an improvement in the level of transformation across the municipality and an improvement in the policies and practice of spatial transformation. Developmental projects such as transit-oriented development have led to income elasticities for properties along the corridors of freedom. Overall, the paper recommends collaborative planning as a tool for assessing the performance of spatial transformation.
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- Authors: Phosho, Mueletshedzi Helen , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani , Makoni, Eric
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Sustainable frameworks , Collaborative planning , Transit-oriented development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488195 , uj:44467 , Citation: Phosho, M.H., Gumbo, T., Moyo, T. & Makoni, E. 2021. Investigation of the state of spatial transformation policy and practice : lessons from the city of Johannesburg.
- Description: Abstract: The draconian planning system of the apartheid regime in South Africa played a huge role in shaping the country's spatial legacy. This planned segregation system left many South African cities with a spatial legacy that cannot support the ever-rising urban population, particularly the black African population that is ever migrating from rural to urban areas. The elements of concern include informal settlements, undesirable spatial configuration, single land use development, improper transportation and different forms of infrastructure. This paper aims to assess the level of spatial transformation across the city of Johannesburg. The paper adopts a case study research design and applies a mixed methods approach. Data was collected through interviews, a literature review on the spatial planning policies, and direct observations of the city's infrastructure. When the country gained its democracy in the year 1994, many policies and legislative frameworks were introduced, all of them having one primary objective: to transform South Africa spatially, mainly the cities. Since then, several policies and legislative frameworks have been implemented with the same vision of transforming the spatial configuration of the urban areas in the country. However, the spatial issues have remained the same for many if not all South African cities. Spaces in these cities remain divided along racial lines. The results revealed an improvement in the level of transformation across the municipality and an improvement in the policies and practice of spatial transformation. Developmental projects such as transit-oriented development have led to income elasticities for properties along the corridors of freedom. Overall, the paper recommends collaborative planning as a tool for assessing the performance of spatial transformation.
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Mapping spatial locational trends of informal economic enterprises using mobile geographic information data in the city of in Harare, Zimbabwe
- Gumbo, Trynos, Geyer, Manie, Moyo, Inocent, Moyo, Thembani
- Authors: Gumbo, Trynos , Geyer, Manie , Moyo, Inocent , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Mobile GIS , Spatial location , Informal economy
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/280059 , uj:30087 , Citation: Gumbo, T., Geyer, M., Moyo, I. & Moyo, T. 2018. Mapping spatial locational trends of informal economic enterprises using mobile geographic information data in the city of in Harare, Zimbabwe. Data in Brief, 20:1692–1699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2018.09.037
- Description: Abstract: Spatial planning for informal economic enterprises globally and cities of the developing world such Harare in particular is made difficult by the lack of appropriate data. In most cases, informal economic enterprises are discussed descriptively and statistically, leaving out their spatial characteristics. This makes the orderly planning for the enterprises very difficult if not impossible, espe- cially given that the informal economy dominates the economies of most developing countries. This article presents geographic information data that was collected by means of mobile geo- graphic positioning systems over time. In the absence of any other spatial datasets in the City of Harare, this unique data is handy in revealing spatial locational trends of informal economic enter- prises and the preferred locational behaviour of informal economic entrepreneurs in the city. Spatial planning for informal economic enterprises globally and cities of the developing world such Harare in particular is made difficult by the lack of appropriate data. In most cases, informal economic enterprises are discussed descriptively and statistically, leaving out their spatial characteristics. This makes the orderly planning for the enterprises very difficult if not impossible, espe- cially given that the informal economy dominates the economies of most developing countries. This article presents geographic information data that was collected by means of mobile geo- graphic positioning systems over time. In the absence of any other spatial datasets in the City of Harare, this unique data is handy in revealing spatial locational trends of informal economic enter- prises and the preferred locational behaviour of informal economic entrepreneurs in the city.
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- Authors: Gumbo, Trynos , Geyer, Manie , Moyo, Inocent , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Mobile GIS , Spatial location , Informal economy
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/280059 , uj:30087 , Citation: Gumbo, T., Geyer, M., Moyo, I. & Moyo, T. 2018. Mapping spatial locational trends of informal economic enterprises using mobile geographic information data in the city of in Harare, Zimbabwe. Data in Brief, 20:1692–1699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2018.09.037
- Description: Abstract: Spatial planning for informal economic enterprises globally and cities of the developing world such Harare in particular is made difficult by the lack of appropriate data. In most cases, informal economic enterprises are discussed descriptively and statistically, leaving out their spatial characteristics. This makes the orderly planning for the enterprises very difficult if not impossible, espe- cially given that the informal economy dominates the economies of most developing countries. This article presents geographic information data that was collected by means of mobile geo- graphic positioning systems over time. In the absence of any other spatial datasets in the City of Harare, this unique data is handy in revealing spatial locational trends of informal economic enter- prises and the preferred locational behaviour of informal economic entrepreneurs in the city. Spatial planning for informal economic enterprises globally and cities of the developing world such Harare in particular is made difficult by the lack of appropriate data. In most cases, informal economic enterprises are discussed descriptively and statistically, leaving out their spatial characteristics. This makes the orderly planning for the enterprises very difficult if not impossible, espe- cially given that the informal economy dominates the economies of most developing countries. This article presents geographic information data that was collected by means of mobile geo- graphic positioning systems over time. In the absence of any other spatial datasets in the City of Harare, this unique data is handy in revealing spatial locational trends of informal economic enter- prises and the preferred locational behaviour of informal economic entrepreneurs in the city.
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Patterns and practices of spatial transformation: a historical review of approaches
- Phosho, Mueletshedzi Helen, Gumbo, Trynos, Makoni, Eric, Moyo, Thembani
- Authors: Phosho, Mueletshedzi Helen , Gumbo, Trynos , Makoni, Eric , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Right to the city , Spatial transformation , Production of space
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488010 , uj:44444 , Phosho, M. H., Gumbo, T., Moyo, T. & Makoni. E. 2021. Patterns and practices of spatial transformation: a historical review of approaches.
- Description: Abstract: Over the past few decades, particularly after the democratic dispensation in South Africa, the state of spatial transformation has not been documented extensively and adequately in the country’s cities. To deliver and promote sustainable development; economically, socially and environmentally; spatial planning is critical in creating more stable and predictable conditions for investment and development. Responsive spatial planning is critical for securing community transformation benefits and promoting the prudent use of land and natural resources for sustainable urban development. The paper aims to assess the strategies, procedures, and elements that inform spatial transformation in developing cities. A bibliometric literature analysis was adopted and applied to the study to examine spatial planning trends in developing cities. The results reveal the right to the city has been used as a tool for developing frameworks to guide spatial planning. These frameworks have been used in the production of space in cities while also allowing planners to understand spatial transformation as a socio-spatial (multidimensional) process. Evidently, spatial planning is an essential tool for promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life. Overall, the paper recommends the need to develop strategic spatial planning processes as tools for economic bridging plans that can retrofit existing neighbourhoods to improve liveability in cities.
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- Authors: Phosho, Mueletshedzi Helen , Gumbo, Trynos , Makoni, Eric , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Right to the city , Spatial transformation , Production of space
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488010 , uj:44444 , Phosho, M. H., Gumbo, T., Moyo, T. & Makoni. E. 2021. Patterns and practices of spatial transformation: a historical review of approaches.
- Description: Abstract: Over the past few decades, particularly after the democratic dispensation in South Africa, the state of spatial transformation has not been documented extensively and adequately in the country’s cities. To deliver and promote sustainable development; economically, socially and environmentally; spatial planning is critical in creating more stable and predictable conditions for investment and development. Responsive spatial planning is critical for securing community transformation benefits and promoting the prudent use of land and natural resources for sustainable urban development. The paper aims to assess the strategies, procedures, and elements that inform spatial transformation in developing cities. A bibliometric literature analysis was adopted and applied to the study to examine spatial planning trends in developing cities. The results reveal the right to the city has been used as a tool for developing frameworks to guide spatial planning. These frameworks have been used in the production of space in cities while also allowing planners to understand spatial transformation as a socio-spatial (multidimensional) process. Evidently, spatial planning is an essential tool for promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life. Overall, the paper recommends the need to develop strategic spatial planning processes as tools for economic bridging plans that can retrofit existing neighbourhoods to improve liveability in cities.
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Societal context-dependent multi-modal transportation network augmentation in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Moyo, Thembani, Kibangou, Alain Y., Musakwa, Walter
- Authors: Moyo, Thembani , Kibangou, Alain Y. , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/486176 , uj:44216 , Citation: Moyo T, Kibangou AY, Musakwa W (2021) Societal context-dependent multi-modal transportation network augmentation in Johannesburg, South Africa. PLoS ONE 16(4): e0249014. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249014 , DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249014
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- Authors: Moyo, Thembani , Kibangou, Alain Y. , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2021
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/486176 , uj:44216 , Citation: Moyo T, Kibangou AY, Musakwa W (2021) Societal context-dependent multi-modal transportation network augmentation in Johannesburg, South Africa. PLoS ONE 16(4): e0249014. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249014 , DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249014
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Telecommunication and travel behaviour of households in the rural areas of Nigeria : substitution, complementarity or trip inducement
- Aderibigbe, Ouwayemi-Oniya, Gumbo, Trynos, Moyo, Thembani, Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Authors: Aderibigbe, Ouwayemi-Oniya , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani , Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Telecommunication , Travel , Behaviour
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488059 , uj:44450 , Citation: Aderibigbe, O-O., Gumbo, T., Moyo, T. & Mbatha, S.G. 2021. Telecommunication and travel behaviour of households in the rural areas of Nigeria : substitution, complementarity or trip inducement.
- Description: Abstract: Several studies have been documented on travel behaviour and mobility patterns. Recently telecommunications have been adopted and implemented to influence and transform behaviour and mobility pattern of commuters. There has also been a major debate on the impact of telecommunications and travel, while some subscribe to the complementing effect of technologies on travel, others believe in the substitution or trip generation effect. Consequently, this study explored the effect of telecommunication on trip making in the rural area of Akure North Local Government Area, Nigeria. Systematic sampling technique was used to survey 4 percent representing 495 household heads of a total 12,365 registered buildings by means of questionnaire administration. However, 339 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and found usable for analysis. This accounts for 72.9% response rate. The study found 1.36 as average number of respondents’ trips while 46.4% of the respondents normally travel by non-motorised means of transport. The Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM) serves as frequent means of telecommunication for 64.3% of the respondents. However, most of the respondents being 92.9% do not use social media platforms of telecommunication. The study further revealed that the complementing effect of telecommunication was significant. The correlation coefficient (R) for the relationship between telecommunication usage and complemented trips equals 0.409 significant at p=0.000. The study concluded that the use of telecommunication go beyond call linkages as there are other purposes served by telecommunication and recommends that telecommunication facilities should be provided and encouraged as an alternative to physical movement by the rural dwellers to avoid the inherent transport problems in the cities and urban centres.
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- Authors: Aderibigbe, Ouwayemi-Oniya , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani , Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Telecommunication , Travel , Behaviour
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488059 , uj:44450 , Citation: Aderibigbe, O-O., Gumbo, T., Moyo, T. & Mbatha, S.G. 2021. Telecommunication and travel behaviour of households in the rural areas of Nigeria : substitution, complementarity or trip inducement.
- Description: Abstract: Several studies have been documented on travel behaviour and mobility patterns. Recently telecommunications have been adopted and implemented to influence and transform behaviour and mobility pattern of commuters. There has also been a major debate on the impact of telecommunications and travel, while some subscribe to the complementing effect of technologies on travel, others believe in the substitution or trip generation effect. Consequently, this study explored the effect of telecommunication on trip making in the rural area of Akure North Local Government Area, Nigeria. Systematic sampling technique was used to survey 4 percent representing 495 household heads of a total 12,365 registered buildings by means of questionnaire administration. However, 339 copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and found usable for analysis. This accounts for 72.9% response rate. The study found 1.36 as average number of respondents’ trips while 46.4% of the respondents normally travel by non-motorised means of transport. The Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM) serves as frequent means of telecommunication for 64.3% of the respondents. However, most of the respondents being 92.9% do not use social media platforms of telecommunication. The study further revealed that the complementing effect of telecommunication was significant. The correlation coefficient (R) for the relationship between telecommunication usage and complemented trips equals 0.409 significant at p=0.000. The study concluded that the use of telecommunication go beyond call linkages as there are other purposes served by telecommunication and recommends that telecommunication facilities should be provided and encouraged as an alternative to physical movement by the rural dwellers to avoid the inherent transport problems in the cities and urban centres.
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The Politics of Digitised Boundaries in Vhembe District Municipality of South Africa
- Ingwani, Emaculate, Musetha, Rendani, Gumbo, Trynos, Moyo, Thembani
- Authors: Ingwani, Emaculate , Musetha, Rendani , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Digitized boundaries , Municipality , Protest
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/400813 , uj:33467 , Citation: Ingwani, E. 2019. The Politics of Digitised Boundaries in Vhembe District Municipality of South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: The advent of the fourth industrial revolution witnessed the introduction of digitised boundaries in local municipalities of South Africa. Digitised boundaries are simply imagined lines between spaces. In many rural local municipalities of South Africa, digitised boundaries define territorial bounds as well as people’s identities within the bounded spaces. Several villages in Vhembe District Municipality experienced spatial changes as a result of the introduction of digitised boundaries as recommended by the National Demarcation Board. The introduction of these digitised boundaries engendered widespread protests as community residents raised their dissatisfaction with the new development. In their minds, the ‘new’ Boundaries (digitised) undermined their social base through exclusion from access to services from ‘their’ local municipalities, and thus infringed their rights to belonging. The aim of this paper unravels the politics of digitised boundaries using a case study of Vuwani Village in Vhembe District Municipality of South Africa. The paper (1) highlights the perceptions of community residents of digitised boundaries; (2) characterises the impact(s) of digitised boundaries on community residents; (3) proposes sustainable strategies for managing complexities from digitisation of boundaries in villages from below. This research adopted the mixed methods approach that enables layering methods and methodologies in data collection and analysis. A..
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- Authors: Ingwani, Emaculate , Musetha, Rendani , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Digitized boundaries , Municipality , Protest
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/400813 , uj:33467 , Citation: Ingwani, E. 2019. The Politics of Digitised Boundaries in Vhembe District Municipality of South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: The advent of the fourth industrial revolution witnessed the introduction of digitised boundaries in local municipalities of South Africa. Digitised boundaries are simply imagined lines between spaces. In many rural local municipalities of South Africa, digitised boundaries define territorial bounds as well as people’s identities within the bounded spaces. Several villages in Vhembe District Municipality experienced spatial changes as a result of the introduction of digitised boundaries as recommended by the National Demarcation Board. The introduction of these digitised boundaries engendered widespread protests as community residents raised their dissatisfaction with the new development. In their minds, the ‘new’ Boundaries (digitised) undermined their social base through exclusion from access to services from ‘their’ local municipalities, and thus infringed their rights to belonging. The aim of this paper unravels the politics of digitised boundaries using a case study of Vuwani Village in Vhembe District Municipality of South Africa. The paper (1) highlights the perceptions of community residents of digitised boundaries; (2) characterises the impact(s) of digitised boundaries on community residents; (3) proposes sustainable strategies for managing complexities from digitisation of boundaries in villages from below. This research adopted the mixed methods approach that enables layering methods and methodologies in data collection and analysis. A..
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The potential of geo-location based services to delineate the origin and destination of commuters of Gautrain public transit operations
- Authors: Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Gautrain (South Africa) , Geospatial data - Data processing , Geographic information systems , Maps - Computer programs , Urban transportation - South Africa - Gauteng
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/233116 , uj:23791
- Description: M.Tech. (Operations Management) , Abstract: Living in the current century, conducting interviews and carrying out field surveys is no longer enough. In an era, where everything has become smart, from smartphones to smart cities, a demand for smart analysis techniques has risen. Currently, knowledge gaps still exist in travel demand management (Giaimo et al,. 2010), hence a bridge is still needed to link what is available (big data) and what could be done (planning). “Advantages of applying smart technology to collect analyse data leads to flexible decision making as opposed to traditional cumbersome techniques” (Mokoena & Musakwa, 2016 p78-79). As no one model can be used as a one glove fit all situations, a need to continuously develop and renew planning models is essential. This research reports on the spatial distribution of the Gautrain commuters, based on spatial predictions of the location of posts made on web 2.0 between the periods of January 2015 to June 2016. The findings from the content analysis highlight which train stations attract the most commuters and also possible locations for the expansion for Gautrain. In the study, the focal statistics presented the most visually accurate means of identifying clusters within a set radius. A hot spot belt was identified in areas near existing stations such as Park Station; Sandton; and OR Tambo, this which concurs with the commuter tag data from the Gautrain. Also, new hot spots were identified in areas which are currently not serviced by the Gautrain such as Soweto and Randburg in Johannesburg; Germiston and Alberton in East Rand; Montana Park in Pretoria. Similarly through the results from kriging, hot and cold spots are easily identifiable. Locations with hot spots should be further invested into by improving connectivity levels, as these are clearly points of interests for the commuters. Future studies could run the model incorporating other control factors to determine variations using a time-series analysis, to identify any variations in hot and cold spots over time, thus areas which would present a constant hot spot would clearly be worth investing into. In conclusion the research presents a set of prediction tools to generate maps from web 2.0 posts to visualise and demarcate the various nodes of the Gautrain. These predications have proven efficient for a big data however, a drawback also arises, as the standard error becomes greater if small amounts of records are used.
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- Authors: Moyo, Thembani
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Gautrain (South Africa) , Geospatial data - Data processing , Geographic information systems , Maps - Computer programs , Urban transportation - South Africa - Gauteng
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/233116 , uj:23791
- Description: M.Tech. (Operations Management) , Abstract: Living in the current century, conducting interviews and carrying out field surveys is no longer enough. In an era, where everything has become smart, from smartphones to smart cities, a demand for smart analysis techniques has risen. Currently, knowledge gaps still exist in travel demand management (Giaimo et al,. 2010), hence a bridge is still needed to link what is available (big data) and what could be done (planning). “Advantages of applying smart technology to collect analyse data leads to flexible decision making as opposed to traditional cumbersome techniques” (Mokoena & Musakwa, 2016 p78-79). As no one model can be used as a one glove fit all situations, a need to continuously develop and renew planning models is essential. This research reports on the spatial distribution of the Gautrain commuters, based on spatial predictions of the location of posts made on web 2.0 between the periods of January 2015 to June 2016. The findings from the content analysis highlight which train stations attract the most commuters and also possible locations for the expansion for Gautrain. In the study, the focal statistics presented the most visually accurate means of identifying clusters within a set radius. A hot spot belt was identified in areas near existing stations such as Park Station; Sandton; and OR Tambo, this which concurs with the commuter tag data from the Gautrain. Also, new hot spots were identified in areas which are currently not serviced by the Gautrain such as Soweto and Randburg in Johannesburg; Germiston and Alberton in East Rand; Montana Park in Pretoria. Similarly through the results from kriging, hot and cold spots are easily identifiable. Locations with hot spots should be further invested into by improving connectivity levels, as these are clearly points of interests for the commuters. Future studies could run the model incorporating other control factors to determine variations using a time-series analysis, to identify any variations in hot and cold spots over time, thus areas which would present a constant hot spot would clearly be worth investing into. In conclusion the research presents a set of prediction tools to generate maps from web 2.0 posts to visualise and demarcate the various nodes of the Gautrain. These predications have proven efficient for a big data however, a drawback also arises, as the standard error becomes greater if small amounts of records are used.
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The potential of social media to demarcate the catchment of commuters of the Gautrain public transit system
- Moyo, Thembani, Musakwa, Walter
- Authors: Moyo, Thembani , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Web 2.0 , Gautrain (South Africa) , Commuters , Social media
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/218279 , uj:21754 , Citation: Moyo, T. & Musakwa, W. 2017. The potential of social media to demarcate the catchment of commuters of the Gautrain public transit system.
- Description: Abstract: The paper systematically analyses the phenomena of being smart in light of the growth of information and communications technology being incorporation into urban development. In a setting where technological advancements are taking hold of every aspect of peoples’ lives this paper explores the potential of geographical location data derived from social media platforms can be used to demarcate the catchment area of the Gautrain. The study demonstrates how social media data can be used to analyse the variations in the catchment area of the various nodes with the Gautrain system, with the use of word counts and linguistic measures to interpret posts made on web 2.0. Consequently the users’ opinions about the Gautrain were used to interprete the variations in volumes of commuters over a 6 month period. The results of the study will assist in identifying areas of potential expansion and areas in need of intervention, hence highlighting points of interest within Gauteng catchment area.
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- Authors: Moyo, Thembani , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Web 2.0 , Gautrain (South Africa) , Commuters , Social media
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/218279 , uj:21754 , Citation: Moyo, T. & Musakwa, W. 2017. The potential of social media to demarcate the catchment of commuters of the Gautrain public transit system.
- Description: Abstract: The paper systematically analyses the phenomena of being smart in light of the growth of information and communications technology being incorporation into urban development. In a setting where technological advancements are taking hold of every aspect of peoples’ lives this paper explores the potential of geographical location data derived from social media platforms can be used to demarcate the catchment area of the Gautrain. The study demonstrates how social media data can be used to analyse the variations in the catchment area of the various nodes with the Gautrain system, with the use of word counts and linguistic measures to interpret posts made on web 2.0. Consequently the users’ opinions about the Gautrain were used to interprete the variations in volumes of commuters over a 6 month period. The results of the study will assist in identifying areas of potential expansion and areas in need of intervention, hence highlighting points of interest within Gauteng catchment area.
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The relationship between Information and Communication Technology and Travel; a compendium of Literature
- Aderibigbe, Oluwayemi-Oniya, Gumbo, Trynos, Moyo, Thembani, Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Authors: Aderibigbe, Oluwayemi-Oniya , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani , Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Information and Communication Technology , Travel Demand , Intelligent Transport System
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488067 , uj:44451 , Citation: Aderibigbe, O-O., Gumbo,T., Moyo, T. & Mbatha, S.G. 2021. The relationship between Information and Communication Technology and Travel; a compendium of Literature.
- Description: Abstract: Over the years, the focus of transportation planners has only been on physical travel; neglecting the fact that information and communication technologies may influence travel demand. However, with the advent of telecommunications and other advanced technologies, modern telecommunications are rapidly increasing the accessibility to activities that previously only could be reached by physical transportation. The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is an essential element for the success of transportation planning. ICTs provide access to information on where, when, and how to make trips thus reducing the negative externalities associated with transportation. In recent years there has been progress in mobile technologies that have influenced and necessitated the growth and development in the transport sectors in all the three worlds; the developed, transitional and the developing worlds. Various scholars have contracting views on the relationships that exist between telecommunication and transportation. Consequently, this study reviewed literature on these relationship as well as examine the impact of information and Communication technologies on travel. The study adopted the Prisma approach by extracting relevant information from peer reviewed journal articles and proceedings. Although the outcomes of these interactions are complex as they both highly depend on each other and there are conflicting views on the relationships; the latest developments call for the need to address the relationships between ICTs and transport. The study recommends that ICTs offers a possibility to increase the efficiency of the existing infrastructure supply and such functions includes Intelligent Transport Systems (ITSs), a technology aimed to directly increase the efficiency of the traffic system and as well influence the passenger demand in such a way that the road capacity is optimally utilized.
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- Authors: Aderibigbe, Oluwayemi-Oniya , Gumbo, Trynos , Moyo, Thembani , Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Information and Communication Technology , Travel Demand , Intelligent Transport System
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/488067 , uj:44451 , Citation: Aderibigbe, O-O., Gumbo,T., Moyo, T. & Mbatha, S.G. 2021. The relationship between Information and Communication Technology and Travel; a compendium of Literature.
- Description: Abstract: Over the years, the focus of transportation planners has only been on physical travel; neglecting the fact that information and communication technologies may influence travel demand. However, with the advent of telecommunications and other advanced technologies, modern telecommunications are rapidly increasing the accessibility to activities that previously only could be reached by physical transportation. The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is an essential element for the success of transportation planning. ICTs provide access to information on where, when, and how to make trips thus reducing the negative externalities associated with transportation. In recent years there has been progress in mobile technologies that have influenced and necessitated the growth and development in the transport sectors in all the three worlds; the developed, transitional and the developing worlds. Various scholars have contracting views on the relationships that exist between telecommunication and transportation. Consequently, this study reviewed literature on these relationship as well as examine the impact of information and Communication technologies on travel. The study adopted the Prisma approach by extracting relevant information from peer reviewed journal articles and proceedings. Although the outcomes of these interactions are complex as they both highly depend on each other and there are conflicting views on the relationships; the latest developments call for the need to address the relationships between ICTs and transport. The study recommends that ICTs offers a possibility to increase the efficiency of the existing infrastructure supply and such functions includes Intelligent Transport Systems (ITSs), a technology aimed to directly increase the efficiency of the traffic system and as well influence the passenger demand in such a way that the road capacity is optimally utilized.
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Using crowdsourced data (Twitter & Facebook) to delineate the origin and destination of commuters of the Gautrain public transit system in South Africa
- Moyo, Thembani, Musakwa, Walter
- Authors: Moyo, Thembani , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Origin and destination , Geo-location data , Commuters , Kriging , Density
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94035 , uj:20422 , Citation: Moyo, T. & Musakwa, W. 2016. Using crowdsourced data (Twitter & Facebook) to delineate the origin and destination of commuters of the Gautrain public transit system in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: The study of commuters’ origins and destinations (O_D) promises to assist transportation planners with prediction models to inform decision making. Conventionally O_D surveys are undertaken through travel surveys and traffic counts, however data collection for these surveys has historically proven to be time consuming and having a strain on human resources, thus a need for an alternative data source arises. This study combines the use social media data and geographic information systems in the creation of a model for origin and destination surveys. The model tests the potential of using big data from Echo echo software which contains Twitter and Facebook data obtained from social media users in Gauteng. This data contains geolocation and it is used to determine origin and destination as well as concentration levels of Gautrain commuters. A krigging analysis was performed on the data to determine the O-D and concentration levels of Gautrain users. The results reveal the concentration of Gautrain commuters at various points of interest that is where they work, live or socialise. The results from the study highlight which nodes attract the most commuters and also possible locations for the expansion for Gautrain. Lastly, the study also highlights some weakness of crowdsourced data for informing transportation planning. (208)
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- Authors: Moyo, Thembani , Musakwa, Walter
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Origin and destination , Geo-location data , Commuters , Kriging , Density
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94035 , uj:20422 , Citation: Moyo, T. & Musakwa, W. 2016. Using crowdsourced data (Twitter & Facebook) to delineate the origin and destination of commuters of the Gautrain public transit system in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: The study of commuters’ origins and destinations (O_D) promises to assist transportation planners with prediction models to inform decision making. Conventionally O_D surveys are undertaken through travel surveys and traffic counts, however data collection for these surveys has historically proven to be time consuming and having a strain on human resources, thus a need for an alternative data source arises. This study combines the use social media data and geographic information systems in the creation of a model for origin and destination surveys. The model tests the potential of using big data from Echo echo software which contains Twitter and Facebook data obtained from social media users in Gauteng. This data contains geolocation and it is used to determine origin and destination as well as concentration levels of Gautrain commuters. A krigging analysis was performed on the data to determine the O-D and concentration levels of Gautrain users. The results reveal the concentration of Gautrain commuters at various points of interest that is where they work, live or socialise. The results from the study highlight which nodes attract the most commuters and also possible locations for the expansion for Gautrain. Lastly, the study also highlights some weakness of crowdsourced data for informing transportation planning. (208)
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