An investigation of information communication and dissemination needs : case of Gautrain operations
- Authors: Rakabe, Manyedi
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Communication and traffic , Intelligent transportation systems , Transportation - Information technology , Urban transportation - South Africa - Gauteng , Gautrain (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/269555 , uj:28635
- Description: Abstract: Public transport plays an important part in the way people move around their communities. Information dissemination concerns the process of conveying information through Intelligent Transport Systems from transport operators to commuters. Correct and timely dissemination is essential to maximize operational efficiency and reducing effects of disruptions. Public transport is often concentrated on the technical aspect of services while commuter needs are neglected. The Gauteng province has been making efforts in the pursuit to improve mobility, a case in point is the Gautrain. The Gautrain is the first mass rapid rail transit system in South Africa, the first in Africa. Although much efforts have been made there has not been much effort in understanding the information dissemination needs of commuters. The study aimed to identify Information Communication Dissemination (ICD) strategies of the Gautrain and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and then describe the impact of information dissemination needs also analysing the level of smartness in those aspects. The research methodology utilised both quantitative and qualitative methods comprising of Questionnaires and key informative interviews that were conducted in order to acquire the user’s perspective and understand their information needs. The results reveal the various dissemination tools used by the Gautrain Management Agency to communicate with their commuters, however indicators were identified in order to measure their level of smartness and overall Gautrain ICD strategies were seen as being partly smart. The research highlighted how the ICD strategies can enhance the overall improvement in public transport and influence user satisfaction. Lastly, the study also highlights some challenges public transport agencies face in terms of providing adequate information to commuters such as policy disputes and demand (273). , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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- Authors: Rakabe, Manyedi
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Communication and traffic , Intelligent transportation systems , Transportation - Information technology , Urban transportation - South Africa - Gauteng , Gautrain (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/269555 , uj:28635
- Description: Abstract: Public transport plays an important part in the way people move around their communities. Information dissemination concerns the process of conveying information through Intelligent Transport Systems from transport operators to commuters. Correct and timely dissemination is essential to maximize operational efficiency and reducing effects of disruptions. Public transport is often concentrated on the technical aspect of services while commuter needs are neglected. The Gauteng province has been making efforts in the pursuit to improve mobility, a case in point is the Gautrain. The Gautrain is the first mass rapid rail transit system in South Africa, the first in Africa. Although much efforts have been made there has not been much effort in understanding the information dissemination needs of commuters. The study aimed to identify Information Communication Dissemination (ICD) strategies of the Gautrain and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and then describe the impact of information dissemination needs also analysing the level of smartness in those aspects. The research methodology utilised both quantitative and qualitative methods comprising of Questionnaires and key informative interviews that were conducted in order to acquire the user’s perspective and understand their information needs. The results reveal the various dissemination tools used by the Gautrain Management Agency to communicate with their commuters, however indicators were identified in order to measure their level of smartness and overall Gautrain ICD strategies were seen as being partly smart. The research highlighted how the ICD strategies can enhance the overall improvement in public transport and influence user satisfaction. Lastly, the study also highlights some challenges public transport agencies face in terms of providing adequate information to commuters such as policy disputes and demand (273). , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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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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Investigating the possibility of electronic intermodality and interoperability of innovative urban public transport systems in the City of Tshwane
- Authors: Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Urban transportation - South Africa - City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Bus rapid transit - South Africa - City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Local transit - South Africa - City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Gautrain (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/453053 , uj:39984
- Description: Abstract: Urban areas have the purpose of satisfying citizen’s needs to interact and conduct different activities such as work, study or leisure. Public transport systems are designed to allow the efficiently and reliable movement of people within the city (Amaya et al. 2017). Globally, developed countries always work on different methods in order to have the best formal urban public transportation system. This involves integration of various modes of public transport including technological innovations such as integrated e-smart cards and information dissemination. In South Africa, there has been the development of innovative urban public transport to enhance the public transport network and eliminate negative impacts on the road. Within Gauteng province in the past 10 years, the City of Tshwane has introduced innovative Formal Urban Public Transport (FUPT) systems that will convey commuters efficiently to desired locations with no delays and at more frequent intervals through an effective public transport network. However, the innovative FUPT network is fragmented and departments do not work with one other in any form... , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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- Authors: Mbatha, Siphiwe Given
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Urban transportation - South Africa - City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Bus rapid transit - South Africa - City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Local transit - South Africa - City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality , Gautrain (South Africa)
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/453053 , uj:39984
- Description: Abstract: Urban areas have the purpose of satisfying citizen’s needs to interact and conduct different activities such as work, study or leisure. Public transport systems are designed to allow the efficiently and reliable movement of people within the city (Amaya et al. 2017). Globally, developed countries always work on different methods in order to have the best formal urban public transportation system. This involves integration of various modes of public transport including technological innovations such as integrated e-smart cards and information dissemination. In South Africa, there has been the development of innovative urban public transport to enhance the public transport network and eliminate negative impacts on the road. Within Gauteng province in the past 10 years, the City of Tshwane has introduced innovative Formal Urban Public Transport (FUPT) systems that will convey commuters efficiently to desired locations with no delays and at more frequent intervals through an effective public transport network. However, the innovative FUPT network is fragmented and departments do not work with one other in any form... , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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