Lawrence, Kiara and Gumbo, Trynos and Musvoto, Godfrey G. (2024) User Experiences on the Integration of Non-Motorised Transport in Public Transport Systems: a Case of the Harambee Bus Rapid Transit. KEEP ON PLANNING FOR THE REAL WORLD. Climate Change calls for Nature-based Solutions and Smart Technologies. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2024, 29th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 669-680. ISSN 2521-3938
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Abstract
The transportation industry is the leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and there is a need for more sustainable forms of public transportation in cities. Non-motorised transport (NMT) includes walking, cycling, animal drawn transportation, skating and so forth. With an increasing demand of public transportation and convenience, more cities around the world look towards the integration of NMT into public transportation systems. Accessibility, infrastructure, safety and sustainability are four core components when integrating NMT and public transport, however, very little is known around performances of innovative transport systems in meeting the needs of users/commuters. A case study research design using the case of the Harambee bus rapid transit (BRT). The study adopted qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Data collection instruments in the form of survey questionnaires and participant observations were used to gather from commuters. The four core components of accessibility, infrastructure, safety and sustainability were identified. It was found majority of Harambee BRT and NMT trips are work related. Most Harambee BRT users utilise the provided NMT, and the majority of trips start and end in Thembisa. Aspects of accessibility and sustainability of the NMT had positive user experiences. User experiences around safety and infrastructure of the NMT had shortcomings with camera provision, patrolling of guards, a desk to report issues, barriers between road users, water and shelter provision. More urban planning research around the functions and standards of BRT and NMT users need to be carried out and a model needs to be designed using these results to assist planners and policy makers when implementing similar projects.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | public transport, non-motorised transport, accessibility, safety, infrastructure |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications |
| Depositing User: | REAL CORP Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Apr 2024 08:53 |
| Last Modified: | 10 May 2024 09:01 |
| URI: | http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1131 |
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