The Influence of Non-Motorised Transport Systems around the World: a Case Study of Singapore, Shanghai, Lagos, Jakarta, Johannesburg and Cape Town

Lawrence, Kiara and Gumbo, Trynos and Jeeva, Zaakirah (2022) The Influence of Non-Motorised Transport Systems around the World: a Case Study of Singapore, Shanghai, Lagos, Jakarta, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Mobility, Knowledge and Innovation Hubs in Urban and Regional Development. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2022, 27th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 821-829. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

For the past few decades, cities around the world have sprawled and citizens have become extremely reliant on motorised transport, to access services. This has created problems around severe traffic congestion and the emission of greenhouse gases. In recent years there has been a drive to create cities that are less dependent on motorised transport. Subsequently, non-motorised transport (NMT) such as walking, running, cycling, are considered as one of the more desirable forms of transportation as it has various environmental, social and health benefits. Since, majority of trips start and end with NMT means that the improvement of NMT will also improve motorised transportation. The research study adopted a case study research design through the analysis of literature on the integration of NMT and public transport in six cities (Singapore, Shanghai, Lagos, Jakarta, Johannesburg and Cape Town). Data was collected through Google Scholar and the Web of Science and was displayed form of literature and a table with lessons learnt from each city. The study found that NMT provision boosts the use of public transport and vice versa. Government policies, plans and regulations need to be put into place to control the use of dockless bikes. Safety measures, good infrastructure and maintenance of NMT lanes are imperative to the increased usage by users. Integration tools such as smart payments to seamlessly link NMT and public transport use can also increase the use of both NMT and public transport. By analysing all six cases, the table listing the lessons learnt can be applied to future planning and development around NMT and public transportation integration.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Accessibility, Infrastructure, Safety, Non-motorized Transport, Public transport
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
Depositing User:	The CORP Team
Date Deposited:	11 Nov 2022 18:31
Last Modified:	18 Dec 2022 14:04
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/923

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