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  • Contributions of social media to paratransit/minibus taxi challenges in South Africa 
    Serumula, D.M.; Vanderschuren, M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    To-date, Information Technology (IT) is at the centre of most efficient and effective public transport (PT) services. Moreover, the shift towards digitalisation is generally growing and, therefore, changes in PT user needs. ...
  • The impact of COVID-19 on cross border road transport industry 
    Msibi, Z.P. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on cross-border road transport sector, particularly within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The pandemic has caused significant disruption to passenger ...
  • Comparing graph neural network-based traffic speed prediction for static sensor and floating vehicle data sets 
    Visagie, J.; Hoffman, A.J.; Joubert, J. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Traffic speed prediction using deep learning neural networks has been the topic of many studies, mostly using data sets that were collected from static sensors. Floating vehicle data offers a more flexible alternative, as ...
  • Aspects to consider when designing a railway track slab 
    Edwards, C. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Rail track slabs, also known as ballastless track systems, have gained prominence as a modern and efficient alternative to traditional ballasted tracks in railway infrastructure. This technical abstract provides an overview ...
  • A new approach to assessing the durability of basic crystalline rocks as road aggregates 
    Paige-Green, P.; Wessels, D. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Despite ongoing research covering more than 60 years in southern Africa, the assessment of the potential durability of basic crystalline rock aggregates for use in road construction is still a major problem. Over the years ...
  • Operational conditions of continuous wave doppler radar devices for accurate vehicle speed measurement in trafic management 
    Van Tonder, J.R.; Arries, J.T.; Steyn, W; Bruwer, M.M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Doppler radar technology plays a crucial role in vehicle speed measurement and enforcement, making it an integral part of transportation and traffic management systems. This study investigates the limitations of continuous ...
  • The impact of road access management on traffic and safety operations in emerging urban centres:critical analysis 
    Bore, O.K.; Ambunda, O.R.; Johannes, P.T. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Urbanisation poses multifaceted challenges, including traffic congestion, environmental issues, and deteriorating transportation infrastructure. The study examines the ramifications of the evolving management of road access ...
  • Testing of lateritic materials for road pavements 
    Netterberg, F.; Paige-Green, P.; Pinard, M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Laterites or lateritic soils are widespread in many countries internationally, including South Africa. These are often the only materials available within a reasonable haulage distance for road construction, but when tested ...
  • The N2 collapse at Bot river:regional impact on traffic patterns and lessons learnt for resilience 
    Bruwer, M.M.; Bundy, D.; Erasmus, A.; Mokone, K.L.K. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Unprecedented rainfall in 2023 in the Western Cape led to numerous severe flooding events. Heritage Day (24 September 2023) saw a cut-off low system hit the southern regions of the Western Cape, with particularly heavy ...
  • Assessing urban inter-modality in Cape Town:A microsimulation analysis of N2 highway traffic patterns from 2005 to 2023 
    Zhou, M.; Vanderschuren, M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    In the quest for sustainable urban transport solutions, the emphasis is on congestion reduction, and efficient travel times. A better understanding of the two can be achieved via comprehensive traffic modelling. Using the ...
  • Mathematical evaluation of the safety effects of embankment on curves for roads in the Southern African context 
    Jacobs, E.; Sinclair, M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Curves have always been a safety concern in roadway design. More crashes tend to occur on curved sections than on tangent sections. Factors influencing safety concerns on curves, such as design speed and, embankment angles, ...
  • Session sponsor presentation:Syntell and Bytefuse 
    Louw, C. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Developed locally in partnership with Syntell and Bytefuse, Quebit is an adaptive, data- driven artificial intelligence (AI) traffic management solution. With continuous fluctuations in traffic patterns, the timing ...
  • State of road safety in South Africa 
    Monyatsi, L. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Over the last five years, South Africa has seen a decline in road crash fatalities; however,the reduction has not been significant to meet the 2010 - 2020 Decade of Action goals.Performance thus far is slightly below the ...
  • Feedback from the SATC 2022 decade of action for road safety 2021-2030 workshop 
    Ribbens, H. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    A workshop was held during SATC 2022, to clarify the role that civil society, academia,NGO’s and the private sector in South Africa could play in support of the Decade of Action for Road Safety during the current campaign ...
  • Roundabout capacity study 
    Van As, S.C.; Krogscheepers, J.C.; van Tonder, I.; Papenfus, A.J.; Ribbens, H.; Sampson , J.D.; Stander, H.J.; Arries, J. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) has established a Research Panel and Programme to undertake research in the transportation field. One of the projects that were undertaken as part of the program was an ...
  • Enabling the transition of use of CAV in RSA 
    Ssekabira Ntege, S. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    RSA exports over 60 % of its car manufactures to more developed countries e.g. the EU.With the aim to better road safety, the EU has mandated that vehicle automation systems be standard features in all cars that it import ...
  • Specialised road crash investigation 
    Shibambo, P. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    Crash Investigation is the process of investigating and analysing the circumstances surrounding a vehicle crash to determine its cause, sequence, and severity. The goal is to determine the cause of the crash, identifying ...
  • Financing of paratransit infrastructure 
    Nyoka, M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    • Government’s role in providing transport infrastructure. • The challenge of competing infrastructure needs. • Prioritisation of government interventions, and balance sheet optimisation. • Involvement of private sector ...
  • Beyond spreadsheets:next-generation evacuation modelling at Koeberg nuclear power station 
    Roux, E.; Ferreira, I.W.; Lamprecht, T.; Botha, R.; HÜsselmann, G.; Pretorius, P.; Mollagee, S.; De Bruin, A. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    The Koeberg Nuclear Power Station (KNPS) Traffic Evacuation Model (TEM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of emergency responses, as well as evaluating the effectivity of the transport network to ...
  • Opportunities for women in the trucking industry 
    Selesho, N. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)
    The trucking industry in South Africa is a crucial component of the economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. However, the industry is predominantly male-dominated, with women making up only a small ...