• Tales from three construction sites: A qualitative investigation into work zone safety 

  Mokgatle, K.; Nemauluma, L.; Van Gruting, W.A.; Juba, A.; Masombuka, B.; Lowe, J.; Sampson, J.; Menon, A.; Ben-Edigbe, J.; De Beer, E.; Venter, K. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Roads form the backbone of the South African economy, and the provision of adequate road infrastructure is key to facilitate socio-economic change. Many of South Africa’s roads are facing increasing growth in traffic ...
• Post-Covid-19 travel patterns:A literature review 

  Hirwa, E.M.; Mostafa, M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the travel patterns of people globally. These changes could be attributed to the travel restrictions imposed by governments worldwide. Studies have shown that these changes persist somewhat ...
• Implications for transitioning to an alternative fuel bus fleet:A cost and climate impact perspective 

  Steenkamp, M.; Mtizi, C.M.R. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Since the inception of the Paris Agreement in 2015, commitments to a more sustainable long-term climate change outcome have taken traction in both the public and private sector. This can be seen in changes in international ...
• Harnessing choice users to use public transport in South Africa 

  Van Wyk, L.; Onderwater, P. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Many Choice Users (users who have the option to choose between private car and public transport) are quite happy using modern public transport (PT) systems like Gautrain and MyCiti in South Africa, but they seem reluctant ...
• Enhancing safe mobility using inclusive intelligent infrastructure management system 

  Abejide, S.; Adedeji, J.A. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  In the dynamic realm of urbanization, smart city development, particularly in relation to transportation infrastructure, is gaining momentum. This study addresses a gap in the current strategies by emphasizing effective ...
• A fresh perspective on access,accessibility and mobility towards a smart,accessible transpport system:meeting the NLTSF vision and requirements for George's CITP using a dynamic transport model with land use integration 

  Ferreira, I.W.; Roux, E.; Retief, L.; Fautley, S.M.; Husselmann, G.; Du Toit, A.; Robb, J.; Vanqa, Z.; Groenewald, L.; Power, D. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  In South Africa, municipalities are mandated to develop an Integrated Transportation Plan (ITP) every five years, with yearly updates, as per the National Land Transport Strategic Framework (NLTSF). Notably, the NLTSF ...
• An analysis of shared electric bicycle infrastructure requirements for South Africa 

  Gololo, M.G.D.; Rimer, S.; Longe, O.M.; Tivani, L. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  The possibilities and challenges associated with implementing a shared electric bicycle (e- bike) infrastructure in South Africa are examined in this conference paper. The goal of the study is to pinpoint the specific ...
• A survey of electrical bicylce infrastructure:adaptations and conversion challenges 

  Gololo, M.G.D.; Rimer, S.; Longe, O.M.; Tivani, L. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  This research paper presents a comprehensive survey of electrical bicycle (e-bike) infrastructure in South Africa, focusing on the adaptations and conversion challenges encountered in its implementation. With the growing ...
• An analysis of microscale segregation and socio-economic sorting in Gauteng 

  Hamann, C. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Apartheid was the way in which the white minority government in South Africa controlled access to urban opportunities. Racially differentiated access to urban opportunities led to a strong association between race and ...
• The importance of upskilling our understanding of urban traveller behaviour 

  Hayes, G.P. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Upskilling our ability to quantify urban traveller trip preferences and behaviour and incorporating these findings into urban transport policy development at all levels of government is a key requirement for successful ...
• A web of factors and dependencies to consider in the electrification of South Africa's minibus taxi industry 

  Jahura, A.; Vanderschuren, M.J.W.A; Booysen, M.J. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  South Africa’s minibus taxis operate fundamentally differently to formalised and structured public transport. The informal, demand-driven industry has grown into the constraints of passenger demand, accessibility, and ...
• Understanding travel behaviour in Cape Town through investigating the application of alternative data sources 

  Coestee, M.; Pretorius, L. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  The City of Cape Town previously developed and continuously updates a transport model to predict future demand on the transport system in Cape Town and to inform long-term decision-making about the road and public transport ...
• Cultivating high-quality talent is the answer to facing the future challenges of the transportation industry 

  Nie, Q. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  This article, set against the backdrop of Chinese bridge construction, explores how education and training of high-quality talent can enhance the transportation industry's ability to confront future challenges. Firstly, ...
• Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in road transport towards the the "EV Age" 

  Yang, C. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Since the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the production, consumption, and energy utilization of humans have been excessively dependent on fossil fuels. The development and utilization of fossil energy result in the generation ...
• Upskilling and reskilling the transport industry for current and future challenges 

  Mafukidze, T. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  In the intricate tapestry of South Africa's transport industry, the imperative for upskilling and reskilling emerges as a beacon of progress amidst myriad challenges (Brown et al., 2020). This essay navigates the dynamic ...
• Sustainable transportation in South Africa:addressing societal needs,energy and climate changes 

  Mangwaya, S. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  The transportation sector plays a significant role in climate change as it is often associated with CO2 emissions from vehicles and during energy production of fuels. The effects of climate change are negatively impacting ...
• Rethinking the future of minibus 

  Muhanguzi, D. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  The world is currently grappling with congestion problems that have rendered cities unlivable. Improvement in public transport has been one of the most sought-after solutions with implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ...
• Leveraging GIS technologies to improve passenger safety along minibus taxi transit facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa 

  Angurini, M. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies are useful tools that can be leveraged by public transport operators and planners for improving public transport safety. Although having made a significant input on bus-based ...
• Sustainable planning approaches to dealing with negative externalities of transport corridor developments 

  Sihlangu, L. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Transport corridor developments have emerged in recent years as one of the magic bullets that can improve efficiency in the transport and logistics processes along majors and that can foster sustainable economic developments ...
• Upskilling and reskilling the transport industry for current and future challenges 

  Nyombi, S.S. (Southern African Transport Conference, 2024)

  Most low- and middle-income countries do not have sufficient systems for gathering and analysing data of traffic crashes. This shortfall hampers their ability to monitor, advocate for, oversee, and enhance road safety ...

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