Abstract:
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 vision highlights key aspects of Accessibility and
Mobility. To fulfil this requirement, we introduced a novel Smart City framework, focusing
on the crucial topics of supporting a thriving economy, promoting sustainable economic
growth, providing safe mobility options, providing accessible mobility options, socially
including all communities, and preserving the environment, which guided the creation of
George Local Municipality’s ITP.
This ITP features an innovative transport model spanning the George Local Municipality
boundaries, distinct from traditional models, by integrating transport and land use down to
individual land parcels. The model is dynamic, incorporating floating car data, open-source
data, and uses simulation-based trip assignments. While the NLTSF doesn’t mandate such
a model, it proved invaluable in forecasting future challenges and informed the
development of George's new Roads Master Plan.
Designed as a base model, it can be updated with various data sources over time, making
it a versatile tool for land-use planning, contributing to George’s Integrated Development
Plan and Spatial Development Framework. This model can also facilitate detailed analyses
for specific intersections or road segments in relation to potential developments, thereby
enhancing its utility for future urban planning.
