Exploring the integrated public passenger transport network planning in the city of Tshwane municipality

Abstract

This paper presents the outcomes of an assessment of the City of Tshwane's Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) planning process, with a focus on improving urban mobility through better coordination of bus, rail, and minibus taxi services. The study identified seventeen key public transport corridors and analysed current service patterns, infrastructure limitations, and travel demand. Using a multi-criteria assessment, five alternative network configurations were evaluated, with the Restructured Network emerging as the most viable solution for enhancing sustainability, service coverage, and system integration. International case studies from Indonesia, Brazil, Chile, and the United Kingdom were reviewed to contextualise Tshwane’s challenges and inform best practices. The findings highlight the importance of aligning IPTN strategies with broader metropolitan planning frameworks and ensuring annual updates in line with the Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) review cycle. The paper concludes with recommendations for advancing modal integration, improving institutional coordination, and leveraging smart technologies to build a more inclusive and efficient public transport system in Tshwane.