Maphumulo, M.2025-10-232025-10-232025http://hdl.handle.net/2263/104883Papers presented virtually at the 43rd International Southern African Transport Conference on 07 - 10 July 2025.The presentation will unpack the City of Johannesburg’s recently updated Municipal Spatial Development Framework 2040 (SDF2040). The framework is centred around the notion of spatial transformation, founded on the principles of equity, justice, resilience, sustainability, and urban efficiency. The discussion will cover the SDF2040 development process and will elaborate on the extent to which it addresses the transportation challenges arising from the City’s spatial configuration.1 pagePDFSouthern African Transport Conference 2025Framework 2040Article