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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"Non-motorised transport"”.
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Investigation into the effects of non-motorised transport facility implementations and upgrades in urban South Africa
Non-motorised Transport (NMT), as a mode of transport, is beneficial and sustainable for both developing and developed countries. In urban areas of South Africa, NMT users face various challenges that reduce the attractiveness of selecting NMT trips. Two main concerns are the high risk of injury …
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Non-motorised transport (nmt) infrastructure along selected roads in the city of Lusaka: status, experience and policy
… of residents in the City of Lusaka rely on non-motorised transport (NMT) for their daily movement within the City. Paradoxically City authorities have concentrated investments on road infrastructure which favours the minority motorised transport (MT) users through construction and widening …
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Non-motorised transport (nmt) infrastructure along selected roads in the city of Lusaka: status, experience and policy
… of residents in the City of Lusaka rely on non-motorised transport (NMT) for their daily movement within the City. Paradoxically City authorities have concentrated investments on road infrastructure which favours the minority motorised transport (MT) users through construction and widening …
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The significance of non-motorised transport interventions : a case study of Greater Sekhukhune, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… of learners (64%) that use walking as a means of transport on a daily basis to a place of education, and workers (21.1%) to place of work ( Statistic SA, 2014), that are predominantly located in peri-urban and rural areas. Therefore, Non-Motorised Transport (NMT), should have greater priority in …
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Intelligent transport systems for South Africa: contextual investigation of the application of non-motorised transport intelligent transport measures
… technology has given rise to Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to enhance transport system efficiency and safety. Often overlooked Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) has not received sufficient attention, despite its importance in making cities sustainable. The development of ITS has been …
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An investigation on non-motorised transport in small- and medium-sized towns in Namibia: Planning and policy paradigm shift
Non-Motorised Transport (NMT), including walking and cycling, is an important yet underdeveloped mode of transportation in many developing countries, including Namibia. Small- and medium-sized towns in Namibia, such as Tsumeb and Walvis Bay, lack the planning and policies required to promote NMT, …
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Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Urban Mobility (Non-Motorised Transport): A Case Study of Eveline Street in the Windhoek Municipality, Namibia
… in Windhoek currently carry the majority of the transportation costs and inconveniences. Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) in Eveline Street forms a significant part of the daily activity of people as they commute to and from public transport stops and stations, places of work, places of education …
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NON-MOTORISED MOBILITY AT JURONG LAKE DISTRICT: FINDINGS FROM SURVEY OF PROFESSIONALS, MANAGERS AND EXECUTIVES
… play”. It will be a conducive environment for non-motorised transport e.g. walking and cycling; and for supporting a high level of public transport usage. To that end, the land planning strategy is for Jurong Lake District to be transit-oriented, high-density, mixed used area with a good …
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Context sensitive road planning for developing countries
… to work and school, and are dependent on public transport and walking or cycling (Non-Motorised Transport or NMT) for their travel needs. Road planning practice in South Africa continues to be largely automobile-centric. A need was identified to incorporate more contextual information into the …
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Barriers to cycling mobility in Masiphumelele, Cape Town: a best-worst scaling approach
Non-motorised transport (NMT) such as cycling and walking has multiple social, economic, environmental, climate and public health benefits and is integral to the agenda of sustainable development. There is considerable potential for more cycling mobility in South Africa, especially in low-income …
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A GIS-based walkability index for the City of Cape Town
Walking is a widely accessible mode of transportation, yet our urban environments are automobile dependent. Automobile dependence, in turn, led to a rise in the level of inactivity amongst urban residents. Studies investigating the relationship between urban form and human health created …
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Realising the density dividend? Changes in urban lifestyle and culture as compact developments emerge on Cape s public transport corridors
… and mixed-use development on Cape Town's transport corridors, laying the basis for more efficient and sustainable lifestyles in areas of the city served by public transport and paratransit services. The research aims to explore the lifestyle changes that these new denser developments, …
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The impact of NMT infrastructure on pedestrian movement in the city: the case of Polokwane City, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… that hinders growth and development. The transport infrastructure is one of the driving forces for economic growth and social development. Like most metropolitan cities, the City of Polokwane, as the economic hub of the Limpopo Province, is also experiencing high traffic congestion during …
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Assessing the effectiveness of reduced parking requirements in facilitating transit-oriented development: a case study of “PT areas” in Cape Town
… as government policy has favoured public transport and non-motorised transport (NMT), to limit and manage its supply in cities. This has been informed by sustainability principles, the understanding of “transit-oriented development” (TOD), and the “triple access” system thinking. This …
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The use of mobile phone technology in the collection of user perceptions of walkability along pedestrian routes from public transport in Cape Town and New Delhi
… developing countries are upgrading their public transport at unprecedented rates in efforts to create transportation systems that are more sustainable and equitable. South Africa and India are seeing massive investments in features that are improving operational characteristics of public …
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A Location - Allocation Model For Pedestrian Footbridge infrastructure: A Case Study on the South Africa's National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) Network in Gauteng
… high speed roads (highways) (Department of Transport, 2011). The research study aims to develop a geo-spatial model to determine the most suitable location to allocate pedestrian footbridge infrastructure along the South African National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) network in Gauteng …
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Estimating mode choice: A discrete choice analysis of a park and ride system for Florida road, Durban
… usage, with alternative modes such as public transport and non- motorised transport being largely neglected, and this is also true of Florida Road. Florida Road is located in Morningside, Durban, and has become an iconic landmark street known for its buzzing day and night life. However, due to …
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Investigating the relationships between land use characteristics, public transport network features and financial viability at a corridor scale
The successful integration of public transport and land development planning is likely to be central in determining how effectively the cities in the 'global south' manage the mounting pressures from rapid urbanization, population growth and rising income inequality. While a number of Sub-Saharan …
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Developing a 'Road Safety Desert' Methodology for South Africa
… about the state of road safety in a region, none of them have been able to make a radical difference in solving the road safety problem in the South African context. This indicates that current assessment methodologies are not sufficient for combatting the high fatality rate and do not …
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