what did we learn from the eco mobility festival?
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What did we learn from the Eco-Mobility Festival?Madeleen Engelbrecht, Vanessa Peers and Mmanake Mokitimi
SATC 2016 NMT session
Eco-Mobilitytravel through integrated, socially inclusive, and environmentally friendly transport optionsintegrating walkingcyclingwheelingpublic transport
Showcase eco-mobile alternatives
Illustrate lifestyle benefits of a car-free environment
Catalyst for a mind shift away from cars
Transport Plan
Festival Transport
Focus area around Gautrain Station
Free public transport loop linked to park and ride collection points
Wider sidewalks&Cycle lanes
27% increase in MBT trips8% reduction in car trips 14% increase in Gautrain passengers15% increase at Sandton station 690 P&R users per day98% increase in buses
Shift to public transport?
What mode did people change to?
Who changed to Gautrain / P&R & bus?
Gautrain
BusP&R
Bus
Who changed NMT?
NMT
Who cycled? - daily figure60 20
4025
Pedestrian numbersAt Gautrain stationAlex Great Walk
Hourly volumes
1,037 pax boarding the free shuttles along the temporary loop
. 44% boarded at the Gautrain Station
Conclusions
People are prepared to change if there is an alternative
Commuters will use public transport if a safe and reliable option such as Gautrain is available
More people walked and cycled – desperate need to improve NMT infrastructure
In one month – a notable change in travel behaviour was observed
Gautrain Park & Rides with bus lanesVote for Reliability and safety & transport option at originPeople walked and enjoyed itChanged in one month…
Missed opportunity
Legacy projects
What do we recommend?
All these plans; 31%
Widening of pavements/side-
walks20%
More cycle lanes; 10%
Public transport loop; 13%
Safe park and rides; 13%
Public transport priority lanes; 14%
What do people want to see
Focussed improvement of NMT around Gautrain Stn
Randburg and Morningside cycle lanes
Continue the programme –
ShowcaseMeasure >> valuePartnerships
“Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change” Tony Robbins
“Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change” Tony Robbins