Cape Towns Integrated Rapid Transit IRT System Presentation

Cape Town’s Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) System Presentation by Kylie Hatton Western Cape Department of Education City of Cape Town Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) includes: World-class Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) public transport system Network of pedestrian pathways and full-size bicycle lanes Close integration with other forms of public and private transport

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A) Feeder services in general traffic lanes Comparable to existing SA bus and taxi services Standard-sized buses Travel in mixed traffic Provide services into residential areas Provide connections to trunk services

B) Trunk services on dedicated lanes Trunk station Lane in middle of the roadway Dedicated lane identified with colour Major origin to major destination Larger vehicles

Principles of BRT: 1) Universal access Level boarding allows effortless entry for: prams and pushchairs • wheelchairs the elderly and children • bicycles

Principles of BRT: 1) Universal access 0. 94 m Bus floor close to pavement curb at all trunk route stops Large ramps onto trunk station platforms for raised level boarding

Principles of BRT: 2) Environmental health Reduced emissions from private vehicle use Advanced technology low emission buses

Principles of BRT: (3) Sustainable cities What can you buy with R 7 Billion ? 7 kms of underground rail 14 kms of elevated rail 40 kms of light rail 426 kms of BRT

Principles of BRT: (3) Sustainable cities High density development along transport corridors creates more efficient cities Important driver of economic growth Subsidised public transport allows equal access and unlocks opportunities in the city

Principles of BRT: (3) Sustainable cities Curitiba: Property development along BRT routes

Principles of BRT: (3) Sustainable cities Which would you choose?

BRT STATION SYSTEM

Clean, convenient and comfortable Enclosed, weather-proof stations Toilets, vending machines & recycling facilities

User-friendly system Real time information displays Individual route maps above doorways

User-friendly system Abundant signage giving location and directions Full system map in station

Electronic smart cards Allows transfers between routes on a single fare Eliminates cash transactions on vehicles Smooth processing of large numbers of passengers Sold at stations and retail outlets

Safe and secure Trunk stations monitored by: • Security cameras • Volunteer guides • Security guards • Ticket sales staff

Safe and secure All buses equipped with several CCTV cameras, GPS, internet connection, radio, panic buttons and engine monitors System monitored and directed from central control room

HIGH TECHNOLOGY ‘SMART’ BUSES Smooth, fast trip on dedicated lanes Large (18 m) articulated ‘bendy’ buses carry more people (>120) Passenger PA & audio Passenger entertainment display Weight monitoring Machinery monitoring Passenger information display Tetra On-Board CCTV Media server Auto door opening synched with station doors Wi-Fi GPS 3 G Modem Route display Driver audio Digital video Network switch recorder On board VLU (passenger info, schedule, AVL tracking, data) Driver video display Panic alarm Mobile data terminal Transponder

JOHANNESBURG’S REA VAYA SYSTEM

Rea Vaya: Ellis Park Station

HOW CAPE TOWN’S IRT WILL WORK

How IRT will work: 1) Phases Phase 1 A World Cup service Airport CBD link Inner city service CBD Green Point Stadium

How IRT will work: (1) Phases Rest of phase 1: West Coast to Atlantis route Phase 2: Metro South East (Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain) Phases 3 and 4: Delft, Blue Downs, Stellenbosch

How IRT will work: 2) Broad appeal Fares will be similar to • Buses running every those currently few minutes in peak charged • Around three times per Cheaper fares off peak hour in non-peak From R 4 to R 16 • Services from early morning to late evening

How IRT will work: (3) More than just buses

How IRT will work: (3) More than just buses Park and ride facilities at trunk stations 3 m wide cycle lane alongside entire length of key trunk routes Bicycles can be carried on board buses Heavy duty walk and cycle ways over roads

IRT infrastructure: Feeder Stations: City Bowl Network of feeder stations

IRT infrastructure: City Centre Station Civic Station on Hertzog Boulevard Five feeder platforms Four trunk platforms

IRT infrastructure: Granger Bay Station Granger Bay Boulevard proto-type station Pictures: 01/10

Benefits to Schools: 1. Security Cashless System No need for contact between drivers and school children No Sliding Door Operators Panic Buttons Security personnel on vehicles Formal stations

Benefits to Schools: 2. Reliability Not affected by traffic congestion on trunk routes Reliable public transport ensuring children do not miss exams or tests or arrive late Reliable travel to city schools from fast growing areas, e. g. Parklands

Benefits to Schools: 3. Flexibility Scheduled service, not affected by traffic congestion = after-school activities are not affected = rethink school hours = routes to new schools

Benefits to Schools: 3. Cost Saving Reliable public transport means that schools do not have to own buses or contract companies to transport learners Education department reduces money spent on transporting learners

Benefits to Schools: 4. Route Choices Route choice designed to maximise catchment area, particularly for schools Feeder routes & stations located within a catchment area of activities Schools are an important choice for station location and routes

Benefits to Schools: A reliable, safe public transport system will benefit ALL schools (poorer and more well off schools) Benefit to Education Department Benefit parents – less worry for parents whose children take public transport - parents with private cars no longer need to fetch and carry children More independence to school children

Benefits of learner usage of system Use of service out of off-peak periods Long term reduction in tidal commuter patterns Smoothing of peak demand services through flexible school hours

Questions? For further information please visit www. capetown. gov. za/irt