Overview of RRT project SARF 5th Regional Conference for Africa 4 September 2014 Rustenburg’s IRPTN/BRT Background • 2008 – Rustenburg Local Municipality advertises IRPTN tender • 2009 – Rustenburg Integrated Network JV appointed as successful bidder – carry out operational feasibility study • 2010 – The 2010 FIFA World Cup acted as a catalyst for the implementation of Rustenburg’s IRPTN/BRT initiative • 2011 - Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) project launched • 2012 – Final planning and designs complete – construction begins • 2013-2016 – Infrastructure development continues • March 2016 – Inauguration of the Phase 1A service 2 The first step in the process of designing an improved public transport system has been to understand the key land use, population and travel characteristics of RLM The population in RLM is located largely on an axis shaped as a “V” formed by Rustenburg CBD at the base and the R510 road corridor to the northeast and R104-R565 to the northwest. Two main public transport corridors in the municipality are: - R510 with one-way 12-hour public transport passenger flows in the order of 34,000 to 50,000 - R104/R565 (Tlhabane/Phokeng) corridor in the order of 30,000 to 57,000 passengers one-way in a 12-hour period - Next highest volume corridors are R24 (7,500 pax), D108 (7,000 pax), N4 southeast of CBD (6,000 pax) 3 3 • • • • • Population around 550,000 inhabitants (2011 Census) The economy of Rustenburg as a secondary city is growing at a rate of 7 – 8% while the growth rate in other intermediate size cities in the Province are negative. The vehicle growth is 4% to 6% considerably higher compare with same size cities. Context 2025 Rustenburg City Development Strategy (Vision 2025) Public Transport Action Plan 2007 4 Evolution of the Network Design Phases 1 & 2 (staggered) NW Corridor – Tlhabane to CBD • • • • • Dedicated concrete lanes 6 stations substructures + CBD NMT along corridor Universal Accessibility Traffic signalisation Aerial view of NW Corridor NE Corridor – Boitekong to CBD • • • • • Dedicated concrete lanes 5 stations substructures NMT along corridor Universal Accessibility Traffic signalisation Lessons Learnt • “Change always comes bearing gift”-Prince Pritchett • It takes a generation to change people’s travel patterns-we are part of the revolution  I am Generation Y-the Technology Generation • Stakeholder Engagement  Inter-governmental; Municipal structure and political heads, business, industry and the community  Skills in transportation are scarce-let us build capacity in Municipalities  Sharing IRPTN experiences with other cities • Public transport (its infrastructure and technology) should shape the development of Rustenburg Thank you