Public transport systems are defined as informal transportation which operates between the public and individual private spheres. In Africa, paratransit is characterised by low quality of vehicles and chaotic management but it also provides cheap, accessible and flexible transport solutions … Continue reading →
In 1987 and 1993, the National Department of Transport, South Africa, published manuals to address the needs of cyclists and pedestrians only. These manuals, however, became out-dated due to new technologies and developments in the provision of facilities for non-motorised transport (NMT). … Continue reading →
Working with Umtha Strategy and Planning, we spent two years conducting research across South Africa, in formative research, gap analysis and the assessment of barriers to behaviour change for Soul City Health & Development (2004-2005), in order to prepare workshops for small-group training: … Continue reading →
The Flexible Working Programme (FWP) Strategy (first draft, 2015) is one response to Transport for Cape Town’s Travel Demand Management (TDM) Strategy, and proposes measures that not only attend to critical sustainable transportation matters, but also have the added benefit … Continue reading →
The threat climate change poses to health, equity, and development has been rigorously documented. However, in an era marked by economic crisis, regional conflicts, natural disasters and growing disparities between rich and poor, the joint global actions required to address … Continue reading →
In 2006, Cape Town experienced more than 150 days where air pollution levels were higher than internationally accepted standards. This means that for nearly half of 2006, the people of this city were breathing in smoke and gases that are harmful to … Continue reading →
