What did we learn from the eco mobility festival?

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