Safe, Inclusive Public Transport in Africa—Challenges and Opportunities Identified in Ghana and Namibia

Jones, Steven; Adanu, Emmanuel Kofi; Adams, Charles A.; Ambunda, Robert

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-17327-1_14

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“…Access to safe and inclusive public transport is among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the bases of improving the wellbeing of urban dwellers [14]. Also, [15] argues that accessibility of the BRT system can be improved by multiple corridors that intersect and form a network to expand travel options for passengers.…”

Section: Accessibility Of Brt Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Users’ Perception on Operation and Performance of Public Transport Systems in African Developing Countries: The Case of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania

Mchome,

Nzoya

2023

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Public transport system has been a means of addressing transportation challenges in urban areas, such as traffic congestion, traffic jam and long travel time in cities worldwide. Transportation in Africa is unique in that it has the least developed public transport systems in the world, while also being one of the fastest urbanizing continents. Bus Rapid Transit being one of the public transport systems was introduced in Africa in 2008 as a means to provide solution on urban transportation challenges. Despite of public transport being the main means of transport in African developing countries, there have been a number of challenges that affects efficiency of performance of the system and makes its users uncomfortable. Therefore, the study aimed at exploring the setbacks or challenges associated with operation and performance of the BRT system in the African developing countries and address them. The study employed mixed methods research design that integrates both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis. The study findings reveal that, there is an improvement on the perspectives of the commuters on public transport after introduction of BRT system. However, some challenges such as long waiting time, passengers overcrowding during peak hours, as well as safety and security can slowly change the perspective of the commuters. Therefore, to address these challenges it is recommended to reduce the long waiting time and improve accessibility by introduction of passenger information displays (bus information system) and automated fare collection system; reduce travel time by introduction of bus priority signal; and improve safety and security by introduction of signage and CCTV Camera within the bus How to cite this paper: Mchome, E.E. and Nzoya, U.W.

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Section: Accessibility Of Brt Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Various studies such as [16] and [14] have potrayed that passenger satisfaction on public transport is linked to knowing at what time the bus will arrive to the next stop or destination. Majority of the BRT commuters in Dar es Salaam are attracted by less time consumed or spent while travelling from one point to another.…”

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confidence: 99%