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dc.contributor.advisorAllopi, Dhiren-
dc.contributor.authorAdewumi, Emmanuel Olusegunen_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-10-30T11:56:48Z
dc.date.available2015-10-30T11:56:48Z
dc.date.issued2014-
dc.identifier.other637478-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10321/1387-
dc.descriptionSubmitted in fulfilment for the degree of Magister Technologiae: Civil Engineering and Surveying, Durban University of Technology, Durban. South Africa, 2015.en_US
dc.description.abstractInvariably, a high percentage of the population of South Africa depends on public transport. In order to continue to satisfy commuters in terms of comfort, travel time, reliability of service and traffic congestion, there is a need to improve the efficiency of moving passengers to reduce travel time, delay time and number of stops. In the quest for advancement and improvement in public transport, many countries now embark on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems based on the successful implementation of the system by cities like Curitiba (Brazil) and Bogota (Columbia). Government departments/transport authorities are often faced with the challenge of selecting the most suitable BRT system relative to the unique features of its transport demands and urban layout. Hence, this study proposes the determination of the most appropriate BRT system for the eThekwini Municipal Area (EMA). An in-depth literature review was conducted in order to determine the most adoptable BRT system amongst median, kerb side and segregated BRT systems, taking into consideration cost implications, safety of the passengers, pedestrian crossing, physically challenged commuters, vehicle option and manoeuvres. Physical assessment and critical review of the current operating BRT systems in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth in South Africa was employed in this study as well as a critical comparison among these systems. The pros and cons of the three functional BRT systems in South Africa were stated and a way forward for EMA was recommended. Lastly, an assessment of the proposed BRT system in EMA was conducted on the existing Phase 1 and the remaining three phases. The review conducted was based on route inspection, access to property, factors considered in the selection of a BRT system, demand analyses of the routes and the evaluation of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth BRT systems. Guidelines were also provided for the remaining proposed BRT routes which could be adopted by the eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) in order to enhance a better performance in EMA over the three functional BRT systems in South Africa using the aforementioned criteria.en_US
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dc.subject.lcshBus rapid transit--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.subject.lcshUrban transportation--South Africa--Durban--Planningen_US
dc.subject.lcshLocal transit--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.titleDetermination of the most appropriate bus rapid transit system for the eThekwini Municipal Areaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.51415/10321/1387-
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