Fact Sheet
Date : 09 May 2013
Subject: INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT
The integration of the Gautrain system with other public transport services remains one
of the primary objectives of the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA). The GMA
advocates the coordination of transport activities to maximise the efficiency of public
transport services and contribute to the economic growth and development of the
Gauteng Province.
Strategic objectives have been developed to enhance the integration of the
Gautrain System with the other public transport services. The following focus areas
have been identified and form the basis of integration management:
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stakeholder engagement;
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station integration;
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feeder and distribution services integration;
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spatial integration; and
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ticketing interoperability.
The GMA has continuous engagements with the City of Johannesburg (CoJ), City of
Tshwane (CoT), Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) and Passenger Rail
Agency of South Africa (PRASA) to discuss integration. The stakeholder engagements
facilitate the alignment of transport plans, the improvement of operational integration
and the improvement of the passenger experience.
The GMA is involved in the following integration initiatives that are based on the
strategic objectives.
1.
Park Station Integration
The GMA, CoJ and PRASA developed a plan to improve integration of various modes
of public transport services at Park Station. The focus areas included the integration of
bus routes (Gautrain, Rea Vaya and Metrobus), the improvement of accessibility, the
improvement of signage, the development of an integrated transport map and
integrated communication.
The public transport interface at Park station includes the Gautrain, Metrorail, Rea
Vaya, Metrobus and other long distance transport services. The Metrobus routes were
re-routed and a bus stop provided adjacent to Park Station. The signage directing
passengers to the various modes of transport has been implemented, however
additional signage will be implemented on the completion of the PRASA
enhancement project. The first phase of accessibility improvement was completed
with the construction of an additional walkway.
The integrated transport map for Park Station was developed (attached). The map
highlights the available bus services, the routes, the frequency of the services and
points of interest. The distribution will be done collectively by the transport service
providers at the completion of the printing process.
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2.
Park and Ride Study
The GMA appointed a service provider to conduct a feasibility study for Park & Ride
and Ride Sharing sites. The purpose of the study is to identify possible park & ride sites
along major public transport routes in order to encourage commuters to use public
transport. There is also an opportunity to alleviate the parking capacity challenges at
Gautrain stations. It is expected that the feasibility study report will be delivered in
June 2013.
3.
Tshwane Rapid Transport (TRT) planning
The GMA is involved in the consultation forums and planning of the TRT. The TRT station
has already been completed opposite Hatfield Station and will form part of the
proposed route to Pretoria CBD. The TRT will provide a feeder and distribution service
at Hatfield and Pretoria stations. The GMA has been involved from the planning phase
in order to enhance the integration of public transport services.
4.
Marlboro Station Shuttle
The Linbro Park Shuttle service operated by a taxi-owned company from Marlboro
Station continues to provide an excellent quality of service to commuters. There are
plans to extend the shuttle service to service other routes in the vicinity of Marlboro.
The proposed routes include two additional routes to Woodmead and Greenstone.
Additional details on the development of these services will be communicated prior
to implementation.
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The above initiatives provide an overview of some of the integration initiatives
spearheaded by the GMA. There is still much to be done collectively to improve
mobility of public transport passengers. Continuous engagement with other public
transport service providers and the alignment of transport plans is essential in order to
provide an integrated and seamless public transport service. The development of
ticketing interoperability is imperative in order to enhance public transport services.
The GMA will continue to focus on the integration of the Gautrain system with other
public transport services and the development of other public transport solutions.
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