The document summarizes the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project for the City of Tshwane, South Africa. The BRT project will have two phases and will consist of two main routes, lines 1 and 2, covering a total distance of 67.6 km. It will include 52 stations along the routes. The BRT system is aimed to meet the public transportation demands and connect communities with employment and commercial areas. Some challenges of the project include incorporating existing public transportation operators, acquiring buses that meet specifications, and addressing infrastructure requirements within set timeframes.

1. World Bank “ Bus Rapid Transit: Lessons Learned and Learning” Forum Washington DC Presented by: Hilton Vorster Hannes van der Merwe 14 January 2009 Bus Rapid Transit Project: City of Tshwane

3. CITY OF TSHWANE 2,27 million residents Area 3200 km 2 Length = 65 km Width = 55km Zone of Choice 47% Population 22% Work Opportunities

4. City of Tshwane Capital City and Diplomatic City Nature Reserves Intellectual Capital Automotive Industry Innovation Hub 2010 Host City

6. The General Overview of the approach to route definition and corridor structure consisted of a double approach Phased approach Phase I Layered approach Phase II Future Routes Feeder and Enhanced System Connectivity with other modes of transportation Operational Plan Feeders Enhanced BRT System Rail

8. Phase 1: Station Location and Route Map

10. System required to meet the total estimated demand Item Line 1 Line 2 Overall Route Corridor Length 37.3 km 33.2 km 67.6 km Length of Dedicated Bus lanes 74.6 km 66.4 km 135.2 km Number of Terminals 2 Terminals 2 Terminals 4 Terminals Number of Stations 17 Stations 36 Stations 52 Stations Average Station Separation 1,960 m 920 m 1,320 m Number of Bays per Station 1, 2 or 3 bays 1 bay Station Length 20, 50 or 81 m 20 m Station Width 3.0 to 4.9 m 3.0 m AM Peak Hour Frequency 90 departures 40 departures AM Peak Hour Headway (gap) 40 seconds 90 seconds AM Period Headway 57 seconds NA AM Peak Frequency - All Stops Service 40 departures 20 departures AM Peak Frequency - Express Service 1 20 departures (from Hebron ) 20 departures AM Peak Frequency - Express Service 2 30 departures (from Mabopane) - Operational Speed (Max speed 90kph) All Stops - 46kph Express 1 - 53kph Express 2 - 58kph All Stops - 26 kph Express - 35 kph Estimated Fleet Size – articulated buses 136 97 233

14. Snapshots of sections of the route Central Business District Central Business District Church Square Freeway

15. Snapshots of sections of the route Urban Area Station Area Arterial - Urban Area Urban Area

16. Thank you for your attention!! Contact Details: Hilton Vorster Hannes van der Merwe +27123587950 +27124266248 +27824692285 (Mobile) +27832648281 [email_address] [email_address]