Urban densities and transit: an analysis of Cape Town's integrated rapid transit system from 2010-2016 with specific focus on the Western Corridor.

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The density of urban development plays a prominent role in the successful functioning of any public transport system. The MyCiti Bus System was implemented by the City of Cape Town in 2010 with a view of relieving traffic congestion resulting from over-dependence on private vehicles. Changes in population and land uses around MyCiti stations along the Western Corridor of the bus system were analysed to identify if density changes have occurred since the implementation of the system that can assist it in becoming more effective. The changes have not been significant but this can possibly be attributed to the relatively limited time-span since its inception, however, the research identified factors that are actively hindering the densification around these stations. The City needed to be more pro-active with the implementation of the MyCiti system to ensure higher density development. The low-density development that is evident in Cape Town is not ideal for the MyCiti system but provides an opportunity for the City to respond with appropriate land use and development programmes to ensure the success of the transport system.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University