This paper briefly discusses urban transport problems and conflicts in South Africa. The background of problems and conflicts from both a First and Third World point of view is summarized. Traffic aspects are discussed first and an overview of various short-term strategies to alleviate these problems is supplied. It is contended that such strategies should be implemented in a co-ordinated fashion so that they do not detract from one another. Secondly, road-user charging and pricing strategies to help fund urban transport facilities and transit services are suggested. Thirdly, areas of transport conflict are discussed. Specific policy goals and objectives of a new urban transport policy to address these transport policy to address these conflicts are suggested and five issues on which Government should focus are pointed out. They are: market co-ordination; subsidy strategy; co-ordination of technical and economic control measures; public participation and awareness; and contingency planning. Lastly, eight prerequisites for successful execution of transport policy and legislation are proposed. (A)
Samenvatting