An International Consultancy - Africa
Accra, Ghana Client: Ghana Infrastructure Ltd |
A feasibility study for the implementation of a mass transit system for the Ghanaian capital city of Accra. Commencing with a thorough review of existing studies and policy, the initial feasibility moved through examination of opportunities and constraints and technology option evaluation to settle upon a high quality rubber tyred solution of the kind developed in Curitiba, Brazil and Bogota, Columbia. The project was led by Ghana Infrastructure Limited and funded by the UK Department of Trade and Industry, sponsored by the Ghana Minister for Tourism and Modernisation of the Capital City. |
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Accra, Ghana Client: Mott MacDonald (World Bank) |
ITP was appointed as sub consultants to Mott MacDonald to develop a BRT pilot corridor from pre feasibility through to detailed design and contract preparation. ITP provided all transport planning, operational and preliminary design services. The project sought to regulate and provide order for public transport to the benefit of the user and the local economy. |
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Accra & Kumasi, Ghana Client: Government of Ghana (World Bank) |
A series of public transport routes to be used to test new regulatory legislation for bus services in the country with the aim of enhanced service provision were developed. Patronage on each route was analysed from which a service plan was derived and a complimentary business case for improved service provision developed. Each route was examined to identify physical improvements to facilitate more efficient bus services, stops/shelters designed and terminals. A set of procedure manuals for operations and enforcement were developed and training procedures developed for the implementation of Pilot Route Service Contracts (RSC). |
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Accra, Ghana Client: Government of Ghana |
ITP, working alongside TRANSAID, investigated the development of a ‘Women’s Transport Cooperative’ (WTC) that would own, manage and operate a transport fleet in Accra, Ghana. The concept of the WTC was designed to improve transport services for women traders and also to support the Government’s Public Transport and Poverty Alleviation Strategy. Across Africa, women are not normally involved in the planning, management and operation of transport systems although most transport investment decisions are likely to affect their mobility, access to employment opportunities and the success of their commercial activities. ITP liaised and consulted with Government departments and other Ghanaian stakeholders including surveying the women market traders to implement and establish the WTC. |
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Ghana Client: World Bank |
The study considered the level greenhouse gas emissions savings which could be achieved through the adoption of certain transport policies in Ghana. Scenarios included implementation of a BRT route and then roll-out to a wider BRT network, and the regulation of other bus routes to ensure efficient and higher quality service provision. ITP worked alongside an emissions specialist who undertook primary surveys of driving patterns in Accra to inform emissions estimation. Using the observed driving patterns from these surveys and wider journey data, ITP developed a micro-simulation model to reflect the existing situation and to enable the forecasting of changing travel conditions under future policy scenarios. The model outputs were then used to quantify the impact on emissions for the modelled area, the city as a whole and also to estimate the impact of adoption in other cities in Ghana. |
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Lagos, Nigeria Client: LAMATA (World Bank) |
The study objective was to identify and evaluate a preferred corridor for a BRT system to connect mainland Lagos with Lagos Island. The evaluation criteria included social/environmental impact, integration, demand and deliverability. Following identification the preferred corridor was investigated with a conceptual design developed that included infrastructure, stations and depot. An operational plan was developed that included vehicle specification, maintenance and mode of operation. Regulatory and institutional issues were investigated with recommendations made for regulatory and institutional reform to ensure that the BRT optimised its operation and was able to form part of an integrated transport network with its function not eroded by unfair competition. A business plan was constructed based upon a thorough analysis of potential patronage, revenue and operating costs. |
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Lagos, Nigeria Client: LAMATA (World Bank) |
ITP seconded staff to Lagos Area Metropolitan Transit Authority (LAMATA) to ensure successful transition of concept to detailed design. Outline design plans were produced that focussed upon maximum achievement with minimum disruption. BRT Lite consisted of a high level of segregation (approximately 90%) over a 25 Km corridor, new stops/shelters, off board ticketing and a route franchise arrangement between regulating authority and operators. Standards were set for operations and new vehicles secured. Construction was undertaken directly from ITP’s 1:1250 outline design plans. BRT Lite became operational in March 2008, approx. one year after commissioning of the feasibility study. |
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Lagos, Nigeria Client: LAMATA (World Bank) |
The development of a second BRT Line in Lagos that seeks to learn from the implementation of BRT Lite. ITP produced a forecast model, concept design and provided preliminary engineering design of the route. The physical works were driven by an assessment of wider impact including social and environmental. An operational service plan was produced to guide infrastructure and enable focused engagement with potential operators. User needs analysis drove design including stations and terminals. Integration with other projects and the existing BRT line was key. |
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Lagos, Nigeria Client: LAMATA (World Bank) |
ITP provided design supervision support to LAMATA for the detailed design of two BRT extensions. This ensured that concept and operational requirements were fully represented within infrastructure design. |
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Kampala, Uganda Client: World Bank |
ITP was appointed to define the long term conceptual design of the BRT System for Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area based upon current and forecasted travel demand as dictated by the land use and development plans by the local administration. This included the production of a forecasting and corridor appraisal model, the development of a BRT concept for application in Kampala, investigation and development of an institutional and regulatory structure to support BRT and the financial and socio-economic evaluation of the BRT. The study defined a long term vision with specific actions to be implemented in the short term |
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Johannesburg, South Africa Client: Portfutures |
A business plan for the revitalisation of the inland port outside Johannesburg was developed. The study commenced with a review of transport opportunity and institutional barriers to the development of this prime site on the edge of Johannesburg. The area is part of the Blue IQ regeneration initiative sponsored by Gauteng Province and National Government and possesses a major asset in an existing rail freight facility. The area itself is poorly served by road transport and lacks overall vision. |
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Southern Africa Client: Portfutures |
The technical and financial viability to operate a railway equipment leasing company in Southern Africa was analysed. The study focused on a market analysis of the supply, demand, accessibility and condition of railway stock and equipment in the SADC region. This included the development of a business model and negotiation with stock controllers. |
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Southern Africa Railway Network Review Client: Portfutures |
A review of the railway network for Southern Africa serving the SADC region was undertaken. The study covered the condition of the infrastructure and equipment, operations, management, traffic volumes, projected growth, transformational and restructuring, planned developments and identified potential opportunities for investors. |
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Intermediate Transit In South Africa Client: RTI-Stagecoach |
The potential of intermediate transit systems to the upgrading of public transport in the cities of South Africa was recognised by a delegation on study tour in Europe and South America. As part of the tour ITP introduced officers to the intermediate transit schemes of Europe and was thereafter charged with the development of a business case in conjunction with Gauteng Provincial Government and the National Department of Transport in Pretoria to develop pilot projects for Intermediate Transit Systems in three South African cities. The projects are to be part of a public private partnership using high quality European developed vehicles assembled in South Africa . |