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Ekurhuleni unveils world-class transport centre

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JOHANNESBURG,- A multimillion-rand transport management centre (TMC) is set to revolutionise public transport in the Ekurhuleni metro as well as increase economic activity in the area.
The centre situated in Kempton Park is a R16 million investment designed to the hub of Ekurhuleni’s developing integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN).
“This is the brain. All those tributaries will be connected intelligently to this head. The centre and the IRPTN, which is still being developed, would link the metro’s nine towns and 17 townships in a compact, efficient way,” says Ekurhuleni Mayor, Mondli Gungubele.
“As the public transport network grows, we will add the additional buses to the monitoring process. The intention is to equip all the new buses with Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) devices to enable the staff at the TMC to monitor the movement of the buses.”
He explains the infrastructure would ensure accessibility and affordability for residents, while it also contributing to productivity and profitability in the metro.
Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Roads and Transport, Petrus Mhlarhi, explains that among other features, the centre will monitor closed-circuit television surveillance.
It will be responsible for the management, tracking, maintenance and operations of buses, incident management and automated fare collection, as well as provide a place where commuters can get information.
All new buses would be equipped with automated vehicle location devices to enable the staff at the transport management centre to monitor the movement of the buses.
The screens will be used to display bus routes, show CCTV footage at bus stations and also to monitor major roads such as the N3 and N12.
Ekurhuleni’s website can also be monitored so that online consumer complaints can be addressed.
The new wall-mounted technology is said to be the first of its kind to be installed in Africa.
The hi-tech centre will create at least 16 employment opportunities.
Provision has also been made to accommodate Ekurhuleni metro police officials at the centre to allow them to assist with law enforcement.
Meanwhile, the metro is hoping to launch its bus rapid transit system, known as Harambee, in 2017, Gungubele discloses.
The first phase, linking Tembisa to OR Tambo International Airport, is already under construction.
The second phase will run from the airport to Boksburg, while the third phase will go to Vosloorus.
The total route will eventually span 56 km.
Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, is a manufacturing hub with a population of more than 3 million.
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