Shova Kalula Presentation to NMT Conference 31 October … · • Shared Bicycle Project for...
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Shova Kalula Presentation to NMT Conference 31 October 2014
• Introduction and Background • Problem statement • Policy Framework • Objectives of the Programme • Beneficiary Targets • Performance Report
• Successes • Challenges
• Implementation Plan • Wayfoward
Presentation Outline
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Introduction and Background The Shova Kalula National Bicycle programme was introduced
as a pilot programme in 2001 Shova Kalula bicycle programme is an interventions to
improve mobility and access to basic needs as well as social and economic opportunities for people especially in rural, remote and poorly resourced areas including learners.
The initial target was 1 million bicycles by 2010. The Department has distributed more than 95 0000 Shova
Kalula bicycles nationally in all provinces. In support of the programme a number of bicycle maintenance
shops were established in provinces to deal with issues of maintenance and job creation/SMME development
The programme had its own success and challenges
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Hand over of bicycles by the Minister, 2007
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Policy Framework
The implementation of the Shova Kalula programme happens within the following policies: National Development Plan, 2030 White Paper on Transport Policy, 1996 Rural transport Strategy, 2007 Draft National Leaner Transport Policy Public Transport Strategy, 2007
The primary policy focus is to ensure that NMT programme are promoted and integrated into the mainstream public transport system
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Problem Statement
• Endemic inaccessibility, spatial distortion and economic marginalization particularly in the rural areas
• Learners walk long distance to schools. Of the 17, 5 million learners
that attended educational institution, more than half (about 11 million) walked all the way,
• Inaccessible public transport services
• Affordability for public transport services
• Biasness towards motorised- transport
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Problem Statement cont……
Shova Kalula Bicycles
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Objectives of the Shova Kalula Programme
To promote cycling as a low-cost mobility solution which would improve rural accessibility/ urban mobility to basic services including access to educational centres
To improve access to quality education by low cost, affordable and effective NMT services
To promote small business development and job creation through the establishment of maintenance systems and programme
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Qualification criteria: Accessibility in terms of maximum walking distance Availability of public transport which the earmarked area Affordability of the households
Beneficiaries eligible for free bicycles:
Prioritization of rural schools Learners who walk more that 3 km to schools but not more than
5km Youth (secondary and high schools) Farm – workers, local development schemes (for later
Beneficiary Targets
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Performance Report of the programme
Success The programme support the Department national policy priorities
in terms of promotion of NMT to ensure access to basic services and opportunities
Over 95 000 Bicycles have been distributed to deserving learners nationally by the Department of Transport thus enabling access to education
Provinces have embarked on their rollout as well Bicycles maintenance shops were established to support the
maintenance of bicycles and to develop small business/create jobs
Road safety training is a critical part of the programme An impact assessment was undertaken to assess the
implementation of the programme
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Performance Report of the programme ….
Challenges Financial sustainability of the programme. Government
funding cannot sustain the demand of bicycles Limited number of bicycles were distributed. Target of 1
million bicycle not met. Lack of manufacturing capacity of bicycles. Bicycles
parts are imported from Asia and assembled in SA Lack of high impact implementation approach in the
distribution of bicycles. Limited number of bicycles per school/community to create a critical mass and support sustainable SMME and create jobs.
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Performance Report of the programme ….
Challenges Durability and quality of bicycles. Some of the bicycles are
found not to suit conditions in rural areas Sustainability model for maintenance of bicycles. Bicycles
shops few and far between and most of the them have been closed
Lack of monitoring of the programme in terms of the impact of the programme
Lack of institutional capacity to monitor the programme at provincial level
Alignment and Integration of NMT into public transport system
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Three (3) year Distribution Plan (2014-17)
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Wayfoward Increase the number of bicycles to schools and other
beneficiaries Build manufacturing capacity locally to support the
economy, create jobs and develop local small businesses Focus on the sustainability of the programme in terms: providing high quality bicycles embark on high impact implementation approach and
creation of critical mass distribution i.e. 500 bicycles per school/community/area
Focus on the sustainable bicycle maintenance programme including SMME/job creation development as a critical success factor of the programme
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Wayfoward
Improve on the quality of the bicycles to cope with the terrain in many rural areas. Review of the 2007 bicycles specifications to focus on safety and durability
Explore partnerships (PPPs) with other role players to increase the number of bicycles distributed and improve the sustainable of the programme.
Development of NMT infrastructure for cycling and walking
Enforcement of safety regulations
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THANK YOU
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Shared Bicycle Project for Staff
Presentation to 2nd NMT Conference Pretoria, 31 October 2014
Background
• During COP17 the Municipality acquired some 280 bicycles and related equipment for delegates to utilise.
• The bicycles are of high quality and are men’s and lady’s types, of several sizes.
• They were sponsored by the Global Environmental Fund (GEF) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).
• Condition of sponsors was that bikes should be used by municipal staff.
The Bicycles
Promoting Non-Motorised Transport
• Shared Bicycle Project for municipal staff has been prepared jointly by ETA, Energy Office and City Fleet.
• Purpose of the project is to encourage municipal staff to use bicycles to get to meetings and to deliver messages in the Durban CBD.
• It is part of and depends on the much larger NMT initiative by ETA that is receiving funding from KfW
• This presentation focuses on cycling in the Durban CBD – 30 km of cycling routes – At most municipal offices and many other locations bicycle
racks have been installed – The pilot Cycling Station for municipal staff is being set up
Bicycle routes, station
and parking in CBD
Shared Bicycle Project • The pilot station is being set up at City Engineers’ Complex • Staff working at or near the complex has access to 20
bicycles, both male and female • Officials must register electronically before using the bikes • Scanning programme has been developed to track bikes
and helmets • Once pilot station operates smoothly, more stations will be
set up • During first year the bikes remain assets of ETA; bike
maintenance is contracted out, funded by the Energy Office • If the project is successful it will be handed-over to City
Fleet after first year
Who can register for pilot project?
• All members of staff that work at or close to
City Engineers’ Complex • Users register with name and staff number • Users must sign Terms and Conditions • Users must be able to ride a bicycle • 5 City Fleet official have been trained to assess
competency in short test
How to registers?
notice on infoinfo that registration is open
user registers on Registration website
user attends competency test
City Fleet activates registration
Registration website
How to use a bicycle?
User fetches key and a helmet from City Fleet cubicle where the equipment is scanned out
User unlocks a bicycle at station and goes on trip
User returns bicycle to station; and helmet and key to City Fleet where they are scanned back in
User reports technical problems to City Fleet; who record them on the scanning programme
Technical problems are forwarded to maintenance contractor to address them
Scanning programme
Isn’t it easy? Why did it take so long?
• Find place for the pilot station and build a roof • Develop Registration website and link it to municipal
website • Write a scanning programme and install it on municipal
system • Develop and implement a system of barcodes for
equipment • Develop Terms and Conditions and get them legally
approval • Convince role players of the merits of projects and get
their help, e.g. City Fleet to accommodate equipment and scan bicycles
Key ring with barcode
What did we learn?
• Setting up such a system is much more complicated than we have anticipated
• Greatest achievements are – the collaboration of ETA, Energy Office and City
Fleet – Identifying and training enthusiastic officials of
City Fleet to do competency assessments and who are keen to teach cycling
– Rising interest of ladies to learn how to cycle
Thula, Bule, Sifiso , Zama and Simphiwe of City Fleet