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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