Possibilities of sustainable transport in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) in South Africa

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Abstract

Sustainable transport means mobility, non-reliance on fossil fuel, reliable and affordable transport; non-harmful to people, the environment and not causing climate change. Although South Africa is a lower contributor of CO2 emission as compared to the OEDC countries, it is still a major contributor within the SADC countries. The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is the largest city in South Africa were most of the economic transactions are taking place. Just like any other large city, it experiences over population making the transport system unsustainable. South Africa as a developing country is faced with socio-economic challenges which are hindering the development of sustainable transport. The study is conducted using the exploratory research method to explain the status quo of the transport system in South Africa as well as revealing major causes which slow down the development of sustainable transport. The exploratory research is chosen due to the early development of the literature on sustainable transport, supplier and enterprise development in South Africa.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Kuala Lumpur, IEOM 2016
PublisherIEOM Society
Pages1087-1095
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9780985549749, 9780985549756
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventIEOM Detroit Conference, IEOM 2016 - Southfield, United States
Duration: 23 Sept 201625 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
ISSN (Electronic)2169-8767

Conference

ConferenceIEOM Detroit Conference, IEOM 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySouthfield
Period23/09/1625/09/16

Keywords

  • City of Johannesburg
  • Department of transport
  • Socio-economic challenges
  • Sustainable transport

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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