Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025
DUE 20 March 2025
, ACTIVITIES
QUESTION 1 Study the following article: Banister, D & Berechman, Y. 2001. Transport
development and the promotion of economic growth. Journal of Transport Geography 9:209–218
Evaluate the article and write a paragraph on the link between transport development and economic
growth. Provide an explanation on which should be first and motivate your explanation. (10).
QUESTION 2 The Moloto road between Gauteng and Mpumalanga is known for its high accident
rate. The Mpumalanga Provincial Roads Department is considering upgrading the road. You are
appointed as a consultant to the Roads Department to advise them on this project and its suitability.
(15) Refer to page 13.14 of the prescribed NATMAP 2050. Table 13.1 gives the “Common Basis
Assessment Framework”. TRL3701 TRL3702 TRL3704 TRL3705