Strategic transport solutions that connect communities and enable trade across African markets, from highways to urban transit systems.
Urban mobility systems in many African cities are fragmented, unsafe, and inefficient, resulting in long travel times, high transport costs, congestion, and poor access to jobs and services. Transport planning addresses how people and goods move within and between cities, ensuring systems are safe, integrated, and fit for purpose.
National and provincial transport departments, metropolitan and local municipalities, public transport authorities, development agencies, and large developers implementing transport-intensive developments or regeneration projects.
Poor transport planning often results in plans that are technically sound but not implementable. Common failures include misaligned land use and transport planning, underestimation of demand, lack of integration between modes, and solutions that are unaffordable or politically unviable.
OAR's approach is implementation-led. We integrate transport planning with land use, funding realities, governance structures, and operational constraints. Our work prioritises practicality, safety, and inclusivity, ensuring that transport plans can move from paper to delivery.
Our experience spans Southern, Central, and East Africa, including integrated transport plans, BRT systems, public transport networks, parking strategies, and road safety studies in cities such as Johannesburg, Tshwane, Mangaung, Ekurhuleni, and Kinshasa.
Explore our specialist transport engineering disciplines in detail.
Integrated mobility strategies for growing African cities and regions. Long-term frameworks to guide transport investment and development.
Learn MoreDesigning and implementing integrated public transport strategies with a focus on Bus Rapid Transit systems that transform cities.
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Learn MoreComprehensive transport solutions designed to enhance connectivity, safety, and sustainability across Africa.
OAR delivers integrated transport planning solutions that align mobility systems with economic and social growth. Our team prepares national and regional transport masterplans, corridor strategies, and demand forecasts tailored to Africa's needs.
We combine data-driven analysis with local realities to design multimodal networks that connect people and goods. Our focus is on creating resilient systems that adapt to population growth and climate change.
We provide comprehensive consulting for the planning, design, and management of roads and highways. OAR works on urban arterials, peri-urban connectors, and cross-border trade corridors that facilitate regional integration.
Our expertise covers geometric design, pavement structures, safety audits, and asset management strategies. We emphasise cost-effective and climate-resilient solutions that extend the life of road infrastructure.
OAR specialises in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems that improve urban mobility while reducing congestion and emissions. We design BRT networks that integrate with feeder routes, non-motorised transport, and urban growth patterns.
Our services include passenger demand analysis, operational planning, and infrastructure design. By tailoring international best practices to African cities, we deliver BRT systems that are scalable, affordable, and inclusive.
Rail is the backbone of freight and passenger movement in Africa, and OAR supports its revitalisation through modern planning and design. Our services cover feasibility studies, corridor development, and integration with ports, airports, and roads.
We focus on cost recovery models and financing strategies that make rail projects bankable. Whether for urban commuter rail or national freight networks, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
Air transport is critical for connectivity and economic competitiveness across Africa. OAR provides planning and advisory services for airports, including passenger flow analysis, ground access planning, and terminal design integration.
We help cities develop aviation hubs that align with broader transport systems. Our expertise extends to masterplanning regional airports that improve accessibility to remote areas.
Ports and harbours are vital gateways for trade, and OAR supports their planning and modernisation. We provide services for ferry terminals, cargo handling facilities, and harbour access infrastructure.
Our approach integrates maritime transport with inland logistics corridors, ensuring seamless freight movement. We consider resilience to climate risks such as flooding and sea-level rise in all our designs.
OAR designs freight and logistics strategies that strengthen supply chains and reduce costs for African economies. Our expertise includes dry ports, logistics hubs, and multimodal corridors that connect producers to markets.
We assess freight flows across borders and optimise routing for efficiency and sustainability. With a focus on intermodal integration, we enable seamless transfer between road, rail, and maritime systems.
We believe in building inclusive cities where walking and cycling are safe, accessible, and prioritised. OAR plans NMT corridors, pedestrian zones, and cycling networks integrated with public transport.
Our designs emphasise safety, universal access, and climate resilience. By promoting active mobility, we reduce congestion, emissions, and dependency on private cars. NMT is central to creating healthy, equitable, and connected communities.
OAR ensures that transport infrastructure serves all users, including persons with disabilities, children, and the elderly. We integrate universal design principles into roads, BRT stations, airports, and public spaces.
Our planning considers accessibility standards, wayfinding, and barrier-free environments. By doing so, we align with global best practices and Sustainable Development Goals. Universal access is not only a right - it is a driver of inclusive economic growth.
Rural connectivity remains one of Africa's greatest challenges, and OAR works to close this gap. We design and upgrade rural road networks that link communities to schools, healthcare, and markets.
Our solutions balance technical quality with affordability, using context-sensitive designs and labour-based methods where appropriate. We incorporate maintenance strategies to ensure long-term usability and resilience against climate impacts.
Our transport engineering projects create lasting benefits for communities and economies across Africa.
Let's discuss how our transport engineering expertise can transform your mobility challenges into opportunities for growth.