Jaco PIEK

Jaco Piek is a transport economist specialising in socio-economic and cost-benefit analyses, transport planning and policy analysis, with a focus on spatial and development-oriented projects. He holds a Master’s in Transport Economics, with research on public transport affordability and accessibility. Currently working in the City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate, he is committed to reducing transport-related poverty and improving access to economic opportunities.

He has experience in public transport planning, operations, cost modelling, economic evaluations and green mobility strategies. As a member of UITP’s Transport Economics & Finance Committee, he engages in discussions on financial strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs by increasing customer focus. His research on affordability in Cape Town highlights the financial burden on lower-income households and the need for equitable transport policies. He believes an efficient, integrated transport system plays a key role in mitigating historical inequalities and fostering socio-economic development.