The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling upon residents to be active participants in the city’s future by providing input on proposed traffic calming measures.
These initiatives target various neighbourhoods, including Kraaifontein, Bonteheuwel, Delft, Boston, Bellville, Bishop Lavis, Parow, Ravensmead, Edgemead, Oakdale, Adriaanse, Vredelust, Northpine, Greenville and Valhalla Park.
The primary objective of these measures is to bolster pedestrian safety, with a particular focus on areas around schools. These are the locations where the highest concentration of vulnerable road users, such as children, is typically found.
‘Receiving comments and suggestions from these communities is a vital aspect of our planning process, and I urge residents to take a look at the plans on the City’s website and not to hesitate to make contact with us should they have any questions or comments,’ emphasised Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s mayoral committee member for urban mobility.
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The intention is to implement traffic calming measures in all the areas listed and residents are encouraged to provide their feedback to ensure that these initiatives align with community needs and expectations. However, it’s important to note that the actual implementation of these measures is contingent on funding availability.
Residents and other affected parties can review the proposed designs and the list of affected streets and roads on the City’s website.
The commenting period for these proposed traffic calming measures will be open until 2 December, 2023, so there is ample time for residents to review the plans and provide their suggestions.
The proposed traffic calming measures encompass a number of changes and improvements, from speed bumps and crosswalks to more efficient traffic flow and enhanced pedestrian safety. Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate seeks to address the specific needs of each community, ensuring that the changes are well-aligned with local conditions.
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Residents in different sub-council areas can also visit the following locations to learn more about the proposed measures:
- Sub-council 2: Municipal Offices, 87 Brighton Way, Kraaifontein
- Sub-council 3: Milnerton Municipal Building, First floor Royal Ascot, Bridle Way, Milnerton
- Sub-council 4: Municipal Offices, Corner of Voortrekker and Tallent Roads, Parow
- Sub-council 5: Municipal Offices, Corner of Jakkalsvlei Avenue and Kiaat Road, Bonteheuwel
- Sub-council 6: Municipal Offices, Voortrekker Road, Bellville
- Sub-council 7: Municipal Offices, Oxford Street, Durbanville
- Sub-council 15: Pinelands Training Centre, Central Square, St Stephens Road, Pinelands
Libraries in different neighbourhoods also offer the opportunity to learn more about the proposed traffic calming measures. The participating libraries include:
- Brighton Way, Kraaifontein
- Carl Van Aswegen Street, Bellville
- Lavis Drive, Bishop Lavis
- Bonteheuwel Town Centre, Bluegum Street, Bonteheuwel
- Cnr Delft and Voorburg Roads, Delft
- Edgemead Avenue, Edgemead
- Cnr Mcintyre Street and 1st Avenue, Parow
- Angela Street, Valhalla Park
- Adriaanse Avenue, Elsies River
- Cnr Dullah Omar and Peter Mokaba Streets, Fisantekraal
If you face challenges in providing written comments, such as difficulty in reading or writing, disabilities or other disadvantages, special assistance will be available to ensure your inputs or comments are recorded and submitted to the municipality.
To find out more or for assistance, contact Anathi at 021 400 9825 or email [email protected].
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