To encourage sustainability the City of Cape Town officials are introducing and encouraging residents to move away from driving but rather opt for public transport, walking and cycling.
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According to BusinessTech “Mayoral Committee member for Urban Mobility, councillor Rob Quintas highlighted plans aimed at creating pedestrian-centric and cycle-friendly transport corridors for those making use of public transport.”
Capetonians are encouraged to make use of these Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) facilities that are being implemented in and around the Mother City.
The NMT programme is currently on Stage four of improving and/or building from stretch the sidewalks and cycle route.
NMT routes are placed around the public transport networks for easy access and connections to buses and trains.
To date, “The City’s fast-developing NMT routes can be found along streets, major roads and greenbelts across Cape Town including areas such as the central city, Khayelitsha, Kraaifontein and between the CBD and Melkbos area,” said Quintas.
NMT routes will extend to the southeast where MyCiTi routes are being established.
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