The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling on residents in the northern and southern regions to comment on proposed one-way road conversions in their respective areas.
The closing date for comments is Friday, 7 June 2024.
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According to the City, the directorate plans to convert 13 roads within subcouncils (SC) 6, 11, 14, 18 and 20.
‘One-way road conversions are a great tool in safeguarding road users in our communities. These measures enhance pedestrian safety, alleviate congestion during peak periods and increase parking availability,’ says City’s MMC for Urban Mobility Councilor Rob Quintas.
‘These conversions will also benefit schools that have a higher number of vulnerable road users during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups. The statutory public comment process is an important aspect of this undertaking,’ adds Quintas.
Residents and road users in the southern and northern regions are therefore encouraged to view maps and designs of affected roads, as well as submit comments on the City’s proposal to implement these traffic management measurements here.
The City will also be hosting information sessions on the following days:
- Baartmans and Pretorius Streets, Southfield (SC18): Tuesday, 4 June, from 4pm to 7pm at Retreat Civic Centre, 19 Toring Weg, Retreat
- Aandwind and Silverwater Streets, Kirstenhof (SC20): Wednesday, 5 June, from 3pm to 6pm at Kirstenhof Primary School, 18 Lente Street, Kirstenhof
- SC 6 and 11 were held earlier this month
For more information, interested parties can contact the City of Cape Town’s call centre on 08600 103 089. For any queries on how to submit a comment, the public can contact the following Public Participation Unit representatives:
- Anthea Bendie: 021 400 1450 | [email protected]
- Zandile Mahlasela: 021 400 5501 | [email protected]
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