City’s transport gains in the South Articles|October 26, 2020 Over the past two years, the City’s Transport Directorate has implemented projects in Cape Town’s southern area that are aimed at relieving congestion and improving the safety of residents and motorists. Some of the areas in the southern district where projects were implemented include Heideveld; Kommetjie; Lansdowne; Masiphumelele and Ottery . Read More
MyCiTi travelling app a part of everyday life for commuters Articles|October 15, 2020 The MyCiTi users have embraced the MyCiTi travelling app since its launch. It has only been a year since MyCiTi introduced the official travelling app and already it has been downloaded more than 32 000 times. The app has been used more than one million times and an average of 8 000 passengers use the app on a daily basis, enjoying this quick and convenient way to access service information. User data reveals that the app’s journey planner function has been used over 500 000 times and that more than 1 500 messages were sent to the Transport Information Centre via the app for quick responses. Read More
Another traffic alleviation project done and dusted Articles|October 14, 2020 The City’s Transport Directorate in partnership with the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has completed the upgrade and widening of Broadway Boulevard, one of the main access routes in Somerset West. Read More
City eases congestion – one area at a time Articles|October 11, 2020 Over the past two years, the City’s Transport Directorate has implemented projects in Cape Town’s central area that are aimed at improving the safety of residents and motorists. The central district includes areas such as Atlantis, Blaauwberg, Milnerton and Killarney. Read More
City appeals to public to abide by CBD parking time restrictions Articles|October 09, 2020 The City of Cape Town’s Transport Directorate urges all residents to abide by the parking bay time restrictions in the CBD and to refrain from illegal parking. With less commuters frequenting the CBD during lockdown, most people started parking close to their work places. However, with the introduction of Alert Level 1, traffic within the CBD has increased. In overcoming the economic hardship brought on by the pandemic, businesses desperately need parking bays to be available throughout the day for use by their customers. As of 12 October 2020, the City’s Transport Enforcement unit will be monitoring the overstaying of allowable time permitted at on-street parking bays and the illegal use of exclusive-use bays for loading and for those that require a special needs permit. Read More
Residents reminded to comment on City’s revised Parking Policy Articles|September 16, 2020 The City’s revised Parking Policy has been available for comment since last month. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to read the revised policy, and to submit their comments and proposals by the close of business on 23 September 2020. Read More
City to commence roadworks in Waterkant Street Articles|September 14, 2020 The City of Cape Town’s Transport Directorate will commence with roadworks in Waterkant Street from the corner of Waterkant and Long Streets. The work is scheduled to take place from 16 September to 2 October 2020, weather permitting. Read More
New Bosmansdam Road offers better driving experience Articles|September 09, 2020 In November 2019, the City’s Transport Directorate commenced with the second phase of the Bosmansdam Road upgrade. This entailed the rehabilitation of the westbound two-lane carriageway between Koeberg Road and Montague Gardens. The project is now complete and this stretch of road now has two carriageways, upgraded sidewalks and useful median with a total of four lanes. Read More
First day for City’s new Transport Executive Director Articles|September 01, 2020 Dalene Campbell is the City of Cape Town’s new Executive Director for Transport. Today, 1 September 2020, is her first day at the office. Read More
Residents advised of roadworks in Bo-Kaap, Fresnaye, Gardens Articles|August 28, 2020 The City’s Transport Directorate will be working on roads in Fresnaye, Bo-Kaap and Gardens from 31 August 2020 until 25 September 2020, pending inclement weather and unforeseen delays. Read More