Public participation around the introduction of several proposed cycle lanes in Hanover Park will close on Saturday 2 September.
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate says the proposal to build universally accessible walking lanes, bicycle parking and other non-motorised transport facilities will improve the safety of all road users.
The new infrastructure is intended to significantly improve road safety for pedestrians in particular.
Various programmes are in the pipeline to provide safer, more accessible non-motorised transport (NMT) spaces for pedestrians and cyclists.
“We urge residents to please send us their comments and recommendations on the City’s plans to expand the NMT network to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, those using wheelchairs, people with prams and school children.
“This expansion includes footways, signage and intersection improvements that are universally accessible. With the communities’ input, we can ensure that the improvements and infrastructure we implement suit their needs for enhanced safety and access,” says Mayco member for Urban Mobility, Rob Quintas.
Up to 10% of people walk to their destinations, he says.
“NMT projects are identified in the Urban Mobility Directorate’s Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Network Plan.
“This NMT plan was developed to identify pedestrian and cycling routes along major and minor roads that link to and integrate with Public Transport and Public Services Projects and are implemented as budget or funding becomes available,” says Quintas.
The following streets have been earmarked in the Hanover Park area:
- Jan Smuts Drive from Turfhall Road to Klipfontein Road
- Turf Hall Road from Hanover Park Avenue to Orion Road
- Blomvlei Road from Jan Smuts Drive to Hanover Park Avenue
- Hanover Park Avenue from Turfhall Road to Lonedown Road
- Lonedown Road from Summit Road to Heinz Road
- Lodewyk Road from Surran Road to Bakker Road
- Newfields Road from Lodewyk Road to Turfhall Road
- Jim Francis Road from Bakker Road to Lodewyk Road
- Bakker Road from Jim Francis Road to Andrews Road
- Freda Road from Jim Francis Road to Andrews Road
- Turflyn Walk from Jim Francis Road to Andrews Road
Following the completion of the public participation process, if all goes to plan, construction will commence in October 2024, with completion set for June 2026. The work will be done in phases.
“Within the Hanover Park area the project scope focuses on improvements to pedestrian infrastructure by providing safe and accessible facilities within the existing road reserve.
“At this point, road widening is not expected. This includes the improvement of pedestrian access by widening the sidewalks and the provision of new facilities where necessary,” says Quintas.
“The project will also include the provision of dropped kerbs and tactile paving at all intersections, which will allow people with special needs, such as people in wheelchairs, people with impaired eyesight, and mothers pushing prams, to access the facility in a comfortable and safe manner.
“Access to adjacent properties were taken into account and accommodated in the design.”
To comment, email Transport.News@capetown.gov.za or visit www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay, or deliver your comments by hand at one of the facilities listed below.
- Public Participation Unit, Third Floor, Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town
- Subcouncil 11; Dulcie September Civic Centre, cnr Protea and Klipfontein Road, Kewtown
- Hanover Park library
