TRANSPORT FORUM PRESENTATIONCONGESTION &TRAFFIC CALMING
INTERVENTIONS
Khayelitsha has a large number of population of private car
users, public transport users and non-motorised transport
users. As a result commuting experiences a high rate of
chronic congestions during both the AM/PM Peak which
has both Economic and Environmental Impact.
27 August 2015
TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN KHAYELITSHA
• Traffic Congestion is an negative externality
caused by various factors, during peak times both
AM/PM Peak, the following roads are identified
Walter Sisulu Road, Japhta Masemola Rd, Bonga
Drive, Mew Way & Spine Road.
• Congestion is not only aligned to Road Network
• During the Tom Toms 4th Annual Grobal Traffic
Index measured over 95 000 km of roadways in
Cape Town, Cape Town is South Africa most
congested City.
SAFETY &SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS
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Traffic Services
Enforcement
COCT Law Enforcement
Metro Police
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM
• Comprised of 1050 signalized intersection
with an additional 335 signalized pedestrian
crossing.
• 75%(76) are connected and controlled from
the Transport Management Centre(TMC)
• The System uses the Split Cycle Offset
Optimisation Techniques (SCOOT) software to
assist in synchronizing the 760 intersection
traffic signals.
TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY REVIEW
• Currently the COCT tabled the TRAFFIC CALMING
POLICY REVIEW
• Traffic calming is the practise of placing physical
measures in a road to control the speed at which
motorists travel.
• Measures often used are speed humps,raised
pedestrian crossing,raised intersection &mini
traffic circles.
• Currently, two areas of consent is Corner of
Njongo Street, Site-C (Nolungile Taxi Rank) &Japhta
Masemola Road & Bonga Drive.
Proposal for Civic Led Traffic Control
Interventions
• Codeta in-house traffic control intervention
initiative which is noted by the Transport Forum
but there is a designated institution for traffic
control,the legislative framework that governs
these mandates. The Traffic Control dept will
provide leadership and current project like training
of PTA.The compliance &alignment with both
National &Provincial Legislation Framework and
the City of Cape Town Traffic By-Law.
• It is aimed at addressing the high number of
vehicles in the Kuwait Rank. When the rank was
established it was only for few vehicles.
• Currently, Nolungile Public Transport Interchange
located in Site-C has the capacity to accommodate
less MBT, yet the demand has risen which requires
more supply.
• However, as we know public transport is a regulated
sector from the 3 spheres of Govt-National,
Provincial and Transport for Cape Town, it is against
the law to permit ordinary citizens to impersonate
public officials (traffic control officers).
• From a safety perspective
• Conflict of interest
Childsafe&Fia Foundation&Partners
On the 27 May 2015,road safety initiative was
launch,set of robot were launched in Japhta
Masemola Road,Sivuyile Primary School learners
were the beneficiaries of the project.Thank you to
all stakeholders that made this Road Safety
Initiative possible.
Child travel behaviour needs attention as many
primary schools are located next to busy
roads.Road safety should be everybody's business.
Transport Forum Road Safety Projects
27 May 2015 Safe Travel School
The stoning & burning of Golden
Arrow Bus Services is a safety concern
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In Khayelitsha during July month alone 51 stoning incidents
were recorded and reported. This poses a serious threat to
commuters and drivers. We are appealing this practise
must cease as it puts breadwinners and Khayelitsha citizens
at risk of losing their lives. Most of GABs employees are
from Khayelitsha. Golden Arrow is not a government but a
privately owned company which not only commute
thousands of Khayelitsha commuters but also create
massive employment for Khayelitsha residents.
Metro East Education DistrictSchool Sports-
Sanwit-South African Network Women
in Transport Summit
As women celebrated August Month,Deputy Minister
of Transport,Ms.Cindy Chikunga and Sanwit held a
Transport Dialogue to discuss advancement and
inclusion projects.Public transport continues to be
male dominated,slow transformation,therefore Govt
should inititate a new narrative of women
participation.
WATHINTA ABAFAZI!WATHINTA
IMBOKODO!HAPPY WOMEN'S MONTH
9 August 2015
SAFE SCHOOL TRAVEL AWARDS29 July 2015
Childsafe,Discovery &Minister of Basic
Education marked the beginning of an improved
'Scholar Transport for the Western Cape Learners.
The event was attended by all stakeholders,Centre
for Transport Studies,Prof Marianne
Vanderschuren, Zola Road Safety
Ambassodors,Mamphe from Road Traffic
Management Corporation,Patrick from Global
Road Safety
Safe &Responsible Scholar
Transport
Learner Drive Training
Provincial Road Safety Ambassador held a
capacity building and workshop session in
Khayelitsha for the unemployed youth &women.
This was an empowerment and creating
employment opportunities for vulnerable
communities.
International Visit by Prof.Eduardo
Moncada,Bernad College,Columbia
On the 24 July 2015,Transport Forum received a
visit from a Prof.Moncada,who is doing research
on commuter safety in public transport.
He was interested in the N2 Express MyCiti Bus
Service in Khayelitsha.
The discussion document is underway between
Transport Forum & Bernard College on lessons
learnt.
Conclusion
Traffic Calming measures are for protection of the
most vulnerable road users.
The road adjacent to and leading to public
facilities like schools,clinics,libraries,should be
prioritised.
Class 4 Collector Street & 5b Local Street and 5a
Commercial Local Street where substantial high
number of pedestrians commonly use the street.
CLASS(1)
Principal arterial road typically 20 km or more in
length that provides general overall mobility to
the entire metropolitan area or to important
economic centres within the metropolitan area.
THANK YOU