Cape Town is transforming its cityscape to prioritize nonmotorized transport such as bicycles and pedestrians. The Urban Mobility Directorate has formulated a plan to renovate and establish NMT facilities in various locales, taking into account community distinctiveness and encouraging community involvement through public information sessions and feedback channels. The plan aims to create a city that is more inclusive, accessible, and centered on its residents.
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is seeking feedback from Khayelitsha residents and stakeholders on its plans to build universally accessible walking and cycling lanes in the area. This initiative aims to improve the safety of all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists. The submission period is from May 18th, 2023, to June 18th, 2023.
The United Nations Global Road Safety Week has just concluded, and the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is taking steps to improve road safety in the Khayelitsha Township. The project involves building walking and cycling lanes that are universally accessible, which will promote safety for all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists.