Residents, businesses and road users in Bothasig have until Friday 15 May to comment on a proposal to introduce an anti-clockwise one-way system in two of the area’s roads – Elbrecht and Vreem streets.
They have until then to submit comments, recommendations and input, the City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate said in a statement on Thursday (16 April).
“These proposals are designed to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and create a more organised road environment around Bosmansdam Primary School,” explained Rob Quintas, Mayco member for Urban Mobility. “By submitting your comments, recommendations or general feedback, you can help shape a safer, more efficient neighbourhood for everyone and help the City keep Cape Town moving efficiently.”
The proposals include:
- Implementing a one-way in an anti-clockwise direction on Elbrecht Street from Cloete Street, to Vreem Street;
- Implementing one-way, anti-clockwise, on Vreem Street from Elbrecht Street, to Jacob Street;
- Provide 45° parking bays along Elbrecht Street;
- Provide parallel parking bays along Elbrecht Street;
- Provide parallel parking bays along Vreem Street.
Comments, recommendations and input can be submitted through various channels.
- Email Urbanmobility.CT@capetown.gov.za and quote the reference number 110 252 619;
- Visit www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay and www.capetown.gov.za/collaborate;
- Post written submissions to Public Participation Unit (PPU), 3rd Floor Podium Block, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzig Boulevard, Cape Town, 8001;
- Visit Subcouncil 7 at the Municipal Offices, Oxford Street, Durbanville;
- Visit the Bothasig Public Library in Vryburger Avenue, Bothasig.
Residents can also attend a public information day on 29 April from 12:00 to 16:00 at Bosmansdam Primary School in Elbrecht Street, Bothasig.
Special assistance will be given to people who cannot read or write, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit written comments to have their inputs or comments recorded and submitted to the municipality, the City said.
Contact André Louw from the PPU on 021 400 9809 or send an email to Andre.Louw@capetown.gov.za if you have any queries on how to submit your comments.
