Mitchells Plain urges residents to comment on walk and cycle lanes

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is calling on residents from Mitchells Plain to comment on plans to build walking and cycle lanes along 15 roads in Eastridge and Westridge and surrounds.

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These new facilities will be universally accessible, meaning people with special needs and those in wheelchairs will be able to access the walking lanes with ease; and the infrastructure will improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. The participation process starts on Friday, and will run until 28 May 2023. 

According to the City of Cape Town, an information day for residents will be hosted, where they can ask officials questions, and view maps of where the work is to take place.

“We know from our own research that thousands of Capetonians walk to their destinations and we have a responsibility to do all we can to make sure they can do so safely. The walking lanes will have dropped kerbs and other features.

 The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councilor Rob Quintas encouraged residents to make their voices heard during this public participation process.

 

Done By: Esona Mfazwe