BRT construction nearly finished
Construction of the BRT stations in Tembisa is almost complete.
The first phase of the project will see residents taking buses from Hospital View, via Sethokga, Rabasotho and using Andrew Mapheto Road through Sangweni, Chloorokop, Kempton Park up to Vossloorus.
Local taxis will be used as feeder transport from all sections to BRT stations. Since the idea of bringing the Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) was mooted, the Tembisa Local Taxi Association (Telta) has briefed its members about the introduction of the IRPTN in Tembisa. Members were also given an opportunity to discuss the system in detail.
On Thursday last week, Telta also briefed members about the latest regarding the much-talked about network at a Special General Meeting (SGM) held at the Sam Hlalele hall.
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) said its continued efforts to live up to the standards of being a smart and developmental city has taken a high gear, en-route to providing the citizens of Ekurhuleni with a flexible, safe and cost effective public transport system.
As Africa’s first Aerotropolis, the upgrading of infrastructure and the transformation of the public transport system to match world class standards is essential.
The Intergrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) will see the development of high quality public transport systems such as trains, buses and mini bus taxis providing a seamless travel experience to Ekurhuleni commuters.
According to member of the mayoral committee for Roads and Transport, Clr Thumbu Mahlangu, the new chapter in pursuit of the IRPTN has opened up with the imminent launch of the first Ekurhuleni Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) route running from Tembisa through Kempton Park to Vosloorus.
“Constructions work is already underway and major temporal inconveniences will be experienced by motorists and pedestrians travelling in these areas,” said Clr Mahlangu.
“The construction of Non-Motorised Transport infrastructure, such as pedestrian walkways and a network of cycle paths, are also currently underway,” he said.
The implementation of the IRPTN is the culmination of extensive consultations, engagements and surveys facilitated by the EMM, together with residents and key stakeholders in the transport industry.
