Non-motorised transport routes for healthier, green city
It's all about creating a culture of walking and cycling to encourage citizens to lead healthier, more active lifestyles and create a greener future for Durban.
Fuelling Durban’s Future is the theme for this year’s GO!Durban stand at the eThekwini Municipality’s Sustainable Living Exhibition which takes place at the Durban Exhibition Centre from August 19 to 21 from 9am to 5pm. Entrance is free and all are welcome.
It’s all about creating a culture of walking and cycling to encourage citizens to lead healthier, more active lifestyles and create a greener future for Durban.
GO!Durban is the new integrated rapid public transport network and city planners and engineers have included a complex network of non-motorised transport (NMT) routes which will eventually link various nodes within the City making it easier for people to go places without having to rely on buses, taxis and cars.
The NMT network includes bicycle lanes, walkways and bridges for pedestrians for commuter and recreational purposes. It refers to walking, cycling, running as well as small wheeled transport such as skateboards and of course, wheelchairs and push chairs.
The development of the NMT alongside a new, more efficient public transport system means people need not rely on vehicles and this will help to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, which means less carbon emissions and cleaner air.
This will also support a culture for walking tourism where people feel safe and free to explore the city on foot. Economic spin-offs include bike sales, rentals, and maintenance and small business refreshments stops likely to pop up as a result.
GO!Durban will give visitors to their stand at the expo an opportunity to experience and learn about the City’s roll-out of its NMT.
Sit on the stationary bicycle, pedal and enjoy a virtual tour of NMT routes that are already constructed and in use within the City.
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