The shift from car-dominated to a people-oriented Central City took another step forward this week with the announcement by the City of Cape Town of new non-motorised transport projects in Adderley, Shortmarket and Bree Steets. These will complement the work already being done in Waterkant Street and Somerset Road to connect the CT Station to the CT Stadium via a pedestrian-priority and cycle route.
The Cape Times (16 March 2010) called it ‘A non-motorised transport revolution’. Download the full article here. See also IRT bike paths designed for cyclists, by cyclists
The central pillar of the new pedestrian bridge across Buitengracht St, connecting Waterkant St to St Andrew's Place and Somerset Road, Green Point, was put in place today
The bridge will ensure that fans walking to events at the CT Stadium are able to get there safely. In addition, Green Point retail will become more accessible to people working in the CBD and vice versa
The bridge is expected to be finished in the next month. A second pedestrian bridge lower down Buitengracht St will allow an easier pedestrian connection between the CBD and the V&A Waterfront
