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YOUR GUIDE TO BEATING TRAFFIC, TOGETHER C A PE TOWN T R A N SPORT CONGESTION IN CAPE TOWN – WHY IS IT GETTING WORSE?
Our roads are getting more congested as the city’s economy grows, and we attract more residents and visitors with all that Cape Town has to offer.
Bus Rapid Transit km of dedicated red road As the number of people wanting to travel in the busy peak periods increases, rail Metrorail traffic slows down, making the weekday 0 4 m of rail network 3 routes on 4 main corridors commute a potentially stressful and time- 5 stations 3 . of trains are delayed consuming part of the day. 50.48 of trains are on time minibus taxis .8 of trains are cancelled 54 operating train sets SANTACO Western Cape Over 8 8 passenger trips daily 6 regions The steady decline in Cape Town’s rail (Metrorail, 2018/19) 6 associations 3 400 licensed vehicles service means that this efficient way of 60 routes contracted bus services 354 000 rank boardings GABS, Sibanye and MyCiTi travel is no longer reliable or pleasant for More than 50 000 passengers a day Over 400 registered buses many people. This has added even more traffic to the road network. private transport Car ownership 5 in The City of Cape Town has developed high-income communities several responses to these challenges and invites residents and citizens to be part of the solution. Around 80% of all vehicles on our roads during peak travelling periods only have one occupant. km walkin and cyclin of cycle lanes
THE COST OF CONGESTION