2010-01-13: Public participation process for Gautrain feeder and distribution routes and services
THE commencement date of the first phase of the Gautrain system is due in June 2010. A critical component of the system is the feeder and distribution buses to transport commuters to and from the stations.
Part of the Bombela Concession Company's (BCC) obligation is to provide the buses as well as determine the routes, the timetables and the stops.
In 2009 the City of Johannesburg together with Gauteng Province represented by Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), undertook a study of reviewing the routes for the Gautrain Dedicated Feeder and Distribution Service (GDFDS) which was initially proposed in 2004.
"We initiated this review to ensure that there is maximum integration between the different bus modes as well as between buses and mini-bus taxis", said the City of Joburg Member of the Mayoral Committee for Transport, Rehana Moosajee.
"The review was able to take into account the Rea Vaya BRT and the new proposed routes ensure that there is no duplication and overlap. The new
routes also ensure that the mini-bus taxi industry have a role to play in transporting commuters to Gautrain stations on certain routes", she added.
While there is no legal obligation to seek public comment on these revised routes, the Mayoral Committee agreed that due to the significance of these revisions, the public including commuters and public transport operators should be given an opportunity to comment before they are finalised.
The proposed feeder and distribution routes and services were initially announced on two national news papers (The Star and Sowetan) on the 30th November 2009, closing on the 31st December 2009.
The City of Johannesburg has however received feedback from members of the public who would have liked to comment but could not do so due to the holiday period.
"We have thus consulted with the Gautrain Management Agency and Bombela Concession Company and have agreed to extend the time for public participation until the 12th February 2010", announced MMC Moosajee.
"We apologize for any inconvenience caused", she added.
Any person who wishes to comment, object or make representations is hereby welcome to do so. The comments, objections and representations should be made within 30 days from the date of this publication and must be submitted in writing to The Executive Director: Transportation: Ms Lisa Seftel, P O Box 1049, Johannesburg or delivered to office 810, 8th Floor, 66 Sauer Street, JRA Building, Johannesburg or at email address: lisas@joburg.org.zaThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Comments, objections and representations received after closing date will be disregarded.
A soft copy of the relevant information on the Gautrain Feeder and Distribution Routes is available on the City's website.
Alternatively copies may be obtained at the prescribed fee of 60c per A4 page during business hours from 08:00 to 16:00 on weekdays at any of the following addresses:
The Council's People Centres at the following addresses:
Region A: 300 Fifteen Road, Randjes Park, Midrand
Tel: (011) 203-3612
Fax: (011) 203 3500
Region B: ACA Krans Building, 35 Symons Road cnr Beverly Avenue, Auckland Park
Tel: (011) 718 -9613
Fax: (011) 718 9759
Region C: Roodepoort Civic Centre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Road, Florida Park
Tel: (011) 761-0321
Fax: (011) 674 4139
Region D: Jabulani Civic Centre, 1 Koma Road, Jabulani, Soweto
Tel: (011) 986-0118
Fax: (011) 932 0883
Region E: Sandton Civic Centre, Sandton
Tel: (011) 881-6055
Fax: (011) 531 5712
Region F: CJ Cronje Building, 80 Loveday Street, cnr: Bree Street, Ground Floor, CBD Johannesburg
Tel: (011) 376-8604
Fax: (011) 376 8594
Region G: Lenasia Civic Centre, cnr Eland and Rose Avenue, Lenasia
Tel: (011) 852-9600
Fax: (011) 857 1567
Issued on behalf of by:
The City of Johannesburg
For further information please contact:
Lisa Seftel
073 869 2727
or
Nthatisi Modingoane
0824679228
Issued by:
Nthatisi Modingoane
Deputy Director: Communications
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Tel: (011) 407 7354
Fax: 403 3494
Cell: 082 467 9228
E-mail: nthatisem@joburg.org.za
