The City of Johannesburg is setting the wheels in motion for a new era of mobility. Through the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the City's Transport Department has officially begun work on developing its new Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan (CITP) — a three-year project that will guide how Joburg's transport system grows, connects, and serves its people over the next five years.
The plan will bring together all aspects of transport across the city's seven regions, from roads, buses, and trains to cycling paths and pedestrian routes. This is to ensure that every part of Johannesburg is linked by a transport network that is safe, reliable, inclusive, and sustainable.
“This project is about building a transport system that works for everyone. The JDA is proud to support the City's Transport Department in creating a plan that puts people at the centre of mobility and unlocks opportunities across Johannesburg," said JDA CEO Themba Mathibe.
The City's last Comprehensive Integrated Transport Plan was developed between 2003 and 2008. Since then, Johannesburg has seen major changes — from new Rea Vaya corridors and road upgrades to growing communities and new economic nodes. The new CITP will update and align transport planning with the city's latest developments, ensuring that transport investment matches where people live, work, and travel currently.
The CITP will:
- Set clear performance targets to measure progress and impact;
- Form a key part of the City's policy and development framework;
- Guide future transport investments and budgets;
- Align with Johannesburg's Spatial Development Framework; and
- Prioritise projects that deliver real change on the ground.
According to Lutando Maboza, Executive Director of the City's Department of Transport, this plan is a vital step toward creating a Johannesburg that moves smarter and greener.
“The new CITP will allow us to plan transport in a way that's truly integrated — linking people to jobs, schools, health care, and recreation with less congestion and cleaner mobility," said Maboza. “It's about designing a city that moves forward together."
Public engagement will be an essential part of the process. Residents, communities, and key stakeholders will have opportunities to provide input at various stages of the project to ensure the final plan reflects the needs and aspirations of all Joburgers.
As Johannesburg continues to grow, the CITP will serve as the City's compass — steering transport planning toward a future that is more connected, inclusive, and sustainable.
Written by Elias Nkabinde
11/11/2025
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