Have your say on Gautrain feeder routes

The City of Johannesburg has opened the floor for its residents to speak out on the proposed feeder and distribution routes of the Gautrain system, which include Rea Vaya and minibus taxi routes.

THE deadline for public comment on the Gautrain systems feeder and distribution routes has been extended to 12 February. Phase one of the Gautrain system is scheduled to begin in June.

Joburg residents can comment on the revised routes of the feeder systems of the rapid rail link, which include the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and minibus taxis.

The City, along with the Gautrain Management Agency, representing the province, in 2009 reviewed the routes for the Gautrain Dedicated Feeder and Distribution Service, which were 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 minibus taxis," Rehana Moosajee, the member of the mayoral committee for transport, said in a press statement.

The review took into account the BRT and the new routes would ensure there was no duplication or overlapping. The new routes would also ensure that minibus taxis played a role in transporting commuters to and from Gautrain stations.

Although there is no legal obligation for the City to seek public comment on the revised routes, the mayoral committee agreed to get public feedback. The public includes commuters and public transport operators.

The anticipated routes and services were initially announced in The Star and Sowetan newspapers on 30 November 2009 and the deadline for public comment was set for 31 December 2009. However, because people pointed out that they were unable to comment because of the holidays, the City agreed to extend the deadline.

"We have ... consulted with the Gautrain Management Agency and Bombela Concession Company and have agreed to extend the time for public participation until 12 February 2010," Moosajee said.

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Posted at 09:48AM Jan 15, 2010 by Editor in Market  |  Comments[5]