City to upgrade two MyCiTi bus stations

MYCITI commuters in Atlantis and Table View are set to benefit from the installation of roofing and glass panels to cover the exposed walkways at the station. The installation is due to commence today.

“These two stations are extremely busy and count among the most popular along the MyCiTi network,” said mayco member for transport Felicity Purchase. “Given that the walkways are exposed, commuters and schoolchildren aren’t sheltered from the sun, wind and rain while they’re waiting for buses. Schools in these areas and local residents requested the City consider improvements to the design to make the stations more commuter-friendly.

“Given that the stations have been operational for a few years already, we’ve decided to undertake this muchneeded upgrade by installing roofing over the walkways, as well as glass panels on the side where our winter rain normally comes from.”

Both projects will be undertaken simultaneously. The total project cost is approximately R11 million. Up to R6m is budgeted for the work at the station in Reygersdal Drive in Atlantis and about R5m for the station in Blaauwberg Road in Table View.

“The purpose of the projects is to make our public transport system more convenient and safer to use. The tricky part, however, is that the work will have to take place without disruptions to the service. This means the contractor can only work between 11pm and 5am… Luckily the stations aren’t located in residential areas, but if your business is open after hours you may be affected.”

The project would take about six months to complete, the City said. |

Given that the walkways are exposed, commuters aren’t sheltered Felicity Purchase

Mayco member for transport