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17

July

2014

ECR House and Garden Show

Over the past 33 years the East Coast Radio House and Garden Show has showcased some of South Africa’s best local companies and projects. Up to 90 000 visitors walk through the 300 exhibition stands over the course of 10 days. This show was the perfect opportunity to introduce Durban residents to the GO!Durban project.

Situated between the thriving local businesses, the GO!Durban activation bus became a hub of excitement as local residents found out more about the future of their city. Passersby were also encouraged to take photos at the GO!Durban photobooth and share them from the GO!Durban Facebook page.

To redeem your photo booth images please visit: http://on.fb.me/1mjHEBO

 

 


16

July

2014

ETA Diversity Day

To celebrate the diverse cultures that work together in eThekwini’s transport department the ETA decided to dedicate Diversity Day to knowing more about each other. The day’s activities were based on Human Rights and their role in respecting one another regardless of race, religion, status, culture and more. Diversity is an important role in ETA’s structure and ensures that each individual is valued for their unique contribution to the team.


10

July

2014

Phase one construction update

Construction for corridor C3 has started for the GO!Durban project and residents in the area can already see changes to the retaining wall on Beviss Road in front of Highway College. Further changes include the widening of the underpass on Beviss Road in preparation for the meridian Bus Rapid Transport lane.

In addition to these changes a new traffic light system is being installed at the intersection between Oppenheimer and Beviss road. These traffic lights became a necessity when the Principal of Highway College noted the high number of accidents in this area. These traffic lights aim to prevent any further incidents along this route.

Highway college construction image 2

9

July

2014

Phase one corridor map and information

The initial stage of the GO!Durban project is characterised by 4 corridors including rail. This phase is expected to be completed by 2018 and the network will accommodate:

Approximately 25% of the municipality’s total trunk public transport demand on road based IRPTN services

A further 40% by the trunk rail network as part of the Passenger Rail Association of South Africa (PRASA) implementation plans

This approach ensures recognisable benefit to the maximum number of users in the shortest period of time for the given level of investment required. Of the 190km of road based trunk corridors, 60km are planned for the Phase 1.

This map highlights corridor three of Durban's new transport system.