Transport Services
Transport plays a very important role in our ever-changing
and growing economy. Its efficiency is essential for the smooth running
of the economy. The CTMM's Transport Division is at the core of the
city's operations, playing a significant role in delivering on government's
mandate to sustainably impact on the lives of the people of Tshwane.
The vision of this division is of "an integrated
transport system that meets the needs of all the people of Tshwane in
a sustainable way". In pursuing its mission, which is to “plan,
coordinate and facilitate the development of a sustainable transport
system … to meet transport demands holistically", this division
is helping to make Tshwane a world-class capital.
Transport is inextricably part of our daily lives.
In Tshwane, about 1,6 million people travel every day:
• 600 000 people travel to work;
• 700 000 people travel to education institutions;
• 300 000 people travel to other destinations such as shops, doctors
and places of recreation.
This travelling is done –
• by car (550 000);
• by other means including trucks, bicycles and on foot (550 000);
and
• by public transport (trains, buses and taxis) (500 000).
The Transport Division creates infrastructure to not
only cater for this exceptional demand, but also to expand as the demand
increases through population influx. The division consists of five sections:
Public Transport Facility Development; Public Transport Operations Development;
Transport Economics, Research and Funding; Transport Planning and Information
Systems; and Municipal Transport Operations and Maintenance Services.
Public Transport Facility Development
Manager: Hyman Coetzee (012 358 1071)
This section is responsible for building public transport
facilities, including bus shelters, taxi ranks, and train stations,
and for cleaning and maintaining these facilities. A current project
is the Mabopane Station, which is still in its blue-print stage. This
project will entail the construction of the station, an operating plan,
maintenance and security.
Public Transport Operations Development
Manager: Riaan Perold (012 358 1216)
This section is in charge of the smooth running of
the public transport system in Tshwane. It works alongside the Tshwane
Metropolitan Police Department (which is responsible for traffic law
enforcement) and making recommendations on the issuing of permits, among
other things.
Transport Economics, Research and Funding
Manager: Herman van Zyl (012 358 1216)
This section conducts research and economic analyses
and secures funding for the Transport Division. Following the section's
efforts to reinstate Wonderboom Airport's international status, there
has been significant growth in the area. The section has, with the help
of other departments, spearheaded tourism drives and created sustainable
business opportunities as a result.
Transport Planning and Information Systems
Manager: … (012 358 1536)
The planning of all transport modes and roads is done
by this section. It maintains a database of traffic flow and count patterns
by way of a geographical information system (GIS). With this information
it can provide a feeder distribution system to properly regulate taxi
permits and supply the Municipality with information regarding road
safety and traffic flow in Tshwane.
Municipal Transport Operations and Maintenance
Services
Acting Manager: Kobus Meyer (012 358 0222)
This section provides an affordable, safe, reliable
and effective municipal bus service – Pretoria City Transport
(PCT) – for all residents. It also supplies PCT with mechanical,
electrical and structural maintenance services.
