The proposal to ban cyclists from the Sea Point promenade is off the table. This follows preliminary assessment of the public feedback process to proposed recreational use and plans for the popular Cape Town outdoor spot.
The City of Cape Town says the majority of those who participated in this commenting process supports cycling on the promenade.
Residents and interested and affected parties had the opportunity to comment on the City’s proposals from 10 March to 10 April 2022.
A total of 1 953 comments were received during this time, with the majority indicating that bicycles should be allowed along one of Cape Town’s most iconic recreational spaces.
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Councillor Rob Quintas, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility confirmed the proposal to ban cyclists from the promenade was now off the table.
‘He says although the majority of the respondents supports cycling on the promenade, many have raised concerns about pedestrian safety and the potential danger and risk posed by cyclists.
The City will still be looking at ways to improve the safety of all of those using the promenade, as part of a conclusive report to be concluded by mid-year for consideration by the Portfolio Committee on Urban Mobility.
But for now, visitors and residents alike can cycle and enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Seaboard coastline at their leisure.
22 March 2022
For the love of Sea Point! Promenade changes causing
The public is invited to comment on the proposed changes to Cape Town's popular recreational space the Sea Point Promenade.
The City of Cape Town is proposing changes to the recreational use of Sea Point Promenade saying these changes will make it “safer and more enjoyable for everyone.”
It intends to reduce the “conflict between pedestrians and other non-motorised and motorised transport, such as bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, e-bikes, and Segways” it says by making the promenade an exclusive-use zone for pedestrians.
“After a five-month long investigation into the use of the space, we found that around 90% of users are pedestrians. Among these users are a number of young children and the elderly, who are vulnerable, frail and at risk of serious injury.”
The city plans to:
- Pedestrians should have exclusive use of the Sea Point Promenade from Mouille Point to the Sea Point Pavilion swimming pool; and
- Cyclists on peddle bicycles, skateboarders, and rollerbladers should share the sidewalk (pavement) on the seaside of Beach Road; and no e-bikes, e-scooters, or motorised devises should be allowed on the sidewalk on the seaside of Beach Road or on the promenade.
There have been concerns raised about the impact of the ban on small businesses (News24), with alternative plans recommending the implementation of a dedicated cycling lane.
Locals can submit their comments or alternative suggestions on the proposed changes up until 10 April 2022. Click here to submit your comment online to the City of Cape Town.
The City of Cape Town will also be hosting an open day for those who would like to find out more about the recommendations.
Date: 26 March 2022
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
Location: The grass area along the Sea Point Promenade (closest to the corner of Rocklands Road).
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