City commits to integrated transport plan
EMM is currently developing an integrated transport system to be operational in 2016.
Leading up to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) hosted an event sharing the transport vision of the City.
The event was attended by 300 people with special needs and organisations working with and caring for people with disabilities.
Some of the features of the Integrated Rapid Public Transport System (IRPTN) include tactile and audio signage, ramps, bridges and lifts at busy intersections, signage with raised lettering and at a height for wheelchairs, well-lit and CCTV monitored stations to enable people with special needs to use public transport.
MMC Roads and Transport Cllr Thumbu Mahlangu stated: “We are proud that our transport system will be used by all people, including people with disabilities, the elderly, people who are physically and visually impaired and generally those who have special needs.”
The new system will be operational in 2016. and will span the length and breadth of the municipality, with an extensive network and complementary and feeder routes.
