JDA Promotes Safer Streets Through Delivery of Non-Motorised Transport Facilities

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025224 Views COJ, JDA 2 min read

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, is making significant progress to ensure safer and more accessible streets for pedestrians and commuters through the Tshepisong Non-Motorised Transport Facilities project.

The project is 55% complete, marking an important milestone in transforming the Tshepisong suburb in Ward 128, situated northwest of Soweto, into a safer and more commuter-friendly environment. The objective of the project addresses key shortcomings in pedestrian infrastructure along roads connecting to and from Tshepisong Public Transport facilities.

With a focus on the “Complete Streets” approach, the JDA is conceptualising and developing the city’s streets to cater to a variety of modes of travel, including walking, cycling, public transport, and automobiles. It supports the creation of more liveable communities by integrating multi-modal transport systems and fostering equitable road usage.

Scope of work:

The construction works aim to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility and include the following key activities:

Site clearing.
Relocation, raising, or lowering of existing services.
Earthworks and layer works for new sidewalks.
Installation of universal access ramps and pedestrian crossings.
Remedial work to existing stormwater services where required.
Provision and construction of block-paved sidewalks.
Construction of pre-cast kerbing as well as cast in-situ concrete edge beams and channels.
Landscaping.

This infrastructure project also aligns with the Expanded Public Works Programme objectives, using labour-intensive methods to generate employment opportunities and uplift local communities.

Commitment to safer communities

“The JDA is proud to drive the Tshepisong Non-Motorised Transport Facilities project as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing mobility, safety, and accessibility in the City of Johannesburg,” says Themba Mathiba, CEO of the JDA.

“By prioritising pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, we are not only addressing critical gaps in commuter safety but also creating opportunities for community empowerment and economic growth through local labour and SMMEs,” he adds.

The project area is strategically located and bounded by the R558 to the east, Kagiso Road to the west, and the R41 to the north. The improvements aim to address inadequate pedestrian routes and ensure a seamless connection to public transport facilities in the Tshepisong area.

As the project progresses toward completion, it reinforces the JDA’s commitment to creating safer, more sustainable, and inclusive transport networks that benefit all Johannesburg residents.