CoCT says it needs R1bn for road maintenance programme
Mayco member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, said that the funds would also be used to reduce the existing road maintenance backlog in the long-term.
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CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town says R1 billion per year is needed for its road maintenance programme, even though 75% of roads in the metropole are still in a good condition.
Mayco member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas, said that the funds would also be used to reduce the existing road maintenance backlog in the long-term.
Quintas' statement comes after the city issued an updated integrated transport plan for public comment on Thursday.
The plan, which was approved by the council in 2023, outlines strategies for the period 2023 to 2028 to improve transport in Cape Town.
"The city tells us 89% of commuter trips are made by road-based transport. I invite Capetonians to submit comments by the nineteenth of October. Go to the city's have-your-say page for more information."