GaryvdM Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 I just learnt about Parks Tau’s plan to shutdown private car use for October for the Sandton CBD. http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/industry-news/sandton-aims-for-car-free-eco-month-1.1835597 He is very brave. I think he is going to get such a big backlash. I applaud him for trying, and I really hope it works out. P.S. there is a precedent for this working in other cities:
Sharkie 2 Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Oh how he will get flamed by the Sandton workforce who all just about travel one per car to work
patches Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 My selective dyslexia read this as "Cat Free Sandton". My mind flashed to images of volunteers fumbling about, trying to round up strays Car Free Sandton works too though. Not nearly as entertaining in my mind, but a good initiative.
Plentipotential Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Almost as ambitious as trying to get car drivers to stop at Stop signs.
ewep Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Hahahaha, once again PRIVATE cars only! So the "Caskets" and their drivers will still be able to drive around? How the hell will cyclists, etc. be safe?
Hilton. Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Do Uber drivers count as "private" or public transport?
V12man Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 My selective dyslexia read this as "Cat Free Sandton". My mind flashed to images of volunteers fumbling about, trying to round up strays Car Free Sandton works too though. Not nearly as entertaining in my mind, but a good initiative. This is going to be as difficult to police as herding cats.... although EDS seem to have gotten that right...
dirtrider Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 Ok so again he is putting the cart before the horse . So just how does he want people to get to work ?
GaryvdM Posted August 12, 2015 Author Posted August 12, 2015 Ok so again he is putting the cart before the horse . So just how does he want people to get to work ? Public transport, cycling, walking.
Prince Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 and if they live in Pretoria..... long walk on freeway!
shaper Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 and if they live in Pretoria..... long walk on freeway!Gautrain
GaryvdM Posted August 12, 2015 Author Posted August 12, 2015 Details of the plans here: http://www.ecomobilityfestival.org/transport-management-plan/ Edit: it's basically only West st. from Freedman to Rivonia.
davem Posted August 12, 2015 Posted August 12, 2015 I think he better go buy his staff some bullet proof vests.
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