Albatross Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Cycling lane under wayNews | 7 June 2017, 02:00amSTAFF REPORTER The City of Cape Town plans to finish building a cycling lane between Big Bay and Melkbosstrand by the end of September.The 5.85km route is part of the city-wide plan to turn Cape Town into a pedestrian- and cycling-friendly city. Tell a friend In a statement, the City said it had received many requests for the cycling lane as the route was popular over weekends, on public holidays and in the early morning.Suzette Little, the mayoral committee member for area north, said the City had considered cyclist safety and the impact the lane would have on the environment, among other things, before going ahead with the project.“The lane will benefit all users of this route, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in that it will create a safer environment for all,” she said.A kerb will separate the 3m-wide lane from the road, as it runs alongside Otto Du Plessis Drive (M14) and the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve. Ms Little said no road closures were anticipated but the Derdesteen parking area had been closed to the public to accommodate a site camp.“With the new cycle lane, getting to the Blaauwberg Nature Reserve will be easier, safer, and more fun,” said Ms Little. Grumble:Whist I welcome the extension/addition of cycle lanes I'm going to miss the dirt track that was already carved out over several years running alongside the beach road (Otto du Plessis drive) which is now going to become a tarred bike lane. edit: font
bj horn Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Concern that while the cycle lane is being constructed cyclists are going to have to brave the tar to the right of the yellow line,just like in Tokai.Either that or the R27,scary thought!!
Albatross Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 Derde Steen has been blocked (and pink) for a few weeks now but no sign of work starting.
Guest dirkieuys Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Good news, this stretch is sketchy at best.
Dazshell Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 This is awesome news. We are about to aquire a property at Lagoon Beach so will have a safe route to train on when down visiting my daughter. Have ridden out to Koeberg many times when staying with my brother in Sunset Beach and always been a bit nervous on this stretch.
mrcg Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 This is great news. Will see more cyclists on the road....getting the word out to all motorists to join up. We need less cars around.One can then ride from town all the way to melkies...and even into Koeberg plant (if on a mtb). Nice long training ride
Pure Savage Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Maybe the section of bike lane they removed in Woodstock they are replacing in Melkbos....
pk007za Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 I see they are finally putting the proper top layer of smooth tar on the cycle path, I'd say about 55-60% of the total length is now done. Anyone know on ETA to be completed ?
flymango Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 Certainly hope once finished, that ALL cyclists will use the path.
pk007za Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 Certainly hope once finished, that ALL cyclists will use the path. You know there are going to be guys who ride the gravel on the other side....
flymango Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 You know there are going to be guys who ride the gravel on the other side.... Yeah, right. Or should that be left?
Cippo Posted April 23, 2018 Posted April 23, 2018 You know there are going to be guys who ride the gravel on the other side....Gravel is the new road.
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