Integrated Transport Plan.pdf - Durban

11. SPECIAL PROJECTS
11.1 Introduction
Apart from projects identified in the various sections of the ITP and
consolidated in the Implementation Plan - Section 13, there is a category of
projects that qualify as Special Projects. These are 1) The People Mover
System and 2) projects primarily focussed on meeting transport needs for
the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
11.2 The People Mover Project
This project is planned as a tourist focussed public transport system and
service in the Durban CBD, connecting key activity centres in that area of
the City.
The existing public transport system and services to the Durban CBD serve
the needs of daily commuters and the introduction of a prioritised public
transport CBD distribution system, Project 7 in the Implementation Plan, will
significantly enhance public transport services for commuters with CBD
origins/destinations.
Whilst this system provides a measure of mobility in the CBD for tourists, it
does not focus specifically on the needs of this group.
The concept of the People Mover System is to provide the alternative of an
upmarket system and service with levels of convenience, comfort and
security expected by tourists travelling in any first world city throughout the
world. The objective then is to ensure tourists can reach various interest
and activity destinations in the CBD using such a public transport system.
11.2.1 Phased Implementation
It is intended to develop and implement the
People Mover System on a phased basis.
Various concepts have been considered for
the long term including monorail type vehicles
operating on dedicated right-of-way.
eThekwini Integrated Transport Plan
Summary Report
11.1
Special Projects