Pretoria - The City of Cape Town has announced its public transport plan for the much-anticipated Bafana Bafana vs Norway match, which is part of the national squad's preparation for the fast approaching 2013 Afcon.
The match will be played at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday, January 8, and kick-off is at 8:15pm.
"The city is expecting a large crowd of supporters at the Bafana Bafana vs Norway match and therefore our best advice is arrive early, make use of public transport if possible and avoid peak hour traffic," said the City's Mayoral Committee Member for Tourism, Events and Marketing, Grant Pascoe.
The city also advised that there will be no ticket sales at the stadium on match day, urging fans to purchase tickets beforehand.
The following transport arrangements have been made for the event:
No parking at or near the stadium will be available. Road closures will come into effect in the afternoon. To accommodate the delays in moving around the city, match ticket-holders are encouraged to do one of the following:
* Use public transport to the MyCiTi Civic Centre bus station and then catch the free event shuttle to the stadium;
* Park in the City Bowl in designated parking bays - please do not obstruct access and egress points. From there, supporters can walk to the stadium via the fan walk or use the free event shuttle to the stadium;
* Park at Cape Town International Convention Centre and walk to the stadium via the fan walk or take shuttle service;
* Park at the V&A Waterfront and walk to the stadium.
No additional bus and train services have been scheduled before the match and normal tariffs will apply. Limited special Metrorail and MyCiTi services will be available after the match.
Metrorail service
Metrorail services to and from Cape Town will run as normal before the match and passengers will be required to pay the applicable fee. Train schedules and related information are available from the Transport Information Centre's toll-free number 0800 65 64 63 or at www.capemetrorail.co.za.
Limited special train services will be available after the match and will be free on presentation of a valid ticket stub. Trains will depart promptly after the match at the following times:
SPECIAL TRAINS AFTER THE EVENT
TRAIN ROUTE
Platform
Departure Times
Platform
Departure Times
Cape Town - Fish Hoek
7
23:00
Cape Town - Retreat via Cape Flats
15
22:50
Cape Town - Kraaifontein via Monte Vista & Bellville
22
22:50
19
23:00
Cape Town _ Strand via Goodwood & Bellville
10
23:00
Cape Town - Chris Hani (Khayelitsha)
18
23:00
Cape Town - Kapteinsklip (Mitchell's Plain)
17
23:00
MyCiTi service
The standard hours of operation and fares will apply for the Civic Centre to Table View, Waterfront and Gardens routes. Passengers will be required to use a myconnect card (loaded with sufficient money) to travel to the Civic Centre bus station.
Cards can be purchased at any open revenue kiosk at selected MyCiTi stations. The 24/7 Transport Information Centre can be contacted on 0800 65 64 63 for information on other vendors selling the myconnect card.
The shuttle to Stadium Station from the Civic Centre Station before the match is free on presentation of a valid match ticket, and all services after the match are free to people in possession of a match ticket stub.
Stadium Shuttle
* First bus departs Civic Centre Station at 17:15 and runs until 20:15
* A service will run every 15 minutes during the event from 20:15 to 22:15
* Shuttle runs again from 22:15 and last bus departs Stadium Station at 23:30
Hout Bay Service
* 1st bus departs from Kronendal at 17:00 and last bus at 19:45
* First bus departs Stadium Station at 22:15 and last bus departs at 23:15
* There will be no service between 19:45 and 22:15
University of Cape Town Service
* First bus departs UCT at 17:00 and last bus at 19:45
* First bus departs Civic Centre Station (kerbside) at 22:45 and last bus departs at 23:45
* There will be no service between 19:45 and 22:45
Table View Service
* First bus departs Civic Centre Station at 22:45 and last bus departs at 23:45. Buses leave every 30 minutes.
* The MyCiTi bus will stop at Lagoon Beach, Woodbridge, Milnerton, Racecourse, Sunset Beach and Table View Stations after the match.
* Stopping at any other Station will only be on-request by pressing the 'stop' button in the bus.
* Table View area services will be in operation from 23:15 to 00:15 when the last bus departs Table View Station.
Gardens Service
* First bus departs Civic Centre Station at 22:45 and last bus departs at 23:45. Buses leave every 30 minutes.
Road closures
A number of roads in and around the Cape Town Stadium precinct will be closed on the day (either a full or a partial closure) and traffic law enforcement teams will be monitoring the flow of traffic.
Public transport services operating in the Green Point and CBD areas may be subject to localised deviations from 15:00 on the day of the event.
Parking
Parking restrictions will be enforced in the residential areas adjacent to Cape Town Stadium from 00:00 - 23:00 on 8 January 2013, including on Main Road. Motorists are advised to obey the signage. Normal restrictions and charges apply to kerbside parking in the CBD for a week day.
People with disabilities:
* Dedicated parking has been allocated on DF Malan Drive for those attendees with disabilities who wish to use the Stadium shuttle. Only people with an official disability permit from the City will be allowed to park in this dedicated parking area.
* Ticket-holders must formally request access to the dedicated parking bays for people with disabilities by sending an e-mail to Chantel Saal at chantel.saal@capetown.gov.za
* Match-goers will have to provide evidence that they are entitled to these parking bays by clearly displaying their Vehicle Access Permit (VAP) in full colour on their dashboard.
Drop-and-Go:
Attendees may be dropped off and collected at the following appropriately sign-posted locations:
* In DF Malan Drive opposite the Artscape Theatre.
* In the embayment off Helen Suzman Boulevard (city-bound carriageway), between Vlei Road and the elevated traffic circle at Granger Bay Boulevard.
* On-street in the CBD (on-street parking is available within the CBD, but no additional security will be provided). Parking tariffs will apply until 17:00 where after on-street parking becomes free of charge.
V&A Waterfront
* The V&A Waterfront has approximately 3 500 parking bays available to the general public.
* There is a charge associated with this parking, and traffic flows into and out of the V&A Waterfront may be congested.
Pedestrian routes
City Centre (via Fan Walk)
* Part of the road will be open to normal vehicular traffic.
* Pedestrians are urged to use the sidewalk and dedicated lane to the underpass at Green Point Circle.
V & A Waterfront
* This route is via Granger Bay Boulevard.
* Pedestrians are urged to avoid Portswood Road as the pedestrian walkways along that route are restricted.
Cycling
Attendees wishing to cycle to the Stadium are encouraged to do so. Bicycle racks are located on the eastern (Waterfront) side of the elevated circle at the Stadium. Cyclists must provide their own lock and chain as bicycles are left at own risk.
Please remember to wear a helmet, have adequate lighting and wear reflective clothing. Helmets are not allowed inside the stadium, except lightweight cycling helmets. Due to the number of people using the fan walk, it is advised that cyclists coming from the CBD use the route through the V&A Waterfront or the back roads in De Waterkant to access the Stadium.
Ticket collection
Attendees should collect their tickets from Computicket outlets before the day of the match.
Enquiries
A copy of this transport plan will be posted online at www.capetown.gov.za
All enquiries regarding transport options for this match may be directed to the Transport Information Centre - 0800 65 64 63 or by e-mail transport.info@capetown.gov.za. - SAnews.gov.za
