Comment on the draft Provincial Land Transport Framework (2024/25 – 2028/29)
Residents and transport stakeholders have until 9 June 2025 to comment on the Western Cape Provincial Land Transport Framework (PLTF).
What is the PLTF?
The PLTF provides an overall guide to transport planning in the Western Cape, and forms part of Western Cape Government’s efforts to building a safe, reliable, and affordable transport system that enables a thriving, jobs-rich economy.
It is aligned with national land transport policy and operates within an integrated framework that acknowledges the relationships between transport, land use, the economy and the natural environment.
What are the aims of the PLTF?
- Shift to a low-carbon transport system that supports economic growth and inclusion.
- Restore rail as the backbone of public and logistics transport.
- Formalise and improve mini-bus taxi services.
- Deliver bus rapid transit and quality bus services.
- Speed up efforts to reduce road deaths and serious injuries.
- Make freight transport more efficient.
- Improve rural connectivity.
- Cut harmful transport emissions and prepare for climate challenges.
- Keep transport infrastructure well-maintained and suitable for its purpose.
- Establish a representative body for metered taxis and e-hailing services.
Click here to VIEW or DOWNLOAD the PLTF
VIEW or DOWNLOAD the summary versions here in English, isiXhosa and Afrikaans
How to comment:
Submit written comments on or before 9 June 2025 via Email, Hand Delivery or Post:
Post:
Western Cape Mobility Department
Private Bag X9083
Cape Town, 8000
Hand Delivery:
Western Cape Mobility Department
4th floor
27 Wale Street
Cape Town; or
Email: wcdm.policiesstrategies@westerncape.gov.za
Kindly note that comments received after 9 June 2025 may be disregarded.