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Public is Encouraged to Use Public Transport for Football Matches at Cape Town Staduim

15 August 2010

Cape Town Stadium will host the highly anticipated Premiership League double-header on Friday 27 August 2010. Ticket-holders are encouraged to utilise the City's public transport system, which proved so immensely successful in ferrying people to and from the Cape Town Stadium on match days during the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

"Ticket holders for the game on 27 August are entitled to free access to rail and/or the dedicated event shuttle services. In addition, special trains will be laid on after each of the matches," said the City's Director for Transport, Maddie Mazaza.

Event-related public transport will be available in addition to the regular public transport system. The Cape Town rail station, Golden Acre bus terminus, long distance bus terminal, main mini-bus taxi rank, metered-taxi ranks and Civic Centre bus station are all within close proximity to the Stadium shuttle service and fan walk.

Information on both regular and event-related public transport is available from the 24/7 Transport Information Centre toll-free hotline on 0800 65 64 63. Event-related enquiries can also be emailed to transport.info@capetown.gov.za

The City would like to remind residents of the following transport options available to them:

Although most rail stations have Park-and-Ride facilities, the following stations will have additional security from at least three hours before the start of the event until half an hour after the last train from Cape Town has left that station.

Athlone
Location: To the east of Athlone rail station
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Ottery
Location: On either side of Ottery station with the primary parking on the eastern side off Panton Road
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Claremont
Location: To the east of Claremont rail station off Palmyra Road
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Retreat
Location: West of Retreat rail station with access off Main Road
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Fish Hoek
Location: At Fish Hoek rail station, with additional parking at the eastern end of the beach parking area
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: A nominal parking fee may apply

Century City
Location: Parking is available in the Ratanga Junction parking area with a shuttle service to the Century City rail station
Time of Operation: Parking is available from three hours before the start of the event until half an hour after the last train
Charges: Parking fee of R20.00 per vehicle.

Oostersee
Location: At the station off Mike Pienaar Boulevard in Oostersee Street Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Brackenfell
Location: Either side of the Brackenfell rail station with access off both Old
Paarl Road and Brackenfell Boulevard. Additional security will only be provided for the northern parking area off Old Paarl Road.
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Goodwood
Location: Grand West.
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: A nominal charge is applicable
Security: 24/7

Kuils River
Location: Either side of Kuils River rail station; access via Nooiensfontein
Drive or Van Riebeek Road off Station Road
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Strand
Location: At the Strand rail station or at the municipal offices cross the road
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

Mitchells Plain
Location: At the Mitchells Plain rail station off Hazeldene Avenue
Time of Operation: Parking is available 24/7
Charges: Parking is free of charge

These facilities are located at the University of Cape Town (Rondebosch), Kronendal Primary School (Hout Bay) and Maiden's Cove (Camps Bay). Additional security will be available from at least three hours before the start of the event until half an hour after the last shuttle from Cape Town has returned.

These shuttles will operate on event days only.

Stadium

Hout Bay

Stop 1 - Kronendal Primary School
Stop 2 - Maiden's Cove bus stop on Victoria Road

Bus trip is free of charge on presentation of a valid event ticket.

Parking is available at Kronendal Primary School at R20.00 per vehicle entry.

At Maiden's Cove free parking is available on street or in the municipal parking area off Victoria Road.

UCT - Upper Campus, Rondebosch

Route: University of Cape Town to Civic Centre bus station

  1. Rail- based Park-and-Rides
  2. Road- based Park-and-Ride facilities
  3. Event Shuttles
    • Route: Civic Centre bus station, Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town to Stadium bus station in Western Boulevard, Green Point
    • Time and Frequency of Operation: Three hours before until two hours after the event ends. The shuttle will depart every 15 minutes or when full
    • Charges: Free of charge on presentation of a valid event ticket
    • Fleet/Vehicles: MyCiTi busses provide the service
    • Route: Kronendal Primary School (Hout Bay) via Maiden's Cove (Camps Bay) to Civic Centre bus station.
    • Hout Bay bus stops:
    • Time and Frequency of Operation: Three hours before until two hours after the event ends. This shuttle will depart every 30 minutes or when full
    • Charges:
    • Security: To be provided at the Kronendal and off street parking areas in Victoria Road
    • Fleet/Vehicles: MyCiTi busses provide the service
    • UCT bus stops:
    • Stop 1 - UCT Sports Centre at the Northern end of the campus.
    • Stop 2 - Intersection of Ring Road and University Avenue at the Southern end of the campus.
    • Time and Frequency of Operation: Three hours before until two hours after the event ends. This shuttle will depart every 30 minutes or when full
    • Charges: Free of charge on presentation of a valid event ticket.
    • Security: Security will be provided at the parking areas.
    • Fleet/Vehicles: MyCiTi busses provide the service.
  4. Non-motorised Transport

Fan Walk

The fan walk, between Cape Town rail station and Cape Town Stadium, will be operational and spectators and fans are encouraged to 'take the walk'.

Cycling

Bicycle lock-up facilities are available at Cape Town Stadium and those wishing to cycle to and from the event are encouraged to do so. Please remember to have adequate lighting and wear reflective clothing.

Road closures

The following road closures will have an impact on the afternoon peak traffic flows and motorists are advised to plan their trips accordingly:

  • Western Boulevard between the Stadium and Buitengragt will have one lane reserved for the shuttle service from 16:00 until 23:30.
  • Hans Strijdom from Long Street to Buitengragt will have lane restrictions from 16:00 until 18:00.
  • Hertzog Boulevard from Civic Road to Adderley Street will be closed between 16:00 to 18:00. This will impact on access to the underground parking between the Civic and Standard Bank Centres.
  • On Granger Bay Boulevard the lane on the stadium side, linking Western Boulevard to Beach Road, will be closed from 16:00 to 23:30.
  • Somerset Road between Ebenezer Road and Buitengracht will be closed from 22:30 to 24:00.

Parking restrictions will be enforced in residential areas adjacent to Cape Town Stadium from 06:00 to midnight. Motorists are advised to obey the signage.

Parking

There is limited parking available at the Cape Town Stadium. Tickets for parking must be purchased through Computicket.

Issued by:
Communication Department
City of Cape Town

Media Enquiries: 

Peter Sole
Manager
Transport Network Operations
City of Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 4735
Cell: 084 222 1462