Transport News
Johannesburg urban vehicle emissions initiative to generate data for clean air policies
The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative Johannesburg task, released by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) on July 21, will use remote sensing innovation to keep an eye on emissions from automobiles in Johannesburg and the broader Gauteng region and produce data that will inform decision-making. The job belongs to the Breathe Cities effort, which gathers data on air quality from a network of 14 cities, generally in developing countries, and shares the information with all stakeholders including neighborhoods to recognize effective practices that enhance air quality, stated Breathe Cities project director Mike Saxton.
Sanral signs R7bn loan with New Development Bank
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) on July 22 signed a R7-billion loan agreement with multilateral development bank the New Development Bank (NDB) to support the agency’s various toll portfolio tasks in the country. The funds would be used for roadway infrastructure jobs, with crucial road works including updating the nation’s national roads, widening carriageways, building additional lanes and other aspects connected to road facilities, Sanral board member Mahesh Fakir notified, speaking at the finalizing, which was held at the NDB’s local offices in Sandton.
Africa Finance Corporation funds major road network improvement programme in Angola
African infrastructure and industrial development funding agency, the African Finance Corporation (AFC), has announced that it has disbursed €75-million out of an €85-million sovereign facility, granted to the Angolan government, through its Finance Ministry. This facility is to support major improvements to the country’s road network, specifically the construction of 186 key bridges and essential road upgrades. This programme forms part of the country’s National Development Plan for 2023 to 2027. It has created 900 direct jobs and will reduce transport costs and give easier access to markets for agricultural producers. It will also improve the efficiency, resilience and inclusivity of the Angolan transport network.
JRA to start Phase 2 of Lillian Ngoyi street reconstruction in September
The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says the first phase of the rehabilitation project on Lilian Ngoyi street, between Harrison and Kruis streets, is on schedule to be completed by the end of August, with 86% of the construction scope already finalised. Construction of new and reinforced tunnels, as well as the backfilling and compaction works, are complete. The remainder of the project scope is progressing at the anticipated pace and includes the construction of pavement layers.
Joburg testing technology to protect traffic signalling equipment The City of Johannesburg is testing technologies to protect the traffic signalling equipment at intersections.
The City of Johannesburg is testing technologies to protect the traffic signalling equipment at intersections. Schalk Burger has the story.
Recovery in logistics sector continued in May, latest Ctrack index shows
The latest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) reveals that the recent healing in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index enhanced in May to reach a level of 125.6– a boost of 1.7% compared to April’s level, and 2.5% above year-ago levels.
‘Unconscionable’ to return money to Treasury instead of fixing potholes – Creecy
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says “instant attention” will be provided to the “important problem” of the underspending of financing assigned to road maintenance and roadway building by both Department of Transport (DoT) entities and provincial transport departments. “In a country where residents should daily navigate the dangers of potholes it is unconscionable that we are returning money to National Treasury.”
AA, Outa weigh in on new Transport Minister
Newly designated Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is the l lth minister in this portfolio because 1994, which is a cause for concern as continuity within federal government departments is crucial, states the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa. The AA says the need for an improved transportation design in South Africa must be high up on Creecy’s program, as must efforts to enhance road safety.
Recovery in logistics sector continued in May – Ctrack index
The latest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent healing in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower rate. The index improved in May to reach a level of 125.6– a boost of 1.7% compared with April’s level, and 2.5% above year-ago levels.
Steady hand needed as seventh Transport Minister appointed in 15 years – AA, Outa
Newly designated Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is the l lth minister in this portfolio since 1994, which is a cause for issue as continuity within federal government departments is important, states the Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa. The AA says the requirement for an enhanced transport model in South Africa need to be high up on Creecy’s program, as ought to efforts to improve road safety.