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Flagship Projects

MyCiTi Integrated Rapid Transit System Phase 1A

  • Client:
    City of Cape Town.
  • Project value:
    R4.6 billion
  • Purpose:

    Planning, design and implementation of the first phase of a multi-phased bus rapid transit system to service the Cape Metropole.

  • Scope:

    Provision of project and programme management services for the planning, design and implementation of the first phase of the MyCiTi IRT system. This corridor faced some of the worst peak-period congestion levels, especially to the south and east of the bridges over the Diep River. The project ultimately aimed to provide a fully integrated, safe and efficient public transport system to service all individuals within the Cape Metropole.

    The work streams managed by the project and programme management team included:

    • Infrastructure planning, design and implementation (roadways, stations, control centres, depots, staging yards
    • Systems planning
    • Business planning
    • Vehicle procurement
    • Business contracts (control centres, automated fare collection, vehicle procurement and station management)
    • Industry transition
    • Public relations and media
    • Budgeting and cost management
    • Funding applications (PTIG and PTNOG)
  • Responsible business units:
    GladAfrica Consulting Engineers | GladAfrica Project Managers | GA Environment