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La pétition est adressée à : City of Cape Town – Roads and Transport Directorate
We, the residents of Hout Bay, Victorkloof neighbourhood and surrounds ,formally request the urgent installation of a raised intersection (speed table) at the corner of Martingale and Valley Road.
This intersection sees significant daily traffic — both from local residents and vehicles commuting through the area. A raised intersection is a necessary traffic-calming measure to reduce speeding, improve compliance with the stop street, and make the area safer for all road users.
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There have been numerous witnessed transgressions of vehicles ignoring the stop street at Martingale and Valley Road, often driving straight through at speed. Several of these have been captured on Watchcon CCTV, and some residents have been involved in accidents.
This road is used daily by:
Local commuters and service vehicles
Horse riders
Children walking or cycling
Parents with babies in prams
Visitors and staff entering or exiting Riverside Terraces Old Age Home
Despite signage, there is little deterrent to speeding, and near-misses are becoming a regular occurrence. The current layout does not adequately manage traffic flow or enforce caution at this residential intersection.
A raised intersection would help calm traffic, reinforce driver accountability, and enhance safety for everyone who uses this corner — whether on foot, horseback, bicycle, or in a vehicle.
We respectfully urge the City of Cape Town’s Roads and Transport Directorate and Ward Councillor Robert (Ward 74) to act promptly before a preventable incident becomes a serious accident
détails de la pétition
Pétition lancée:
28/07/2025
Fin de la collecte:
07/08/2025
Région:
Afrique du Sud
Catégorie:
Transport
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City Steps In: Stop Sign Enforcement Requested
il y a 2 joursWe’re pleased to share that Desré Liebenberg, Assistant Chief of Traffic Operations for the City of Cape Town, has formally requested Stop Sign enforcement at the intersection of Martingale Avenue and Valley Road, near the entrance to World of Birds.
This official action adds further weight to our petition for a raised intersection at this location — an area of ongoing concern for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
🕒 Just 2 days left before the petition closes and is submitted to the City. If you haven’t signed yet, now’s the time — and please rally the troops! Every signature strengthens our case for safer streets.
Thank you to everyone supporting this important initiative. -
Today, in the course of the morning, I requested Cape Town Metropolitan Police to conduct a formal traffic inspection at the intersection of Martingale and Valley Road.
During a 30-minute observation, officers issued five fines to motorists for failing to stop at the stop sign, and several others received verbal warnings and were educated on proper procedures when approaching a stop-controlled intersection.
I have requested that Metro Police return during peak traffic hours to gather additional data and further verify the ongoing non-compliance reported by residents.
This data will be added to the case that was officially opened with Cape Town Metro Police, and will form part of the supporting documentation to be submitted with this petition to the Ward Councillors and the City’s Roads & Transport Directorate.
Thank you to all who have supported the petition so far. Please continue to share it — the more voices we have, the stronger our call for safer streets in Hout Bay.
Débat
Pourquoi les gens signent
For pedestrians safety
For commuter safety
For cyclist safety
Protection of property on all for corners
Protect animals eg dogs and horses, cats,Birds
Reduce vehicles speeding
Promote allround awareness to those who like to speed and ignore traffic rules
Valley road has become a lot busier over the past years. People completely disregard the stop signs. Removing them will make it extremely dangerous coming out of the side roads. The traffic needs calming measures, particularly at this intersection and the Park Road intersection. I have nearly had a good couple of accidents because people disregard the stop signs.
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