A substantial portion of the initial phase of the better. bellville. together. placemaking initiatives waslaunched and trialed at the Bellville PTI. With approximately 300,000 passenger trips occurring daily through the PTI, it represents a high-impact area.
The Bellville Public Transport Interchange is the busiest in Cape Town. Under a planned upgrade programme, it will transform into a new, vertically integrated public transport interchange. This upgrade will encompass rail, future MyCiti bus trunk lines, bus services, minibus taxi operations, long distance bus services, and non-motorised transport.
The Bellville Central Business District, particularly near the Bellville PTI, plays a pivotal role on both a metropolitan and city-region scales. It offers substantial opportunities for employment, business, and investment. Among these opportunities is the development of affordable, accessible residential and mixed-use buildings, especially along the Voortrekker Road Corridor. This development strategy aims to counter the remnants of apartheid-era spatial planning, promoting social integration and enhancing social cohesion.
Revive the Bellville PTI
Several better. bellville. together. initiatives have been activated to revive the PTI, playing a key role in transforming a vital area in Bellville and fostering effective waste-to-resource systems. These initiatives contribute not only to the local economy but also significantly enhance the cleanliness of the PTI.
Thanks to these initiatives, the PTI has become cleaner and a successful testing ground for new waste separation bin systems. Numerous ‘waste to art’ workshops and artistic applications have been conducted at the PTI, infusing the space with inspiration and colour. The new better. bellville. together. mural, replacing an old faded one, has brought additional fresh colour to the Bellville PTI.
Waste educators have been proactively instructing Bellville passengers proper waste separation methods. Additionally, both informal and formal traders have had the opportunity to enroll in organic waste management and collection services.
