The problem and confusion about speed humps in various suburbs were finally addressed after many months of complaints from residents.
Joburg Roads Agency regional operations manager for Region C, Lawrence Maseko, eventually addressed residents about the process of applying for traffic calming measures. He was talking during the Community Policing Forum (CPF) meeting held at Struben’s Valley on 13 April.
He told residents that the process of applying for speed humps takes about 18 months to be finalised. He explained that JRA will not put up traffic calming measures including road markings, speed humps and mini circles on roads to address social issues like speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol.
“A formal request for speed humps requires a petition from residents and it should be signed by the ward councillor before it is sent to the regional office,” he explained. JRA regional office will then send the petition to the City of Joburg’s petition office.
He further emphasised that the petition and proposal must be supported by Joburg Emergency Management Services, JMPD and the police.
“Not every road qualifies for speed humps. If there is a problem of speeding, JMPD should be called to monitor the road,” he said.
One speed hump costs the City about R25 000. Asked about nursery schools close to the road, Maseko said that nursery schools were a business that could relocate to another place.
We can only put speed humps close to schools or government entities such as old age homes. “It must be known that motorists are also considered throughout this process,” he further explained.
He indicated that the roads that qualify for speed humps, the process takes about 18 months so as to conduct detailed investigations to ensure the whole process is being followed.
Maseko concluded that the City annually appoints a contractor in every region to assess the roads and submit a Visual Condition Access (VCA). This is the report that assesses the status and conditions of the road in every region.
“This report gives us an opportunity to find out which roads should be prioritised,” he concluded.
Details: Joburg Roads Agency, 0860 562 874 or hotline@jra.org.za.
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