Fourways Traffic is the worst in SA

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#2

The traffic issue in Fourways and surrounds has spiraled out of control in the past few months. It is EXTREMELY stressful and hazardous solely because of the taxis whom cause HAVOC on the road.

Please can something be done about this! Can a reporting system be implemented for this asap!

Thank you!

(Sandton, 2018-02-19)

#3

Exactly what is said above the traffic, the lights out and the taxis taking the law into their own hands is beyond appalling

(Fourways, 2018-02-19)

#5

I cannot continue to put mine and my children’s lives at risk en route to school every morning.

(Fourways, 2018-02-19)

#11

Our roads are mostly grid locked anytime of the day in Fourways. The taxis add to the frustrasion. Traffic lights are always out of order.

(Fourways, 2018-02-20)

#12

I'm annoyed, frustrated and something must be done!

(Jhb,, 2018-02-20)

#13

I am fed up! Constant faulty traffic lights which is not only frustrating but dangerous!

(Fourways, 2018-02-20)

#16

Our kids who are newly licensed are in danger, as well as ourselves. It is a terribly stressful way to begin and end a day, which also takes up most of the day. PLEASE help, it really is too much, and traffic lights we pass because we have to access our home opposite Fourways Mall have literally not worked in many months, cars and taxis do not regard these intersections as stop streets, its a "me first, free for all", don't even slow down!

(Fourways, 2018-02-20)

#17

The traffic in our area is a nightmare and not only during peak times. I cannot remember the last time the traffic lights in the area were working properly! The JMPD never seem to be around to help and when there are outsurance pointsmen, they leave at 5pm when traffic congestion is at its worst!

(Fourways, Gauteng, 2018-02-20)

#18

it's been like this for years. I shouldn't have to waste time with my family by being stuck in unnecessary traffic. And the robots at design quarter.....just sync them properly....is that asking too much

(Johannesburg Fourways, 2018-02-20)

#23

It’s out of control

(Kyalami, 2018-02-20)

#25

It can easily take an hour to travel less than a kilometre on William Nicol from the Witkoppen bridge to Monte Casino robots. This is an enormous frustration, caused in part by poor sequencing of the William Nicol robots up to the N1 Highway.

Reviewing the peak-time sequencing of all robots on William Nicol to ensure the efficient flow of traffic to/ from the highway would help enormously.

(Sandton, 2018-02-20)

#28

The traffic situation is extremely poor .Takes me three quarters of an hour to travel 6 km,s.Taxis are a law unto themselves.With regards robots the red means go .

(Fourways Johannesburg, 2018-02-21)

#31

Tired of the traffic and misconduct and abuse of roads by taxi drivers!

(Johannesburg, 2018-02-21)

#32

Witkoppen is a nightmare

(Bloubosrand, 2018-02-21)

#35

I have had enough of the constant traffic issues and amount of traffic I have to deal with every morning!!!

(Johannesburg, 2018-02-21)

#36

The horrific traffic tales an hour extra out of my day

(Fourways, 2018-02-21)

#37

Fourways traffic is a nightmare!

(Johannesburg, 2018-02-21)

#39

I'm signing because the situation is out of control and dangerous.

(FOURWAYS, 2018-02-21)

#40

I want to rid the myself and the community of the dangers that we face every day when driving through Fourways. There are too many accidents and too many senseless deaths. We need to be more considerate of the value of a life thus something needs to be done about the roads.

(Fourways, 2018-02-21)

#41

I'm signing because it's ridiculous and I AM ON A MOTORCYCLE - my heart bleeds for those in cars/vans/taxis and trucks. I believe the taxis behave the way they do out of necessity, they also have an obligation to their passengers

(Johannesburg, 2018-02-21)

#42

I live in Broadacres and the traffic this year is the worse it has ever been. I think mainly because of traffic lights not working and the total disrespect shown by the taxi drivers. Is there no way that the rules of the road can be enforced? It feels as though we are living in a lawless, third world country. Please help! Something has to change - at the very least FIX the robots!

(Johannesburg, 2018-02-21)

#47

Visits are seriously marred by this situation.

(Durban, 2018-02-22)

#49

I live in Lonehill and am badly affected by the traffic problens mentioned.

(Johannesburg, 2018-02-22)

#53

Traffic in Fourways Area is worse every year and needs to be addressed as more and more developments take place with very little change in the info-structure.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-07)

#56

I travel these roads every day and the safety of myself, my children and other commuters is at risk

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-08)

#57

On a bad day it can take 1 and ½ hours to get from Fourways Gardens to St Peters and back. On a normal day, drivers (myself included) are harassed by taxi drivers who haul down the left hand lane on Witkoppen road and cross 3 lanes of traffic to then turn right to get onto Main (unlike most other commuters who take their turn). This causes gridlocks but also extreme stress for those driving mindfully. Taxis take the law into their own hands (and as a result, I am becoming more and more aware of lawlessness with other drivers following their antics). Notwithstanding, we have a moral and civil duty to protect the Mothers and Fathers of our Nation - our housekeepers and gardeners who become part of our family and have to commute in these Driving Coffins. We owe it to ALL people in South Africa to bring lawfulness back onto the roads.

(Fourways, 2018-03-08)

#58

I am signing this because I live in the Fourways/Lonehill area and share the same concerns as the other residence.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-08)

#59

I’m signing because I sit in traffic everyday, I’m tired of seeing taxis break the law and endanger their passengers lives and lives of others on the road. It’s not pleasant living in a gridlocked environment.

(Gauteng, 2018-03-08)

#64

Its just not acceptable that we have to allow up to 45 minutes to get children to a school that is 6kms from home. The traffic lights are incorrectly timed, and don't allow enough cars through at peak hours. The taxis cause huge amounts of fear and stress.

(Fourways Gardens, 2018-03-08)

#65

I drive up and driving an Witkoppen several times a day. The lawlessness is increasing and I now fear for an accident at every intersection. Cars do not follow the robots, particularly with arrows, no respect for keeping intersection open for the next direction of traffic, overtaking over yellow lines, u turns in the intersection and bullying of cars who are in fact drivel safely. Each intersection in the wider Bryanston, Fourways and Sunninghill should be monitored. Our drivers need to be taught to follow rules of the road and to show CONSIDERATION. Many thanks for considering this plea.

(Sunninghill, 2018-03-08)

#71

Every single time we travel the Fourways / Lonehill roads there are delays. We've just survived the Uranium and Cedar Road yet still driving our roads is like running a repeating gauntlet. My complaints are the same as everyones - non functioning traffic lights, road works that appear to be badly planned causing longer than reasonable inconveniences and the taxis ... oh dear the taxis.
They drive into oncoming traffic, intimidate with their "taxi train" lines, turn across traffic from the emergency lanes. This behaviour encourages non-taxi traffic to behave in the same fashion compounding the problems of general lawlessness on our roads.

(Fourways, 2018-03-08)

#74

the congestion is extremely bad, and there is a huge amount of unsafe driving behaviour which endangers lives.

(Fourways, 2018-03-08)

#75

Traffic is a big problem in Fourways and it holds back economic development and job creation.

(Sandton, 2018-03-08)

#76

I spend many hours a day sitting in traffic. Those are hours that could be put to much better use than sitting in traffic. I am also frustrated by the cars and taxis that flout the rules of the road and put other road users at risk.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-08)

#77

The traffic is terrible and causes unnecessary stress getting my kids to schoool

(JHB, 2018-03-08)

#86

My children and I spend 1.5 hours daily on a route that does not exceed 15 minutes under no-traffic conditions.

My children should grow up seeing all people abide by traffic laws and not be confused why certain people seem exempt.

(Fourways, 2018-03-08)

#89

I am concerned about the traffic congestion and lawlessness on our roads in the Fourways area.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-08)

#90

I'm concerned about the Fourways traffic and it effects my route every day.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-08)

#92

I think that we can be creative and we can create jobs and opportunities in our community and alleviate stress of both public commuters and also private sectors.

I thought of the orange stripe initiative whereby we grant taxi’s (public transport) the ability to freely get right of way between certain hours and in order to do so they pay a monthly fee which then goes towards monitoring them- driving on right side of the road and at the correct speed and agreeing to have a working go pro which could be linked to a commuter app which then can be correctly run against a merit and demerit system that encourages healthy road usuage.
Our poor helper was in an accident recently because the taxi just went through the stop street and she was badly injured and this guy is still operating. Taxi’s constantly disregard road rules and on Witkoppen turning right onto main road they were turning right from the left only turning lane. They are also trying to get their occupants to destinations and are stressed too but put others lives at risk. If we could make a way that they would obey the rules and participating in stripe initiative could belong to a monitoring system and would get right of way at peak times eg (06:00-08:30) and (16:00-19:00).
The process should be easily managed and could roll out to all provinces with a Gauteng or Fourways as the Pilot.

Call me if you think I am onto something. We could also make gopro’s or cameras as a way and means of monitoring other drivers moving towards a citizens governed by citizens mentality instead of people driving correctly when they know police are around- eg speeding etc. I think that people are just happy to disregard road rules and create unsafe standards which then becomes the norm. Due to others following this we then have more law breaking individuals which is not only restricted to taxi’s but also private individuals.

I really think this could create great opportunities and make our good country great!
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(Pineslopes/ Lonehill, 2018-03-08)

#93

Thank you for taking the time to consider our request, Mr Mayor. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

(Fourways, 2018-03-08)

#95

There is a total disregard for basic traffic rules which put other drivers and pedestrians at risk.

(Fourways, 2018-03-08)

#96

The lack of enforcement of our road laws leaves no choice but to erect barriers that prevent taxis driving into oncoming traffic on a daily basis, especially outside our schools. Do we need another accident like the one in Witkoppen this week before the authorities act?

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-08)

#98

i live in Fourways and am affected by the extreme levels of traffic congestion that beset our area.

(Fourways, johannesburg, 2018-03-08)

#100

The traffic is soul destroying as is the bad behaviour of many drivers.

(Lonehill, 2018-03-09)

#102

Roads can be upgraded to accommodate the increase in traffic.

Lawlessness on the road needs to be addressed to ensure the safety of all motorists and pedestrians.

(Fourways, 2018-03-09)

#104

I have to endure extreme congestion due to faulty traffic lights and unlawful and dangerous behaviour by road users on Witkoppen Road every day. Due to the pushing in of taxi's and other vehicles or the blocking of intersections by turning cars as well as faulty lights, my travel-time has more than doubled.

(Jukskei Park, 2018-03-09)

#105

The road users and especially the TAXIS are out of control in the Fourways area!! We desperately need visible policing on EVERY street corner.

(Joahnnesburg, 2018-03-09)

#108

Traffic is TERRIBLE. Especially the taxis driving into oncoming traffic, or turning from the extreme left lane on Witkoppen across 2 straight lanes to get into the right turning lane to Main. Every morning!

(Fourways, 2018-03-09)

#110

I am concerned every day about getting my children to school and back home safely.

(Bryanston, 2018-03-09)

#112

Traffic is a nightmare...

(Fourways, 2018-03-09)

#117

Mornings are absolutely shocking. Motorists are experiencing road rage, taxi drivers are taking massive chances because they can as there is never any JMPD presence and I have had enough of having to leave home at 6am in order to miss the traffic. I live 7km from school, if I leave at 6.30am it takes me over an hour. On a bad day it has taken me 2 hours.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-10)

#119

The traffic in Fourways is becoming unbearable/ dangerous and all round out of control in the mornings. It is dangerous to be on the roads.

(Fourways, 2018-03-11)

#120

I have a young family and the lawlessness on the roads is unbelievable!

(Fourways, 2018-03-11)

#121

I live in the area concerned and fully support the petition

(Fourways, 2018-03-11)

#122

Live in the area

(Fourways, 2018-03-11)

#124

Witkoppen Rd from St Peters Prep School to the Rivonia High-way Interchange shocking this 2-3km stretch can take anything from 30min - 1 hour in bad traffic coupled with the Taxi's who break the road rules and place normal road users lives at risk

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-11)

#127

I fear for the safety of myself and my children every morning on either Main Rd or Witkoppen road - the behaviour of the taxi's and their disrespect for the law of the road is terrifying.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#129

I am a parent and this affects me 100% as explained as well.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#138

The traffic is desperate every morning and is unsafe for children.

(Bryanston, 2018-03-12)

#139

Transporting kids to school is not safe due to drivers not abiding to road rules

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#140

The traffic around Fourways is totally gridlocked. The Taxi's travel on the shoulder of the road, cut everyone off and endanger everyones lives.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#146

Encounter traffic problems every morning.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#147

I am signing because I work at Fourways High School and the number of children that arrive late to school is getting out of control. Their late arrival into class causes interruptions which should be kept to the bare minimum.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#148

This is a daily struggle for residents of Fourways and neighbouring areas, especially a the following times of the day: 6:00am till 9:00am, then again from 1pm till 2pm, and again from 3:00 till 5:30. As you can see these times of the day are typical for most commuting to work or school and back. But in this area in particular it is now becoming unbearable. Please help!

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#150

I'm a tax paying road user and a concerned resident.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#152

The traffic is a serious problem. Some days it takes me 20mins to travel 3km.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#153

om signing because of the heavy traffic which we experiencing in fourways around the school

(johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#154

The traffic is choas in Fourways. It is unsafe taking my children to school at Fourways High school as I am constanly dodging taxis driving in oncoming traffic. Lat week alone I nearly had 2 head on collissions.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#155

I am signing this because it takes me 35 minutes to drive 2.8 km a day. Motorists have no respect. We need more points men on Cedar and Witkoppen Roads.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#156

I drive up Kingfisher Drive every morning and the taxi drivers just never obey the rules, and concerned for pedestrians.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#159

I live in Fourways

(FOURWAYS, 2018-03-12)

#160

Safety is a huge concern. And infrastructure is a major problem, there are a lot of complexes going up and the roads cannot handle the numbers.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#162

I live in Fourways

(FOURWAYS, 2018-03-12)

#163

Fourways traffic congestion

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#169

Fourways Traffic

(FOURWAYS, 2018-03-12)

#170

I am a concerned parent. We live 1km from Fourways High where by daughter is a learner. Due to the daily havoc with traffic as described, I drive my daughter to and from school as beimg a pedestrian in this area, is a high risk!

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#171

SHOCKING TRAFFIC

(Northriding, 2018-03-12)

#176

I'm signing this petition because it has become impossible to get my child to school every morning. When their are traffic cops they sit and chat instead of watching how we manage to avoid accidents trying to cross the roads every day. The taxis cut us off and laugh in our faces when we complain. Enough is enough......

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#177

Yes, something has to be done about the Fourways traffic it is unbearable.

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#183

I am signing this petition because I drop both my daughters at different schools within the Fourways precinct every single morning and I have to fight through traffic for 45 minutes just to drive 1.5km? Please address the traffic nightmare

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#184

The traffic is a nightmare on a daily basis in the Fourways area & something needs to be done to alleviate the problem.

Outsurance points people are on duty & it certainly does help.

Thanks

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#186

I live in this area and I am aware of these issues

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#188

Serious traffic congestion

(Sandton, 2018-03-12)

#189

Please help! I sit in traffic - 5km to Fourways High School from home, for 30-45 minutes everyday day!

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#190

the traffic has reached unbearable levels and needs addressing urgently

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)

#193

It takes 30 minutes to turn from Witkoppen into Kingfisher to get to Fourways high due to taxis and cars clogging the intersection to avoid queues. Highly dangerous as vehicles try push their way through and children are crossing the roads

(Fourways, 2018-03-12)

#195

the traffic is really getting worse everyday, my daughter has to get off the car walk to school half way where I driving her to school at least twice a week now, it really worries me of her safety...

(Paulshof, 2018-03-12)

#199

Getting out and again back into the Fourways / Monte Casino area is a nightmare each day. When it rains or there are traffic lights down further exacerbates the problem and it a total gridlock. Taxis have not respect for the rules/other drivers and will take all measures to get through, irrespective of the dangers posed to others.

(Johannesburg, 2018-03-12)