Event bus shuttles<\/span> <\/p>\nPark-and-rides served by the free event shuttles are situated at UCT Upper Campus where parking is free, Kronendal Primary School where a R20 per vehicle fee applies and at Maiden\u2019s Cove in the free municipal parking area off Victoria Road.<\/p>\n
Between the Civic Centre and the Stadium<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe first bus from the Civic Centre bus station in Hertzog Boulevard departs at 12:00. Thereafter a bus will leave every 15 minutes or when full. The last bus will leave the Stadium bus station at 19:00.<\/p>\n
Between the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Civic Centre<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe first bus from the UCT Upper Campus departs for the Civic Centre bus station in Hertzog Boulevard at 12:00. Thereafter a bus will leave every 15 minutes or when full. The last bus will leave the Civic Centre bus station at 19:10.<\/p>\n
Between Hout Bay and the Stadium<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe first bus from the Kronendal Primary School field to the Stadium departs at 12:00. Thereafter a bus will leave every 15 minutes or when full. The last bus will leave from the corner of Main and York Roads at 19:00.<\/p>\n
MyCiTi service: Civic Centre to Table View, Waterfront and Gardens<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe standard hours of operation and fees for the MyCiTi service between the Civic Centre and Table View bus stations will apply. Passengers will be required to use the myconnect card to travel to the Civic Centre bus station. Cards can be purchased at any open station kiosk. Please call the 24\/7 Transport Information Centre\u2019s toll-free number for more information: 0800 65 64 63.<\/p>\n
Road closures<\/span>\u00a0
\u00a0\n<\/p>\nImpact of road closures on public transport services<\/strong> <\/p>\nPublic transport services operating in the Green Point and CBD areas may be subject to localised deviations from 12:00 on 21 July 2012. The affected scheduled services are listed below:<\/p>\n
Golden arrow Bus services travelling through the Green Point area<\/strong> <\/p>\nAll services along Somerset\/Main Road Green Point between Buitengragt and York Road will run along Helen Suzman Boulevard after 12:00. Passengers using this service may board or disembark at the stops either side of the closures at Buitengragt or York Road.<\/p>\n
Golden Arrow Bus services entering the CBD<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe city bound Waterfront service will operate via the CTICC, turning right into Heerengracht, stopping opposite Standard Bank, proceeding around the circle, back down Heerengracht and on to the Waterfront.<\/p>\n
The Waterfront\/Sea Point service will continue to operate on its normal routes, but may be subject to delays.<\/p>\n
MyCiTi Bus Service \u2013 Effective from 12:00<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe normal Civic Centre-Waterfront MyCiTi bus service will not be free of charge to event ticket holders.<\/p>\n
The Civic Centre-Waterfront MyCiTi service will stop at the Stadium bus station en-route to the Waterfront and then will be rerouted from Helen Suzman Boulevard into Portswood Road, turning left into Beach Road and right at the traffic circle into Granger Bay Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Granger Bay bus station will be closed for this period while all other stops and services on the Gardens-Civic-Waterfront route will remain operational.<\/p>\n
Passengers may use the Waterfront (in Breakwater Lane), Stadium bus station and\/or Buitengragt stops as alternatives to the Granger Bay bus station.<\/p>\n
On the return journey from the Waterfront, the bus will turn left into Beach Road, right into Portswood Road and left at Helen Suzman Boulevard to continue its normal route to the CBD.<\/p>\n
Parking<\/span> <\/p>\nParking restrictions will be enforced in residential areas adjacent to Cape Town Stadium from 00:00 to 24:00 (midnight) on 21 July 2012, including Main Road. Motorists are advised to obey the signage.<\/p>\n
Normal restrictions and charges apply to kerbside parking in the CBD for a Saturday.<\/p>\n
People with disabilities<\/strong> <\/p>\nDedicated parking has been allocated on DF Malan Drive for those attendees with disabilities who wish to use the Stadium shuttle. Only people with an official disability permit from the City will be allowed to park in this dedicated parking area.<\/p>\n
For the limited disabled parking at the Stadium in parking area P5 within the Stadium precinct (which is located off Vlei Road), e-mail all enquiries regarding disabled parking access to mikefranck@mweb.co.za.<\/p>\n
Ticket holders will have to formally request access to the disabled parking bays at P5 via Mike. Note that users will have to provide evidence that they are entitled to these parking bays and clearly display the Vehicle Access Permit (VAP) in full colour on their dashboard when entering Vlei Road. Failure to display will result in access being denied.<\/p>\n
Disabled Parking access is issued at the discretion of the event organiser and is subject to availability.<\/p>\n
Drop-and-Go<\/strong> <\/p>\nAttendees may be dropped off and collected at the following appropriately signed locations:<\/p>\n
\n\n- DF Malan Drive opposite the Artscape Theatre<\/li>\n
- The embayment off Helen Suzman Blvd (city bound carriageway), between Vlei Road and the elevated traffic circle at Granger Bay Boulevard\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
On-street in the CBD<\/strong> <\/p>\nOn-street parking is available within the CBD, but no additional security will be provided. Parking tariffs will apply until 13:00 when on street parking becomes free of charge.<\/p>\n
VA Waterfront<\/strong> <\/p>\nThe VA Waterfront has approximately 3 500 parking bays available to the general public. There is a charge associated with this parking, and traffic flows into and out of the VA Waterfront may be congested.<\/p>\n
Pedestrian routes<\/span> <\/p>\nThe Fan Walk provides the opportunity for attendees to move from the Civic Centre bus and Cape Town rail stations to the Stadium at Green Point along a dedicated pedestrian route. After 12:00 roads down the Fan Walk will be closed to vehicular traffic in response to increasing pedestrian volumes. A contra-flow system will be provided for local vehicular access on the mountain side (Sea Point-bound) carriageway on Somerset \/Main Road in Green Point between York and Chiappini Streets.<\/p>\n
Pedestrian access between the Waterfront and Stadium will be via Granger Bay Boulevard and, between the City and Stadium, via the Fan Walk and underpass at the Green Point Traffic Circle.<\/p>\n
Cycling<\/span> <\/p>\nAttendees wishing to cycle to the Stadium are encouraged to do so. Bicycle racks are located on the eastern (Waterfront) side of the elevated circle at the Stadium. Cyclists must provide their own lock and chain as bicycles are left at own risk. Please remember the \u201cridesafe\u201d motto and wear a helmet, have adequate lighting and wear reflective clothing. However, please note that helmets are not permitted inside the Stadium. Due to the number of people using the Fan Walk, it is advised that cyclists coming from the CBD use the route through the VA Waterfront or the back roads in De Waterkant to access the Stadium.<\/p>\n
Ticket collection<\/span> <\/p>\nAttendees are encouraged to collect their tickets from Computicket outlets no later than one day prior to the event.<\/p>\n
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