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Ward 56

Pedestrian Safety

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Petition for Pedestrian Safety Launched

A petition has been launched calling for urgent safety interventions at the intersections of Roper & Lynnwood, Herold & Lynnwood, and South & Jan Shoba. Residents, students and local businesses are encouraged to sign in support of safer crossings.

Community Feedback Highlights Growing Concern

Residents and students continue to report unsafe crossing conditions at several intersections in Hatfield. These concerns are being documented to strengthen the case for intervention.

Concerns Escalated to City Transport Officials

Formal concerns regarding dangerous pedestrian crossings have been submitted to City of Tshwane transport officials. The request highlights the need for improved pedestrian infrastructure and traffic calming measures.

Safety Concerns Raised with TMPD

Pedestrian safety concerns at key Hatfield intersections have been raised with TMPD. Requests have been made for increased traffic monitoring and enforcement during peak student movement hours.

Engagement with University of Pretoria Representatives

Initial discussions have taken place with representatives from the University of Pretoria regarding pedestrian safety concerns affecting students travelling through Hatfield. The University has expressed support for pursuing safety interventions.

Improving pedestrian safety in Hatfield is a priority for Ward 56. Several high-risk intersections — Roper & Lynnwood, Herold & Lynnwood, and South & Jan Shoba — have been identified where students and residents face daily danger. The ward councillor is working with Hatfield CID, the University of Pretoria and TMPD to implement immediate safety interventions while long-term infrastructure upgrades are pursued through the City’s budgeting process.
Pedestrains on Burnette Street, Hatfield, showing inadequate road crossings available
Pedestrians in Hatfeild crossing the street without adequate crossings available

The Problem

Hatfield is one of Pretoria’s busiest student districts. Thousands of students move between residences, the University of Pretoria and nearby businesses every day. Unfortunately several intersections in Ward 56 have become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians.

The intersections at Roper & Lynnwood, Herold & Lynnwood, and South & Jan Shoba see heavy traffic volumes and limited pedestrian protection. Near-miss incidents are common and many residents have raised concerns about safety when crossing these roads.

As ward councillor, I am working with the Hatfield CID, the University of Pretoria, and TMPD to address these risks. However, in order for the City to allocate funding and prioritise infrastructure improvements, strong community support is required.

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Key Pedestrian Risk Intersections

Following engagements with residents, the Hatfield CID and the University of Pretoria, three intersections have been identified as priority safety concerns.

These locations experience high pedestrian traffic combined with fast-moving vehicles, creating dangerous crossing conditions.

  • Roper Street & Lynnwood Road
  • Herold Street & Lynnwood Road
  • South Street & Jan Shoba Street

Why We Need Your Support

In the City of Tshwane, major safety improvements must be prioritised through the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) budgeting process. Without clear community support, important projects often struggle to secure funding.

By signing the petition, residents help demonstrate that pedestrian safety in Hatfield is a community priority. This strengthens our case when engaging with City officials and increases the likelihood that funding will be allocated for infrastructure upgrades.

Every signature strengthens the case for safer streets.

What We Are Pushing For

The goal is to secure both short-term interventions and long-term safety improvements.

Immediate actions being requested include traffic enforcement and temporary safety measures while longer-term projects move through the City’s planning process.

  • Increased TMPD traffic enforcement
  • Temporary pedestrian safety measures
  • Improved pedestrian crossings
  • Long-term intersection redesign
  • Capital funding through the IDP

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Partners Driving The Issue

Ward 56 Councillor Tiaan Dippenaar
Community safety groups and residents
University of Pretoria
Hatfield City Improvement District

Help Improve This Issue Report

This page outlines an issue affecting residents in Ward 56. Community input can help uncover important details that assist the councillor and municipal departments in resolving the problem.

If you have seen this issue yourself, you may know useful information such as the exact location, how long it has been happening, or how often it occurs.

If you have additional information about this issue, please use the “Send Us an Update” form (on the right side) to share what you have observed. Your input helps strengthen the case when engaging with the municipality.

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