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    1) The Johannesburg International Transport Interchange (JITI), a 50,000 square meter state-of-the-art transport hub in Johannesburg, has reached practical completion. 2) JITI will serve as an international long distance and cross border transport facility, with amenities to make travel easier for over 1,500 travelers per day. 3) In addition to transport facilities, JITI will include 3,300 square meters of retail space to create economic opportunities in the inner city.

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    1) The Johannesburg International Transport Interchange (JITI), a 50,000 square meter state-of-the-art transport hub in Johannesburg, has reached practical completion. 2) JITI will serve as an international long distance and cross border transport facility, with amenities to make travel easier for over 1,500 travelers per day. 3) In addition to transport facilities, JITI will include 3,300 square meters of retail space to create economic opportunities in the inner city.

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    1) The Johannesburg International Transport Interchange (JITI), a 50,000 square meter state-of-the-art transport hub in Johannesburg, has reached practical completion. 2) JITI will serve as an international long distance and cross border transport facility, with amenities to make travel easier for over 1,500 travelers per day. 3) In addition to transport facilities, JITI will include 3,300 square meters of retail space to create economic opportunities in the inner city.

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    1) The Johannesburg International Transport Interchange (JITI), a 50,000 square meter state-of-the-art transport hub in Johannesburg, has reached practical completion. 2) JITI will serve as an international long distance and cross border transport facility, with amenities to make travel easier for over 1,500 travelers per day. 3) In addition to transport facilities, JITI will include 3,300 square meters of retail space to create economic opportunities in the inner city.

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    City of

    Johannesburg Development Agency

    No 3 Helen Joseph Street Tel +27(0) 11 688 7851 (O)


    The Bus Factory Fax +27(0) 11 688 7899/63
    E-mail: info@jda.org.za
    , 2000 2107

    www.jda.org.za
    www.joburg.org.za

    To: All news editors


    For immediate release
    03 June 2021

    50 000m² JITI FACILITY REACHES PRACTICAL COMPLETION

    At 50 000m², the state-of-the-art, Johannesburg International Transport Interchange (JITI),


    an international long distance and cross border transport hub, is one of the City of Joburg’s
    latest and largest infrastructure developments.

    The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City’s Transport


    Department, has been undertaking the construction of JITI, which has now reached
    practical completion and is set for launch at the end of June 2021.

    The hi-tech, advanced international long distance and cross border transport and shopping
    hub is located in the heart of the Johannesburg CBD. In alignment with the JDA’s emphasis
    on creating resilient, sustainable, and liveable urban areas in identified transit nodes and
    corridors, JITI will be the biggest and most commuter friendly, public transport facility for
    long distance travellers on the African continent, once opened.

    Directors
    K Phaahla (Chairperson) A Ngcezula (CEO) S Moonsamy (CFO) M Ntanga T Motloung K Marawu T Maepa M Lecoge T Sambo V Ntshangase S Ndlungwane N Veyi S Mokoena SK Sibuyi
    R Shirinda (Company Secretary)
    Registration Number: 2001/005101/07
    “Transport is one of the backbones of Johannesburg’s economy and plays a significant role
    in connecting residents to education, business and work opportunities. The JITI facility will
    see approximately 1500 travellers per day arrive or depart to destinations in the SADC
    Regions,” Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Transport, Cllr Nonhlanhla Makhuba
    said.

    COMMUTER FRIENDLY, EASY ACCESS

    With easy access to transport routes, like the Nelson Mandela Bridge and the M2 Double
    decker freeway, JITI’s location, which lies in Ward 60 in Region F, will usher in a new era for
    long distance travellers, with amenities to make departure and arrival easier, and a pleasant
    experience.

    To banish long waits by long distance travellers for buses and taxis in the inner city, the
    facility’s 50 000m² floor area includes a bus terminal for cross border buses as well as
    ranking and holding space for 800 taxis; ranking space for 158 taxis and ranking for 20
    buses.

    Through ease of access, disabled commuters will be catered for throughout the facility and
    there will be clear electronic signage indicating arrival and departure times.
    HI-TECH CREATES COMMUTER SAFTY

    CCTV cameras throughout the facility, good lighting and wide corridors, ensure that the
    world-class, hi-tech JITI facility is designed to be safe and attractive, transforming long
    distance and cross border travel.

    The security of the facility will be managed from a control room equipped with a building
    management system. Only vehicles which have the correct operating licenses and vehicle
    fitness certificates will be used in the facility. The advanced access control, which will
    feature a dual authentication, including license plate recognition, will be one of the
    innovations to ensure that vehicles are operating safely.

    The latest technology, in green building design, has also been incorporated throughout the
    facility, including extensive solar panels on the building.

    FOUR-STORY HUB TO INCLUDE RETAIL

    With 3300m² devoted to retail – for both large retail outlets, banks, ticketing offices, food
    courts and informal traders – the facility will also create a variety of economic opportunities,
    as well as provide social amenities for inner city users and residents.

    Additionally, JITI will provide a space to stimulate economic advancement for both small,
    medium and micro business in the inner city. Outdoor advertising opportunities include
    dedicated electronic and static billboards.
    The state-of-the-art JITI will be one of the critical projects which will ensure that efficient
    mass public transport networks and connections, transit-orientated multi-use precincts,
    together with strategic land-use planning and zoning regimes are realised to connect people
    to opportunities to live, work and play in the city.

    The scope of works for the construction of the facility included bulk earthworks, water and
    sewer reticulation, concrete superstructure, electrical works (lighting, smoke detection, solar
    panels, public address system, CCTV, access control, standby generator and substation),
    mechanical works (ventilation and smoke ducts, air-conditioning system, lifts, chiller, BMS,
    fans, and sound attenuators), wet services and fire, exterior works (paving and kerb
    installation), road works and furniture and artwork.

    “Infrastructure underpins economic activity and catalyses growth and development. The
    JDA have been responsible for spearheading and delivering the City of Johannesburg’s
    strategic infrastructure projects since its inception and have undertaken 1000 projects
    emphasising the renovation, innovation and re-imagination of the city’s built environment
    and urban communities,” said MMC for Development Planning, Cllr Thapelo Amad.

    “The construction of the JITI facility is another example of the JDA’s objectives of efficiently,
    effectively and economically deliver sustainable social and economic infrastructure
    projects,” MMC Amad, added.
    Ends

    Issued by:
    Johannesburg Development Agency
    Elias Nkabinde
    Email: enkabinde@jda.org.za

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