Category: PSTP Consortium

Malmesbury scholars receive Bicycles

August 23, 2021

Thursday, 19th August 2021 – It’s new bike day for many scholars in Malmesbury & Darling. Liebenberg Primary, Wesbank Secondary School Schoonspruit Sekonder and Vooruitsig Primary School each received 60 bicycles for worthy scholars on the Earn-to-Learn programme. This was made possible through the Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme (PSTP bicycle distribution). Proudly partnered with BEN, Pedal Power Association, Qhubeka Charity. Rola Motor Group proudly sponsored 10 of those bicycles to each school. Many happy scholars enjoying their non motorised transport! Premier Alan Winde MEC Daylin Mitchell

Walk the Talk

June 7, 2021

Last year Walk the Talk in Bishop Lavis identified a problem in their community as most of their elderly folk found it difficult to collect food during the cold winter months and also during strict COVID19 regulations. Many people were bedridden and unable to look after themselves.
They identified themselves and their problems to the Provincial Sustainable Transport Programme and we were able to supply them with 5 bicycles to help alleviate their current situation. Keep up the good work in Bishop Lavis.

Bicycles continue to combat crime in Gugulethu

June 3, 2021

On 2nd June we distributed 15 bicycles to the Gugulethu Development Forum NHW on the Provincial Transport Sustainability Programme. The Gugulethu Neighbourhood Watch initially received 12 bicycles through the #bike4all Programme in Oct 2019. This boosted crime-fighting efforts in the Gugulethu community. Crime is one of the main obstacles in Gugulethu and the bicycles have managed to secure trust and visibility in the area, reducing crime. The MCSJ have been commended by fellow community members for their hard work and reliable services, one of those services being delivery of medication to the aged. We were thrilled to be able to distribute an additional 25 bicycles (10 of those distributed in July 2020) to this organization, through the PSTP bicycle distribution – joint partnership with Western Cape Government Transport and Public Works Department, Pedal Power Association, Qhubeka and #Bike4All.

OnBike BEC takes to the streets with a “Westlake Safe Cycling Awareness Ride”

May 28, 2021

We wrapped up the week on Saturday, 8th May with an On Bike “Westlake Safe Cycling Awareness Ride” in the Westlake community. The law is there to protect cyclists, but the cyclists need to adhere to road safety at all times.
Safe cycling relates to the combination of common sense, road rules and cycling knowledge to get you to and from your destination in a safe and efficient way!
Some points to remember…..
– Check your bike before you head off on your journey
– Wear a helmet
– Wear bright visible clothes
– Adhere to robots and road signs
The roads are there to share with fellow motorists and pedestrians. Be safe!

Proudly partnered with Pedal Power Association Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Cape Town Qhubeka Charity Bike4All Open Streets Cape Town LIFE brand Kirstenhof

United Ulemah Foundation receive 20 Bicycles on the PSTP bicycle distribution

May 28, 2021

19th May 2021 – 20 bicycles were distributed to United Ulemah Foundation in Lavender Hill. The organisation establish youth development through sports coaching and counseling. The bicycles will support the youth with cycling tours and will be used to deliver food parcels to the community. Joint partnership with Western Cape Government – Transport and Public Works, Bicycling Empowerment Network, Qhubeka Charity, Pedal Power Association and Bike4All

Red Zone NHW receive bicycles

April 15, 2021

14 April 2021 – 10 Bicycles were distributed to the Red Zone Neighbourhood Watch in Lotus River. PSTP bicycle distributions continue to improve non motorized transport in the communities.

 

#Bike4Alls have arrived!

February 23, 2021

Our long awaited shipment of bicycles have arrived.  We were delighted to have Louis de Waal (Founder of BEN) here to lend a helping hand.  These bicycles will be assembled and  distributed through the PSTP Bicycle Distribution to promote sustainable social and economic empowerment. We do this by ensuring a reliable supply of donated and affordable bicycles to disadvantaged communities and institutions.  This programme is run by the Western Cape Government Transport Department in collaboration with Pedal Power Association, Bicycling Empowerment Network and Qhubeka.

Bicycle Safety training

February 22, 2021

Providing access to bicycles needs to be complemented by rider and safety training. All of our bike distributions are accompanied by appropriate safety training. We also provide safety training to schools and community organisations. We work closely with other organisations, including the Pedal Power Association (PPA) in developing safety training methods and associated materials.

 

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