Road Infrastructure and Traffic Flow

The section looks at the state of road infrastructure in the country and the consequences stemming from the use/abuse of the same by different players. Key aspects explored in this analysis include the state and management of road construction, the intricate relationship between roads and traffic dynamics, as well as the usability and accessibility of road networks. Various road infrastructural challenges are addressed, ranging from illegal unmarked obstacles and unauthorized structures to the confiscation of road resources by informal businesses, illegal parking, among others and below-par road provisions for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Additionally, factors such as accidents, vandalism, garbage accumulation, and weather effects further compound the degradation of road infrastructure. Proposed solutions advocate for measures such as regulating Central Business District (CBD) access through designated transport associations (SACCOs), fostering public engagement in road development initiatives, and promoting alternative modes of mobility alongside pedestrian-friendly urban planning.

“Building more roads to prevent congestion is like a fat man loosening his belt to prevent obesity” – Lewis Mumford