Updates

In recent times African cities have been using BRTs to formalize their informal transport economy. Cities in South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana and Morocco have pursued BRT as a transport intervention. BRTs are considered sustainable forms of transportation. But are BRTs the solution to Africa’s transport woes?

Have you ever wondered why there are restricted modes of transportation in Africa? Or even why it is easier to travel by air from most African countries to Europe even though there are limited or non-existent interregional linkages in Africa? Also, why does traveling from one African country to another often entail transiting through a European city?

Levels of walking and cycling have been declining in Africa’s major cities. Organisations such as UN HABITAT encouraging African cities to promote cleaner, sustainable forms of transport through walking and cycling. It is uncertain if this move is warranted. Let’s discuss cycling and walking in African Cities.

Informal transportation/paratransit are widespread in Africa. Despite being pervasive and beneficial in many African cities, there are many challenges associated with using them. As a result, many African cities have supported plans to formalize and revamp the transport system but with limited success. How do we formalize such transport systems?