By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Creating safer and more sustainable mobility across Africa will require greater attention to the needs of pedestrians, stronger community involvement in infrastructure planning, and more effective enforcement of traffic regulations, according to experts and stakeholders.
Speaking during a media roundtable at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, participants highlighted the importance of designing roads that accommodate all users — including pedestrians and cyclists — while ensuring that communities are consulted in decisions, such as the placement and construction of footbridges.
They noted that many practical solutions to improve road safety and mobility have already been identified through conferences, forums, and policy discussions over the years. The focus now, they said, should be on turning those recommendations into tangible actions that can help reduce accidents, save lives, and make transport systems more inclusive and accessible for all.
