BRT lanes for pedestrians, cyclists coming

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It was disclosed during a cycling event organised by Dart to advocate user-friendly infrastructure and non-motorised transport, as well as enable zero emission of carbon dioxide in the city

Commenting on non-motorised lanes along Ubungo Kibo–Kimara section, the BRT project manager at Tanzania National Road Agency (Tanroads), Mr Barakael Mmari said the pedestrian paths and cyclist lanes could not be constructed due to a lack of funds. “Now I can assure you that there are plans to improve that section, from two to three lanes in each direction for mixed traffic so that it could match the section from Kimara to Kibaha where we have eight lanes. We are going to add another lane from the respective section that will include motorised lanes for cyclists, as well as pedestrians’ paths,” he said. Mr Mmari stressed that development of infrastructure should be parallel with sensitisation of users on the benefits of using non-motorised bicycles so that when such infrastructures are constructed they should be utilised and not to remain white elephants after construction.

BRT lanes for pedestrians, cyclists coming

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