Post by a.k.a on May 27, 2008 14:30:22 GMT 3
The Nairobi Metropolitan Ministry requires at least Sh34 billion to decongest the city and ease traffic jams.
Cabinet minister, Mr Mutula Kilonzo, said plans to ease traffic were among key targets to elevate the city to the status of a metropolis.
Yesterday, Mutula said the zero draft was aimed at making Nairobi join the ranks of Cairo, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg and Lagos.
"We will restore the glory of Nairobi and make it an international destination of choice," he said.
The zero draft obtained by The Standard shows that the Nairobi metropolitan region will be defined by a radius of 40km and comprise 13 independent authorities, including the Nairobi City Council.
It will include Thika, Machakos, Mavoko, Kiambu, Ruiru, Karuri and Limuru municipal councils.
Others are the Tala/Kangundo, Kikuyu and Ol Kejuado county councils.
The draft proposes public transport as the transport mode of choice. The development of appropriate rail infrastructure will ease traffic snarl-ups in roads heading to the city.
The draft shows that poor transport services have led to majority of urban dwellers walking long distances.
Major roads heading to the city are also a nightmare for motorists during peak hours.
The draft estimates that 2.2 million Nairobi residents lack appropriate and affordable means of public transport to facilitate movement to and from work.
The draft proposes making major roads in the city dual carriageways as a way of relieving the endemic traffic congestion.
Improvement of poorly designed roads will be enhanced through regular maintenance and upgrading.
The draft hinges the success of the metropolis on enhanced safety and security for people and property.
Will it work?
?
Cabinet minister, Mr Mutula Kilonzo, said plans to ease traffic were among key targets to elevate the city to the status of a metropolis.
Yesterday, Mutula said the zero draft was aimed at making Nairobi join the ranks of Cairo, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg and Lagos.
"We will restore the glory of Nairobi and make it an international destination of choice," he said.
The zero draft obtained by The Standard shows that the Nairobi metropolitan region will be defined by a radius of 40km and comprise 13 independent authorities, including the Nairobi City Council.
It will include Thika, Machakos, Mavoko, Kiambu, Ruiru, Karuri and Limuru municipal councils.
Others are the Tala/Kangundo, Kikuyu and Ol Kejuado county councils.
The draft proposes public transport as the transport mode of choice. The development of appropriate rail infrastructure will ease traffic snarl-ups in roads heading to the city.
The draft shows that poor transport services have led to majority of urban dwellers walking long distances.
Major roads heading to the city are also a nightmare for motorists during peak hours.
The draft estimates that 2.2 million Nairobi residents lack appropriate and affordable means of public transport to facilitate movement to and from work.
The draft proposes making major roads in the city dual carriageways as a way of relieving the endemic traffic congestion.
Improvement of poorly designed roads will be enhanced through regular maintenance and upgrading.
The draft hinges the success of the metropolis on enhanced safety and security for people and property.
Will it work?
?
