NAIROBI METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSPORT AUTHORITY (NaMATA) Improving Mobility Nairobi County 9th June 2016

Background Efficient Transportation has remained a Mirage despite previous efforts by concerned bodies. (2012 IBM commuter pain index ranked Nairobi the 4th most congested city globally) Nairobi Metropolitan area Controls Over 50% of Kenya's GDP and it is estimated that USD. 1 Billion is lost annually due to congestion.

on in the NMA include:- Some of the major transport problems and challenges in Nairobi Metropolitan Area include – Inadequate integration of Land use Planning and transport planning Inefficient and inadequate Public Transport(PT) to meet the rising demand (disorganized & Free for all) High cost of transport compared to levels of income in the region Uncoordinated and unsynchronized efforts by the various bodies concerned with transport Inadequate development of non-motorised infrastructure network, Poor safety and high incidence of motor traffic accidents, Increased pollution and deterioration of the urban environment.

Current State Accra Road on street terminus Uncontrolled Public Transport Chaotic Public Transport is Characterized by Low Capacity PT Vehicles choking the available space Unclear time schedules Inadequate Passenger information Accra Road Tom Mboya

Current State Inadequate or nonexistence NMT Facilities Thika Super Highway

Hard Facts Year Public Transport Walking Private Vehicle Total (%) Modal Split Year Public Transport Walking Private Vehicle Total (%) 2002 42.0 47.0 7.0 96.0 2004 37.0 47.1 15.3 99.4 2005 32.7 95.1 2006 36.0 16.5 99.5 2011 51.5 41.2 99.7 2013 46.0 39.7 13.5 99.2 For effective utilisation of road space we must focus on Public Transport and None Motorised Transport that account for between 80 to 90 percent of all trips 6

High Capacity Public Transport Space Utility by different Modes Private car High Capacity Public Transport NMT

Why NaMATA Efficient transport system is critical to lowering the costs of doing business and increasing the competitiveness of Kenyan products both on the domestic, regional and international markets. Efficient transport system is a pre- requisite for achievement of Vision 2030

Why NaMATA 2017- NaMATA is established To solve the transport problem in the NMA, Deliberate efforts have been done, among them, Integrated National Transport Policy, 2012 which recommended the establishment of NaMATA 2017- NaMATA is established To oversee the establishment of an integrated, efficient, effective and sustainable public transport system within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area(NMA)

Action Plan 0 to 6 months 6 to 18 months Over 18 Months Quick wins Short Term Long Term Note: Medium and Long Term projects undertaken by Road Agencies and other parties shall be monitored and coordinated

Short Term Cross- City Routes Gazetting and rolling out of Cross-City PSV Routes for high capacity buses. CBD Traffic Management Review On-street parking Arrangements Review traffic Flow within the CBD Introduction of a Congestation Fee foe for private Cars Enforcement of 5 minute rule at bus stop and 40 minute at termini County by-laws Enhanced Enforcement Cordinate Efforts by Traffic police, NTSA, NCC

Pedestrianized Mama Ngina Street

Medium Term Dedicated Bus Lanes Corridors with more than 2 lanes per direction to dedicate a single lane for Buses only Enhancement of Existing Facilities Integrate the various modes for seamless connectivity ie Rail-Road-NMT Improve NMT Facilities ie walkways, Crossings either at grade or grade separated Redesign selected Junctions Improve Traffic Signaling Clear and adequate signage ITS introduction in Nairobi (with NCC/KURA) Park and Ride Develop Park + Ride Facilities on the 4 Major Corridors to Nairobi

Long Term Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) Development of 5 main BRT routes in the NMA area to compliment existing PT Lagos BRT

Dare salaam BRT

Harmonized BRT Corridors  Ndovu Kangemi – Imara  Simba Line Bomas – Ruiru  Chui Line Njiru – Show Ground Kifaru Line Mama Lucy – T-Mall Nyati Line Balozi – Imara 17

Implementation-Current Status Line Planning Construction North South Line 1 - Ndovu Line Kangemi – Imara Implementing Agency - KeNHA Financier – World Bank Consultant – Cowi, Gibb, Eser ITP currently undertaking independant study Construction Line 2 - Simba Line Bomas – Ruiru Planning No funding Secured for both planning and Implementation Construction West East NB: Review of the Lines is currently underway Line 3 – Chui Line Nijuru – Show Ground Implementing Agency - KURA Financier – EU Consultant – Consortium led by Ingerop Implementting Agency-KURA Financier-EU Consultant-To Be Secured Construction Line 4 – Kifaru Line Mama Lucy – T-Mall Implementing Agency-KURA Financier-EU Consultant – Consortium led by Ingerop Authority - MOT&I Financier - AfDB Consultant – Gauff Consultants Construction Line 5 - Nyati Balozi - Imara Authority - KURA Financier - AfDB Consultant – T.A Lea Consulting Ltd (road planning) Construction 19

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An Integrated Public Transport Network A public transport network is far more than a collection of uncoordinated routes and modes public transport should be planned as an overall network which provides convenient, multi- directional and seamless travel to a wide range of passenger groups

Summary NaMATA aims at The development of an integrated transport strategy Effective integration of land use and transport planning The planning, delivery and management of an integrated public transport strategy A Mass transit system incorporating commuter rail and BRT Establishment of a comprehensive traffic management strategy Establishment of a comprehensive parking management strategy Improvements in road user management including traffic control and enforcement of road rules

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