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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Current State Inadequate or nonexistence NMT Facilities
Thika Super Highway

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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, 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. Pedestrianized Mama Ngina Street

13. 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

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

15. Dare salaam BRT

17. 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

19. 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

20. BRT Systems across the world20

21. 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

22. 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

23. ASANTENI SANA