Private Cars Set To Be Banned From Entering Nairobi On Select Days
Via a Senate Order Paper released on December 5, nominated Senator Crystal Asige proposed a motion to restrict private car usage in Nairobi and various urban areas throughout the nation on specific days.
On December 5, according to the Senate Order Paper, Senator Crystal Asige proposed a motion to restrict the use of private vehicles in Nairobi and various urban areas on specific days.
The proposal for a Monthly Car-Free Day and establishment of Car-Free Zones in the County aims to reduce vehicle emissions and curb pollution.
During the debate, Senator Asige stated that the proposal would guarantee Kenyans’ access to a pollution-free and healthful environment as outlined in Article 42 of the Constitution.
The parliamentarian contended that, as outlined in the National Climate Action Plan, transportation has been recognized as the fourth most significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
If no steps are taken, Asige predicts that there will be adverse effects of Climate Change that will impact millions of people in Kenya.
Furthermore, the Senator pointed out that there has been a substantial rise in the number of private vehicles, resulting in higher rates of road accidents, increased carbon emissions, and greater expenses associated with vehicle congestion.
“The Senate urges the Ministry of Roads and Transport, in collaboration with the Council of Governors, and the National Climate Change Council to identify, publicize and execute suitable monthly car-free days and County car-free zones in urban areas,” the Motion reads in part.
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The previously mentioned governmental organizations will also have the responsibility of ensuring that cost-effective and effective public transportation is available.
During the car-free days, Kenyans will have access to Nairobi City using the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) as a means of transportation.
Asige additionally suggests that while the government implements the BRT system, it should promote the adoption of electric hybrid buses among Kenyan citizens.
“Design an infrastructure that can support non–motorized transport facilities such as pedestrian and bicycle access within urban centers,” Asige further advised county and national governments.
The pertinent authorities have also been tasked with ensuring seamless connections between different modes of transportation while carrying out the directive.
Numerous nations annually mark September 22 as a car-free day, promoting the abandonment of vehicles in favor of non-motorized modes of transportation such as cycling, skating, or walking.
Additionally, East African Countries Uganda and Ethiopia have adopted monthly car-free days.
Private Cars Set To Be Banned From Entering Nairobi On Select Days