Kigali, Rwanda committing to #publictransit and declaring #carfree zones

allAfrica.com : "Mobility in Kigali has been a priority in the last 15 years. The city set out to connect all suburbs with tarmac roads and drainages. Old fashion mini-buses were eliminated. 3 local bus companies were awarded 5-year contracts to transport more than 500,000 commuters every day.

The companies have the obligation to ensure that city commuters don't spend over 10 minutes at bus stage during rush-hours.

"We want to have all passengers cherish public transport, instead of spending heavily on cabs," said City Mayor Fidele Ndayisaba."



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Rwanda Begins Implementing 'Car Free Zones' in Capital

PRNewswire : "KIGALI, Rwanda, Aug. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Effective August 24, no vehicles will be allowed in the heart of Rwanda's capital Kigali, widely regarded as the cleanest city in Africa.

Except special services vehicles such as ambulances, others are prohibited in the streets of the declared 'Car-Free Zone.'

"Normally, a city is for people not vehicles," said Luben Ahimbissibwe, director of infrastructure in the city. "We want to turn Kigali into a pedestrian-friendly city."  "