A newly released report has mentioned five African cities with the worst traffic.
In the list, Tanzania’s largest commercial city, Dar es Salaam, is not mentioned.
The report published by the Business Insider African named Lagos (Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya) Cairo (Egypt), Pretoria and Cape Town (South Africa) as the five top cities with traffic.
According to the Business Insider Africa report, as the world’s population continues to migrate towards urban centers, the issue of traffic congestion becomes increasingly challenging for city dwellers.
Traffic congestion not only causes frustration and delays for commuters, the report says, but also has significant economic and environmental impacts.
Traffic congestion is a common sight in bustling city areas, where vehicles, pedestrians, and public transport coexist in a complex web of movement. Several factors contribute to traffic congestion, including, high population density, inadequate infrastructure, limited public transportation, and urban sprawl, amongst other factors.
Additionally, it is important to note that traffic congestion is not merely an inconvenience; it has far-reaching consequences, such as economic costs, environmental implications, physical and mental health deterioration, and others.
Traffic congestion in city areas is a multifaceted issue that requires a comprehensive approach. By utilizing tools like the Traffic Index, city planners can gain valuable data to develop effective strategies for reducing congestion, improving public transport, and promoting sustainable urban mobility.
The Traffic Index is an important tool for measuring the amount of traffic congestion in cities. It is computed by comparing the time it takes to go the same distance during peak hours to the time it would take under ideal traffic circumstances.
