NTSA woke up and decided it was time to work and indeed they have been making headlines daily with crack downs and introduction of new policies to take control of the roads that have unfortunately seen the death of many love ones.
Transport Cabinet Secretary Mr James Macharia noted the government is keen to diversify the transport system, with major investments made in railway to boost commuter transport.
He added that the design of Kenol Marwa Nanyuki dual carriageway is complete, adding that upon completion of the road, the Northern corridor (Nairobi-Mombasa-Kisumu) will connect to the Lappset project (Isiolo-Moyale-Nakador-South Sudan).
According to the CS, the construction of a major bridge from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kangemi, Nairobi, popularly known as the Express Highway, would start next year.
Motorists will be required to pay to use the road as it will offer an express way and would ease traffic congestion in Nairobi.
Speaking at Gaichanjiru Boys High School in Kandara Friday when he inspected the ongoing KCSE examination, the CS said boda boda operators frequently flout traffic regulations, therefore, there is need to establish guidelines to control the industry.
Macharia has formed a task force to formulate policies to regulate boda boda transport.He said the task force has 60 days to report to Interior and Transport ministries on the policy that will control the boda boda sector, which has an estimated 700,000 motorbikes.
The number is projected to hit a million by the end of this year.
Earlier in June the Nairobi County Inspectorate Department arrested 60 boda boda riders in an operation targeting the motorcyclists operating in the CBD and flouting traffic laws.
Tough new rules were introduced for boda boda’s that included Boda boda riders being required to have an identification badge, driving license and ensure their motorcycles are insured.
Further they were required not to carry more than one passenger and desist from riding on the pavements.Those who would not adhere to the regulations would be fined up to Sh 50,000.
Supporting the move, the National Chairman for Boda Boda Safety Association Kevin Mubandi said they are committed to abide by the regulations to ensure sanity in the city.
Do you believe with these projects that traffic will truly be eased?