Optimising Sustainable Urban Mobility: Analysis of Non-Motorised Transport along M1 Road in Lilongwe Town, Malawi

Zulu, Gloda and Gumbo, Trynos and Kalaoane, Retsepile Charity (2023) Optimising Sustainable Urban Mobility: Analysis of Non-Motorised Transport along M1 Road in Lilongwe Town, Malawi. LET IT GROW, LET US PLAN, LET IT GROW. Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Resilient Smart Green and Blue Cities. Proceedings of REAL CORP 2023, 28th International Conference on Urban Development, Regional Planning and Information Society. pp. 567-574. ISSN 2521-3938

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Abstract

Rapid urbanization in cities has increased the demand for sustainable mobility options. At the Centre of sustainable urban mobility is Non-Motorized Transport (NMT). Nevertheless, NMT is confronted with lack of sufficient infrastructure despite being at the forefront of sustainable urban mobility initiatives in Lilongwe city. Therefore, this paper explores the barriers faced by implementation of infrastructure supporting NMT and the experiences of pedestrians and cyclists. The study employs a case study research design using mixed methods approach along M1 road in Lilongwe city. An open-ended questionnaire was administered to cyclists and pedestrians along the M1 road. Additionally, interviews with the officials from Malawi police road traffic and physical planning departments were conducted. The findings reveal that inadequate NMT infrastructure is due to lack of institutional capacity failing to enforce bylaws, using outdated urban structure plans and the city’s prioritization of Motorized Transport. As a result, both pedestrians and cyclists are excluded from having access to economic activities which sustain their livelihoods. Pursuant to that, the study recommends institutional capacity development by prioritizing investment and development NMT for promotion of sustainable and resilient Lilongwe city.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Infrastructure, Non-Motorised Transport, Sustainable urban mobility, Institutional Capacity, Mobility planning
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
Depositing User:	REAL CORP Administrator
Date Deposited:	03 Oct 2023 19:30
Last Modified:	04 Oct 2023 17:30
URI:	http://repository.corp.at/id/eprint/1048

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