Kigali Bridge Use of Expandable Folding Containers

How will Kigali improve e-mobility infrastructure?

The City of Kigali has launched an ambitious plan to upgrade 11 key road junctions and enhance non-motorised and e-mobility infrastructure, as part of its efforts to ease traffic congestion and promote sustainable urban transport.

Should Kigali invest in a high-capacity public transport system?

Looking ahead to 2035, Allaire warned that with cars increasing at over 10% annually, Kigali must invest in a high-capacity public transport system to meet future demand. Quoting former Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa, he concluded: “An advanced city is one where the rich take public transport.”

Should Kigali have a dedicated bus lane?

He praised Kigali’s pedestrian initiatives but questioned the practicality of overhead bridges, which he said prioritise vehicles at the expense of walkers. Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBLs) are central to Kigali’s future mobility strategy, with plans to pilot the system along CBD-Rwandex-Sonatubes-Giporoso.

Should Kigali implement a full BRT network?

Kost urged the city to implement a full Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network to scale these advantages. Looking ahead to 2035, Allaire warned that with cars increasing at over 10% annually, Kigali must invest in a high-capacity public transport system to meet future demand.