Transport-Land Use Research Study - Millennium Cities Initiative ...
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The Accra Pilot BRT: <strong>Transport</strong>-<strong>Land</strong> <strong>Use</strong> <strong>Research</strong> <strong>Study</strong><br />
<strong>Millennium</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Initiative</strong> and Accra Metropolitan Assembly<br />
passengers in BRT buses who buy goods from hawkers in that zone. This zone could span the area of<br />
the bus terminal and extend past the sidewalk. Careful attention should be given to the constitutional<br />
rights that might be infringed upon by enforcing this policy.<br />
Another approach that could be taken in conjunction to the above would be to provide hawking<br />
zones with sufficient spaces, designated as “vendors‟ markets.” On Winneba Road the anticipated<br />
markets for such vendors would be located at the BRT terminals. If aspirants to such locations<br />
exceed the number of spaces available, such excesses might be regulated by fees or lottery.<br />
Utilize the Centre for Urban <strong>Transport</strong>ation (CUT) to spearhead sustainable transport initiatives.<br />
The CUT is currently being developed as part of the GUTP as a centre of excellence in research and policy<br />
that can and should seek to work with academic, research, government and international organizations for the<br />
purpose of stimulating discussion of transportation practices in Ghana‟s urban areas and of using policy<br />
research to promote sustainable practices. The CUT would be an excellent vehicle to:<br />
Spearhead a number of the above-mentioned interventions, conducting policy research that promotes<br />
sustainable, environmentally friendly transport.<br />
Build collaborations between different local, national and international organizations to leverage<br />
expertise in transportation, urban development and policy. This collaboration can also address any<br />
redundancy in government agency‟s efforts, and build shared goals and coordinated strategies.<br />
Support the evaluation and monitoring of the pilot project, in order to provide key recommendations<br />
for the BRT‟s further development.<br />
Work with city agencies to identify further transport and urban planning interventions that promote<br />
transit-oriented development throughout Accra.<br />
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