As Ethiopia’s capital and largest city experiences rapid growth, the need for a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport system has never been greater for its more than five million residents. With more than half of all daily trips made on foot, and an additional 31% of residents walking at the start and end of their public transport journeys, walking and cycling already form the backbone of the city’s mobility. Yet, the infrastructure supporting these essential trips has long lagged. To address this gap, the Addis Ababa Transport Bureau (AATB) launched the Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) Strategy 2019–2028 with the support of ITDP Africa, marking a bold roadmap for building high-quality pedestrian and cycling facilities across the city. Now, as the first phase of the strategy ends, AATB and ITDP Africa finalizing a NMT Implementation Plan 2024–2028 — the next step in transforming mobility for millions of residents. This is especially critical as the city notably enacts its milestone policy halting the import of combustion-powered vehicles and commits to zero-emission, sustainable transport.
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