Transport

1. National Road Network Expansion:

• Objective: To enhance national connectivity by expanding and upgrading the road network.
• Components:
  • Highway Construction: Building new highways to connect major cities and regions.
  • Road Upgrades: Upgrading existing roads to improve safety and capacity.
  • Bridges and Overpasses: Construction of bridges and overpasses to ease traffic congestion.
• Progress: The Addis Ababa-Adama Expressway has been completed, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities.

2. Public Transit System Enhancement:

• Objective: To improve public transit systems, making them more efficient and accessible.
• Components:
  • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): Implementation of BRT systems in major cities to provide fast and reliable public transportation.
  • Rail Transit: Expansion of light rail and metro systems to cover more areas.
  • Integration: Integration of different modes of public transit for seamless connectivity.
• Progress: The Addis Ababa Light Rail has been extended to new areas, with ongoing work on the BRT system.