How Dar es Salaam Beat Traffic Chaos

Cutting commute times by 50% and serving 200,000 passengers daily, Dar es Salaam is proof that sustainable transit works.
The Challenge:
Dar es Salaam was struggling with severe traffic congestion, inefficient public transport, and rising carbon emissions – making it harder for residents to get where they needed to go.
The Solution:
Through a bold transit-oriented development (TOD) strategy, the city:
✅ Introduced a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system
✅ Improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
✅ Promoted compact, mixed-use urban development
The Results:
🌍 The BRT now serves 200,000+ passengers daily
⏱️ Commute times have been slashed by up to 50%
🌱 Carbon emissions have dropped significantly too
Dar es Salaam is now a model city for sustainable mobility in Africa – proving that bold urban planning can improve lives, protect the planet, and inspire others.
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