Tanzania has signed a partnership deal with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica), seeking to decongest the Dar es Salaam.
The project titled “Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) for Dar es Salaam” will be jointly implemented for the first time in Tanzania’s economic development trajectory, to improve urban development in connection with the public transport infrastructures and services.
The Project overall goal is to promote Transport Oriented Development (TOD) pragmatic methodology in the urban planning of Dar es Salaam. The project purpose is to enhance the capacity of relevant institutions to use TOD method for urban planning, improve mobility along the BRT lines and establish coordination mechanisms for planning and implementation.
The Project concept involves technical transfer and capacity building in various forms such as co-working, on-the-job training, and seminar with respect to the plan for officials of the concerned stakeholders.
Connectivity with other modes of transport in other stations will also be improved. Feeder bus network information (route maps, bus stops, frequency, operating time, and fares) will be incorporated. Another expected output of the project is improved access to BRT stations safely, comfortably, and efficiently.
The project will be implemented in 36 months from June 2022 to May 2025.
