[{"bbox": [96, 152, 1163, 340], "category": "Text", "text": "term development vision. NST-1 identifies transport as one of the priority sub-sectors to accelerate sustainable urbanization in the country to support economic growth with improved urban transport services. While the NST-1 defines broad objectives of enhanced connectivity and integration of secondary cities with the updated master plan and the expanded scheduled bus operations countrywide, the NST-1 also sets a clear target of constructing dedicated bus lanes (22 km) in Kigali for improved urban mobility³ in the City of Kigali (CoK), the capital and largest City, the improvement of urban transport is among key priorities towards the CoK target of becoming a public transit-oriented City and business hub, with a sustainable multi-modal transport network."}, {"bbox": [96, 367, 1163, 501], "category": "Text", "text": "The transport master plan of CoK (2020) suggests a rapid traffic growth, estimated at 3%⁴. Therefore, various challenges are to be addressed for clean, efficient and smooth mobility of women, men, girls and boys in all their diversity, and goods, access to jobs, services and opportunities. To improve mobility there is an urgent need for the expansion of the multimodal infrastructure network, addressing critical junctions, and establishing a cohesive public transportation system."}, {"bbox": [96, 528, 1163, 690], "category": "Text", "text": "The enhancement of Nyabugogo multi-modal transit hub is therefore a priority to the City of Kigali Council and is listed among the major capital improvement plans and catalytic projects to be developed by 2024 under the new City Master Plan 2050 and the City Development Strategy (CDS) 2018-2024. The terminal development is also in line with the 2012 Public Transport Policy and Strategy for Rwanda, where it emphasizes providing a faster, more convenient, scheduled bus service, reducing congestion at existing bus terminals, and introducing dedicated bus lanes (DBL) to give public transport priority."}, {"bbox": [96, 717, 1163, 878], "category": "Text", "text": "The Government of Rwanda also aims to achieve a transition of 20% of the bus fleet to electric technology by 2030, and recently approved a range of incentives to facilitate this, including a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15%, reduced electricity tariff at the industrial level, and in some cases, rent free land available for the installation of charging infrastructure. Achievement of this goal in the coming years will require adapting bus facilities to support this operation. This should be accompanied by the provision of adequate charging facilities, taking account availability of land for charging infrastructure and the reliability of electric grid infrastructure."}, {"bbox": [96, 905, 1163, 1065], "category": "Text", "text": "Rwanda, like many other countries and cities, recognizes the benefits of promoting non-motorized transport. The Non Motorized Transport (NMT) Master Plan currently under development includes various strategies and initiatives aimed at creating a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly environment, such as: a) developing safe and dedicated pedestrian pathways, b) creating designated cycling lanes and bike-sharing programs, c) implementing traffic calming measures in urban areas, d) enhancing public spaces and greenways to encourage safe walking, e) raising public awareness about the benefits of NMT."}, {"bbox": [96, 1094, 1163, 1281], "category": "Text", "text": "EU and Member States' action in Rwanda is in support of the roll out of the EU Global Gateway strategy and is aligned with the country's National Strategy for Transformation and Vision 2050. The EU, Member States and European financing institutions in Rwanda are focused on supporting economic transformation and a green transition, which in turn also requires fostering a more equitable and cohesive society as reflected in the multi-annual indicative programme priorities. More specifically, EU, Member States and European financing institutions are focusing on the \"smart cities fit for the digital age\" flagship, aiming to bring solutions to the challenges the Government of Rwanda is facing in making Rwandan cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable."}, {"bbox": [96, 1308, 1163, 1415], "category": "Text", "text": "As stated in the renewed EU Great Lakes Strategy, the EU stands ready to stimulate regional integration and promote transformative investments. The EU will focus on cross-border trade and economic cooperation, supporting economic integration and new strategic transport corridors to better connect the four countries of the region with each other, their regional neighbours and the rest of the world."}, {"bbox": [85, 1430, 340, 1461], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## 2.2 Problem Analysis"}, {"bbox": [96, 1476, 1163, 1557], "category": "Text", "text": "The City of Kigali (CoK) has adopted several important actions to address urban mobility challenges in the last decade. Over the period ranging from 2006 to 2013, paratransit operations in Rwanda were formalized and new bus networks were put in place. Starting from 2013, formally contracted bus operations started in Kigali (1st and as of September"}, {"bbox": [85, 1596, 658, 1622], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³ Project Concept Note, Rwanda Urban Mobility Project, WB (2022)"}, {"bbox": [85, 1621, 559, 1645], "category": "Footnote", "text": "⁴ Kigali Transport Plan, Kigali Master Plan 2050. (2020)"}, {"bbox": [1038, 1681, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 5 of 24"}]