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Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research
MJAMR
Design and Implementation of Graphic Illustration for the Management of Traffic by the Road Users (A Case Study Kampala Capital City)
Namuddu Robinah, Walubwene Aggrey
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 2, No. 4 |
| Published | 30 April 2023 |
| ISSN | 3006-4384 |
Abstract
Road transport is a major dominant mode of transport in Uganda and is associated with traffic congestion which disrupts business activities and reduces productivity level, costs live of the people and damages environment inform of pollution all over the world. Research indicates that it may also be a symbol of growth of economy. When economy grows and real income of household increases, vehicle population also increase, contributing to traffic congestion within cities. Given the critical importance of productivity on (GDP) growth, cost of treating people involved in accidents and compensation, cost of travel time per year as result of delays in congestion and finally social cost of polluting environment, this impedes economic growth and development of the country. This study attempted to develop and implement graphic illustration for the management of traffic congestion by the road users in Kampala Capital City. This study focused on the Traffic congestion in Kampala Capital City. The results from the analysis indicated that mobility in Kampala Capital City is restricted due to congestion, causing excessive travel delays, particularly, during peak hours. Therefore, expanding transport infrastructure as well as improvement in the traffic management and control system should be given attention to improve the transportation system in the metropolis. This will reduce fatal accidents, government expenditure, Productivity in production (GDP) and finally Clean and smart mobility in the Kampala Capital City.
Keywords
graphic illustration
management and traffic
Cite This Article
Namuddu Robinah & Walubwene Aggrey (2023). Design and Implementation of Graphic Illustration for the Management of Traffic by the Road Users (A Case Study Kampala Capital City). Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research, 2(4). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=817
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