In Kampala City, Mobility Snapshots advocacy by Alliance member URRENO has led authorities to implement a 30 km/h speed limit, and install pedestrian facilities, such as footpaths and pedestrian crossings at the busy Kampala Road–Burton–Johnston Street intersection.
Despite being used by 5520 pedestrians during peak hour, the intersection had no footpaths, no crossings, and no traffic calming features. The posted speed limit was 50 km/h with vehicles often exceeding it. URRENO used these findings to engage decision‑makers at the Ministry of Works and Transport, the Uganda Police (Traffic Division), and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The campaign included formal meetings, detailed reports and letters to officials, roundtables with community members and policymakers, social media drives, and media briefings. URRENO also involved the community in their advocacy, to raise awareness on dangerous intersections and demand for implementation of evidence-based interventions.
As a result, KCCA has marked the area as a 30 km/h safety zone, installed footpaths, and signalized pedestrian crossings. These interventions now protect thousands of daily users who pass through this intersection.
“Thanks to the new footpaths, crossings, and a safer speed limit, parents can walk their children to school without fear, and market vendors can cross the road with confidence,” says Fred Tumwine, URRENO. “By using Mobility Snapshot data, we pinpointed the exact dangers at the intersection and presented clear evidence to decision‑makers.”
URRЕNO continues to advocate for similar, evidence‑based upgrades at other high‑risk intersections in Kampala. By capturing more Mobility Snapshot data and sustaining pressure on local authorities, they aim to ensure government acts to improve safety on the road.
