Dignitaries at the GUMAP close out session
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development has announced the introduction of safety improvement measures at six critical intersections in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) as part of measures to improve urban road safety.
Sector Minister, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, who made the announcement at the close-out session of the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (GUMAP) in Accra yesterday, said the introduction of road safety improvement measures is a strategic initiative aimed at reducing accidents, enhancing traffic flow, and ensuring the safety of all road users.
Mr. Korsah said, “These improvements are part of our broader efforts under the GUMAP to create a more efficient and safer urban transportation system”.
The Minister outlined that the safety measures would include enhanced traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, road markings, and other infrastructure upgrades designed to improve visibility and safety for both motorists and pedestrians.
Funded by a $6 million grant from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the GUMAP has achieved significant milestones, including household travel surveys and the introduction of new urban mobility courses at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
These foundational steps have provided the necessary groundwork for targeted interventions and future investments in urban mobility.
Mr. Korsah also acknowledged that while the GUMAP has made notable progress, it has not fully resolved all urban mobility and accessibility challenges in GAMA.
However, he emphasized that the project’s findings provide a crucial baseline for future efforts and highlighted the importance of continued collaboration among all stakeholders.
Chairman for the session, Dr. Evans Aggrey Darko, underscored the need for sustained efforts in addressing urban mobility challenges.
“The success of these initiatives hinges on our commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. It’s not just about implementing measures, but also about monitoring their effectiveness and making necessary adjustments,” he remarked.
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