Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians
Parliament passes Roads Amendment Bill 2024 which seeks to create mandate for construction of dedicated, separated tracks for non-motorised transport nationwide...
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The Kenyan Parliament has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, mandating dedicated infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians on designated roads.
- The Bill aims to make walking and cycling safer by requiring road authorities to incorporate dedicated facilities for non-motorised transport (NMT).
- Key organizations involved include the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA).
- The legislation provides clearer legal definitions for terms like "cycling lane" and "pedestrian walkway," and empowers the police to enforce rules for these facilities.
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Parliament Passes Bill for Dedicated Cycling and Pedestrian Lanes - August 2026
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