The use of pedestrian refuge islands in cities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Author(s)
Kisisa, I. Sambali, G. Zuidgeest, M.H.P. & Langen, M. de
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Abstract

Movement on foot in cities in Sub-Saharan Africa is dangerous due to traffic conditions. The risk is highest where a pedestrian has to cross a road. Usually, no protective crossing facilities are provided at all. Tests carried out in Nairobi (Kenya) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) produced the provisional conclusion that pedestrian refuge islands can significantly increase safe crossing opportunities, at a low cost. On roads with an important transit function, refuge islands have the advantage, compared to, for instance. road humps, of not slowing down the motor traffic significantly. (A) The French title of this paper is: "Ilots pédestres dans les conurbations d'Afrique Sub-Saharienne".

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C 14223 (In: C 14139 [electronic version only]) /85 / IRRD E201568
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In: Urban transport policy : a sustainable development tool : proceedings of the international conference (Cooperation for the Continuing Development of Urban and Suburban Transportation) CODATU VIII, Cape Town, South Africa, 21-25 September 1998, p. 567-573, 8 ref.

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