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T1 Share the Road: Minimum Standards for Safe, Sustainable and Accessible Transport Infrastructure in Nairobi
A1 Climate XL- Africa, 
A2 Odero, Kenneth
A2 Sibanda, Gamelihle
A2 Njenga, Peter
A2 Mbathi, Musyimi
A2 Opiyo, Romanus
A2 Orwa, Herbert
K1 sustainability
K1 safety regulations
K1 urban development
K1 road transport
YR 2017
FD 2017-09
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/17033
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/17033
NO This report, prepared by Climate XL-Africa for the United Nations Environment Programme, presents an analysis of Nairobi's transport infrastructure with a focus on non-motorized transport (NMT) such as walking and cycling. It highlights the critical need for safer, more sustainable, and accessible transport systems, given that nearly half of Nairobi's daily trips are made on foot or by bicycle. The study evaluates the inadequacy of existing NMT facilities, noting that 76% of surveyed roads lack proper pedestrian infrastructure, contributing to high accident rates, with pedestrians accounting for over 70% of fatalities. Key recommendations include allocating at least 10% of road funding to NMT safety measures, implementing minimum design standards for sidewalks and cycleways, and prioritizing interventions in high-density areas. The report also emphasizes the economic, social, and environmental benefits of investing in NMT, supported by case studies and cost analyses.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026