Traffic jams in the city of Lubumbashi

Traffic jams in the city of Lubumbashi
In Lubumbashi, a city in the DRC, getting around and arriving at one's destination on time has become a headache because the road traffic situation in the main thoroughfares of the city of Lubumbashi is very embarrassing.
Video Duration: 
03:02
Creator: 
Christophe Kabulo
Date: 
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Level: 
Youth
Description2: 

In Lubumbashi, a city in the DRC, getting around and arriving at one's destination on time has become a headache because the road traffic situation in the main thoroughfares of the city of Lubumbashi is very embarrassing.

My name is Christophe KABULO, I live in Lubumbashi.

Usually during the day when I ride the bus to work or to another part of the city, I find that the bus moves smoothly because there are few vehicles on the road. And since the traffic is smooth, I also arrive at the destination on time.

Still during the day some stretches are almost empty, without vehicles and this allows us to cross the road easily.

But for a while now, in the evening hours, especially between 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. when I go home, I find myself in traffic jams, and often it's at the crossroads and some of the main thoroughfares.

And due to traffic jams, I take double or even triple the normal time.

Sometimes I even stay in the vehicle for more than an hour because there are so many vehicles in the queue. As a road user, I see that traffic jams have a negative impact on the activities of us, the inhabitants of Lubumbashi.

Among these consequences I can mention:

  • The gathering of people at bus stops,
  • The long wait for buses at the stop,
  • The late return home for people whose activities extend into the evening,

After having analysed the traffic situation in Lubumbashi very thoroughly, I understand that the recurrent traffic jams are due to

The demographic growth,
And to the fact that a large part of the population is now able to afford a vehicle
So to reduce traffic jams in the main thoroughfares at peak hours, I propose to the authorities to reorganise the city by erecting secondary roads and also by providing spaces for the circulation of bicycles and bicycles.

Rating: 

A gift for Comundos

donateOver the years, Comundos has helped remote communities around the world by teaching critical thinking, media literacy and the use of communication technology.
To do this effectively, we need your support for computers, translations, courses and social media management.
Thank you .

Comundos - Crelan Bank
BE11 1030 2973 8248

Become a monthly donor