First Bus Rapid Transit lane in Addis Ababa

In terms of infrastructure, this project provides for the construction of a 16 km-long bus lane (with 12 km on a BRT line), including the required interchanges and traffic management systems, as well as shelters. It should start operating in 2019.On the institutional side, AFD is continuing to support the future single transport regulation authority. Optimization measures for the operating plans for bus services and integration of independent transport (taxis and minibuses, accounting for 80% of transport provision) are being studied (real-time information of passengers, station extensions, etc.).Communication and consultation actions are planned for sector actors and the public.