Improvement of the public transport offer in Addis Ababa (B2 BRT line)

ongoing

The project aims at commissioning a Bus Rapid Transit line on the existing road, supporting the establishment of the operator in charge of the future line, and strengthening the project management capacities of the city of Addis Ababa for the implementation of future Bus Rapid Transit lines.In terms of infrastructure, this project provides for the construction of a 15 km bus corridor, the majority of which will be exclusive right-of-way, including interchanges, traffic management equipment and bus shelters.  At the institutional level, AFD is continuing the support already provided to the future single transport regulatory authority. Measures to optimize the operating plans of bus services and to integrate the local offer (cabs and minibuses) are being studied (real-time information for users, station extensions, etc.). Communication and consultation with the sector (small-scale transporters, who currently provide 80% of the public transport offer) and the public are planned.