S. Blankhart

Transport for the Urban Poor in Lusaka

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Introduction

It is generally recognized that Lusaka is facing a transport problem and several alternatives are considered which could help to resolve the problem.

This study is not a feasible, study comparing alternative public transport systems. The main objective of this study is to give a description of the current transport situation affecting the poorer sections of the population of Lusaka and to provide a background for the ultimate decision process.

Part one gives a brief description of the urban pattern of Lusaka and of various aspects of transport in Lusaka including transport infrastructure, transport modes and expenditure on transport. Part Two focuses on travel-characteristics of low-income groups in Lusaka and is based on data collected in five squatter settlements in Lusaka.

Acknowledgements

The Research Unit of the Department of Town and Country Planning wishes to acknowledge with thanks the assistance given in the preparation of this report by the following government Departments, Parastatal Bodies and Institutions:

• The Lusaka Housing Project Evaluation Team, which collected the data used in Part Two.
• The Institute of African Studies of the University of Zambia.
• The Data Centre of the Ministry of Finance.
• The Road Traffic Commission, Lusaka.
• The Lusaka Urban District Council, especially the City Engineering Department.
• The Central Statistical Office.
• United Bus Company of Zambia, Lusaka Division.
• United Transport and Taxis Association.