The office reviewed the work being done in terms of implementing Traffic Regulation No. 395/2009 regarding the use of roads by pedestrians.
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(March 12/2016 A.D.):- The task force established on the implementation of Rule No. 395/2009 regarding the use of roads by pedestrians at the Traffic Management Authority of Addis Ababa jointly reviewed the ongoing works.
In the evaluation, the awareness works being done so far, the conditions of making the roads comfortable for pedestrians and the works done by the traffic police were explored in depth and it was found out that the works are in good condition. However, it was stated that more effort and joint work is needed to implement the work consistently.
Pedestrians' lack of awareness, footpaths being occupied by illegal activities and some roads without pedestrian safety barriers were identified as problems in the assessment. After this, to respect both the awareness work and the control work in all sectors, that is, well; It was agreed that the police and education should be strengthened. Finally, the assessment was concluded by creating a consensus that the work is a part of everything and we need to strengthen our work with the speed and effort we have started now.
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