Raising awareness on safe non-motorised urban transport

The non-motorised section of Rabai Road, constructed with funding from the European Union, was opened on that day.

The European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Stefano Dejak said: “For a long time, the pedestrian and the cyclist has not been considered in the design and planning of transport infrastructure. This affects a large number of Kenyans who walk long distances to get to their places of work and business, constantly fighting their way through.”

Ambassador Dejak called on everyone involved to ensure that they develop efficient and environmentally sustainable ways that improve the mobility of city residents when they need to walk or ride their bicycles.

It was a fun-filled day that started off with a bikeride - flagged off from Lusaka Road / Baricho Road junction, by the Head of Infrastructure section Walter Tretton and the Nairobi Member of Parliament representing women's interests, Ms. Esther Passaris.  A section of Rabai Road was closed off, as the EU Delegation, Kura officials and the Critical Mass - a pro cycling organisation that works to make Nairobi a cyclist friendly city -  interacted with the community and pupils the neighbouring Martin Luther Primary School.