Think Outside The Box And Make Our Roads Safer -Dwomoh Sarpong

Public commentator and environmental advocate Nana Dwomoh Sarpong has called for a fundamental rethinking of Ghana’s transport management system to improve road safety and efficiency. He expressed concern over the growing disorder on Ghana’s roads, including congestion, inadequate infrastructure, road encroachment, and the dangerous interactions between various road users.

Urgent measures are needed to address these issues, according to Sarpong, who highlighted poor road infrastructure, severe traffic congestion, and the unsafe interaction between smaller vehicles and those on major roads. He also questioned the management of motorcycles and commercial tricycles, suggesting that Ghana could adopt measures from other countries that regulate the movement of smaller or slower vehicles on major roads.

Additionally, Sarpong advocated for the development of a coordinated transport system that integrates rail, buses, road networks, and other forms of public transportation, rather than just constructing more roads. He also raised concerns about road encroachment and the need for stronger enforcement of planning regulations to protect road reservations and prevent future costs.

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