Uganda NMT policy

TheĀ Uganda NMT Policy, adopted in 2012, aims to raise the profile of NMT; improve understanding of NMT user needs at all levels of government; and ensure that NMT is incorporated at all stages of infrastructure planning and implementation.

The NMT Policy includes the following objectives:

  • Increase recognition of NMT modes.
  • Provide safe infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Mainstream the provision of resources for walking and cycling in financial planning.
  • Promote the adoption of universal design standards.
  • Improve regulation and enforcement.
A street in downtown Kampala, Uganda. (Source: ITDP Africa)