Commitment honoured, Action taken. The commitToAct campaign 2026
URRENO participating in the CommitToAct 2026 Campaign, recently conducted an intersection reassessment and stakeholder engagements in Kampala to evaluate the impact of road safety improvements implemented at the Kampala Road intersection (Burton-Johnson Streets). The intersection was upgraded with painted pedestrian crossings and signalised traffic lights to enhance pedestrian safety and regulate traffic flow.
The improvements have already begun to reshape movement patterns in the city. At several busy junctions, pedestrians and motorists now navigate more structured crossing points, with reduced confusion compared to previous conditions. The upgraded infrastructure has made crossings more visible and has introduced a clearer system for managing right of way.
As part of the assessment, URRENO engaged community members operating around this intersection to gather their experiences and views. Many expressed appreciations for the changes, noting that the new pedestrian crossings and traffic lights have improved safety and made it easier to move across busy roads, especially during peak traffic hours.
As part of the campaign, we also engaged with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety have focused on findings from Mobility Snapshot assessments conducted at key city intersections, highlighting both progress and persistent safety challenges.
During the engagements, KCCA reaffirmed its commitment to expanding pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, including plans for 15 kilometres of dedicated cycling lanes and improved pedestrian networks across the city.
Overall, the engagements highlighted a clear way forward Kampala’s road safety progress depends not only on improved infrastructure but also on informed road user behavior and consistent enforcement. The combination of these efforts remains key to achieving safer and more inclusive streets for all.
