Lusaka City Council • Policy Implementation Update Lusaka Commits 20% of Parking Revenue to Safer Walking & Cycling Infrastructure Effective 1 January 2026 • Lusaka, Zambia Lusaka has taken a major step toward safer, healthier streets. On 20 January 2026, Mayor Chilando Chitangala reaffirmed the city’s commitment to dedicate 20% of annual parking levy revenue … Read more
Case Study: Lusaka On Foot and Wheels — Transforming Urban Safety Case Study: Lusaka On Foot and Wheels — Transforming Urban Safety Zambia Road Safety Trust (ZRST) December 28, 2025 Abstract This case study examines the "Lusaka On Foot and Wheels" project, a targeted road safety initiative implemented in Lusaka, Zambia, from June to December … Read more
Road safety is not just about roads it’s about people. In 2025, the Lusaka on Foot and Wheels (LoFW) Engineering Initiative delivered targeted, life-saving improvements on some of Lusaka’s busiest and most dangerous corridors, where pedestrians, students, motorcyclists, and motorists interact daily.The project focused on Great East Road at the University of Zambia, Kafue Road … Read more
Discover the latest insights into pedestrian safety in Lusaka, Zambia, through the new report from the Trans-safe project. Conducted by Walk21 and the Zambia Road Safety Trust, this walkability study provides a comprehensive look at the experiences of over a thousand pedestrians across the city’s road corridors. Using the innovative Walkability App, the research highlights … Read more
On February 21, 2024, a comprehensive Road Safety Audit and Inspection Training focused on non-motorized transport was successfully conducted. This event highlighted our collective commitment to the highest standards of road safety and saw active participation from a diverse range of organizations including the Road Development Agency, the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), Zambia … Read more
Lusaka is a key strategic hub in Southern and Central Africa, connected by major highways to neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Angola. As one of the fastest-developing urban centers in the region, Lusaka’s population is growing at an impressive rate of five percent annually. … Read more
On 28 February 2024, the Zambia Road Safety Trust engaged in a meeting with Kalingalinga Ward 36 Councilor Mukubesa Nyoni, representing the Lusaka Mayor Madam Chilando Chitangala, and officials from the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA). The discussion focused on the development of the Cycling and Pedestrian Safety Policy. Mr. Nyoni conveyed the mayor’s … Read more
Every year, we host the Zambia Car Free Day, a global initiative that seeks to encourage people to refrain from using private vehicles for a day, promoting sustainable transportation alternatives like walking, cycling, and public transit. The main goal is to increase awareness about the environment, ease traffic, and help build healthier, more sustainable communities. … Read more
The Streets for Kids Project in Lusaka, Zambia, is a transformative initiative aimed at creating safer, more inclusive streets for children and enhancing social connections within the community. The project aimed to create a safe and inclusive street environment that prioritized the needs of schoolchildren, caregivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Various measures were implemented, including improving … Read more
