The effects of public transport on the living conditions in Kampala city.

Public transportation in Kampala city; face various challenges and thus cannot offer the quality of services desired by the public. This is affecting the quality of life Kampala City residents. The main purpose of this study was to find out the effects of public transport on the quality of life of residents of Kampala City. The findings indicated that, in the short term; travel safety, enforcing parking policies, dedicated lanes and increased use of intelligent transport systems have greater impact on public transport with less cost. The medium-term solutions include; the use of broadcasting stations, road expansion and, extension and improving travel time. The long-term solutions include the use of traffic signals, reliability, mass transport, construction of new arterial roads and new freeways. Therefore, the study recommends that the Kampala Capital City Authority puts more emphasis on infrastructure improvement by prioritizing investment in road maintenance, construction and upgrading unpaved roads and installing traffic signals on all junctions to enhance development and good living in the city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]