The future of Kinshasa: a cable car to relieve congestion in the city
Traffic congestion in Kinshasa is a well-known problem for the inhabitants of the Congolese capital. Endless traffic jams are a daily reality that affects not only the mobility of citizens, but also the economic development of the city. However, an innovative solution is being developed to remedy this problem: the construction of a cable car.
According to government sources, construction work on the Kinshasa cable car should begin this July. Recently, the Ministers of Territorial Development and Finance visited the sites for the establishment of the stations which will host the future air transport line. The first site visited was the Triangle station, located in the commune of Lemba, followed by the School of Public Health of the University of Kinshasa. This initiative aims to strategically connect these two key points of the city in order to facilitate daily travel.
The cable car project was adopted at a meeting of the Council of Ministers in May 2022. It was awarded to the Turkish company “Milvest” which has already signed a supply engineering contract. The company is committed to delivering much of the project by December 2023. This suggests a significant improvement in traffic in the Congolese capital in the near future.
Choosing a cable car as an urban transport solution in Kinshasa has many advantages. First, it will bypass traffic jams and reduce travel times, thereby improving the quality of life for city residents. In addition, the cable car is a sustainable mode of transport, respectful of the environment, which will contribute to the fight against pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
This ambitious project is part of a broader desire of the Congolese government to improve transport infrastructure and develop effective solutions to meet the challenges of urban mobility. In addition to the cable car, other projects such as urban transport on the river and the construction of a tram are also planned.
In conclusion, the construction of a cable car in Kinshasa is a major step forward in the search for innovative solutions to relieve congestion in the Congolese capital. This project will contribute to improving the mobility of the inhabitants, to reducing the inconveniences linked to traffic jams and to promoting the sustainable development of the city. It is hoped that this initiative will be successful and serve as an example for other cities facing the same problems of traffic congestion.