MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL
COURSEWORK ONE TAKE HOME FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OF MAKERERE UNIVERSITY FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025
COURSE NAME: URBAN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: BTM2101
YEAR OF STUDY: TWO SEMESTERS: ONE
TIME: 1 WEEK
DATE: 14th SEPTEMBER 2024-24TH SEPTEMBER 2024
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all questions.
2. The work should be done in groups not exceeding 10 people.
3. Hard copies of the work to be submitted through the course leaders by 24th.09.2024 before 17:00hrs.
4. Send the soft copies to respective lecturers on mail akiyala@mubs.ac.ug by 24th.09.2024.
5. Typed, Font type: Times New Roman, Font Size 12, Not more than 5 Pages
6. The test will be subjected to a plagiarism test and AI test
QUESTION (40 Marks)
Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, is facing rapid urbanization and population growth, leading to increased transport demands. The city's transport system is characterized by High dependence on private vehicles and motorcycles (bodas), Inadequate public transport infrastructure, Congested roads and traffic jams, Limited pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure and Environmental concerns (air pollution, noise).
Required.
a) Analyze the above-mentioned urban transport challenges in Kampala and propose innovative solutions to address these challenges. In your analysis indicate the root cause of the transport challenges in Kampala, How the current transport systems and infrastructure contribute to these challenges. (20 Marks)
b) What are the social, economic, and environmental impacts of these challenges to the people living in Kampala capital City? (10 Marks)
c) What potential solutions could address these challenges and what are the likely benefits and drawbacks of each of the solutions provided. (10 Marks)
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