Sustainable urban transportation planning: Integrating an electrified metro system into Kampala metropolis

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dc.contributor.authorKimuli, Ismail;
dc.contributor.authorKirabira, John Baptist;
dc.contributor.authorNkambwe, Ismael ;
dc.contributor.authorNakyejwe, Saadat L.K.;
dc.contributor.authorLubwama, Michael;
dc.contributor.authorSendawula, Kasimu;
dc.contributor.authorNabaggala, Nashua K
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-03T10:10:36Z
dc.date.available2025-07-03T10:10:36Z
dc.date.issued2024-11-21
dc.description.abstractElectrified metro critical.•Policy shifts vital.•Multi-modal integration.•Renewable energy focus.•Kampala-specific solutions. With the United Nations (UN) predicting that 60% of the global population will reside in cities by 2050, sustainable transportation planning is a prominent global trend. This study examines Kampala's transportation sustainability and addresses existing knowledge gaps. It leverages the TIMES-VEDA model, an acronym for “The Integrated MARKAL-EFOM System - Versatile Data Analyst.” TIMES-VEDA is an engineering optimizer used to explore four scenarios: Business-as-Usual (BAU), Reduction in Electricity Consumption (REC), Renewable Electricity Portfolio (REP), and Carbon Reduction Target (CRT). These scenarios analyze the inherent aspects of the Kampala metropolis energy system, providing a foundation for evidence-based decision-making. The approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN's SDGs 7, 11, & 13), Uganda's Vision 2040, and the third National Development Plan (NDPIII). The analysis demonstrates that sustainability is within range and highlights the imperative of a holistic approach, the potential of mass rapid transit, anchored by an electrified metro system, to advance green mobility. It sheds light on sustainable practices and trade-offs among distinctive pathways, suggesting a mix of policy measures to combat climate change. The KAMPALA-TIMES model, a bottom-up framework, reveals that a region-specific policy package, particularly the CRT scenario, achieves significant decarbonization, promoting eco-friendly multimodal transportation and paving the way for a more sustainable future for Kampala until 2060. The findings inform policy on urban planning and sustainable transportation that is adaptable elsewhere, ensuring long-term environmental and economic resilience.
dc.identifier.citationKimuli, Ismail, John Baptist Kirabira, Ismael Nkambwe, et al. 'Sustainable Urban Transportation Planning: Integrating an Electrified Metro System into Kampala Metropolis', Multimodal Transportation, vol. 4/no. 3, (2025), pp. 100220.
dc.identifier.issnISSN 2772-5863
dc.identifier.issnEISSN 2772-5863
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11926
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherElsevier Ltd
dc.titleSustainable urban transportation planning: Integrating an electrified metro system into Kampala metropolis
dc.typeArticle
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