Kimuli, Ismail;Kirabira, John Baptist;Nkambwe, Ismael ;Nakyejwe, Saadat L.K.;Lubwama, Michael;Sendawula, Kasimu;Nabaggala, Nashua K2025-07-032025-07-032024-11-21Kimuli, 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.ISSN 2772-5863EISSN 2772-5863https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11926Electrified 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.enArticle