Stakeholders Call for Integrated Efforts to Manage Rising Vehicle Congestion
Summary
Stakeholders at the NIMA Mobility Dialogue called for integrated measures to ease rising vehicle congestion in Nepal, including better road infrastructure, technology use, scientific lane management and stronger public transport. Speakers warned that vehicle imports are rising far faster than infrastructure, while road accidents and parking shortages continue to worsen.
Key Points
- Stakeholders said congestion can only be managed through coordinated investment in roads, technology, lane management and public transportation.
- Traffic police reported severe safety concerns, citing around seven road deaths per day in Nepal and widespread rule violations.
- Transport leaders urged planned infrastructure, scientific speed limits, road safety audits and more organized parking facilities.
- Officials said new policy reforms, including the National Transport Policy, 2083 and the stalled Road Safety Act, are being pushed forward.
