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    Tracing the Implementation of Pedestrianization Schemes for Enhancing Accessibility and Mobility: A Case of Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam City in Tanzania
    (2025-02-27) KIMIRO, ABOUBAKARY SAID; BABERE, NELLY JOHN
    Pedestrianization schemes were introduced to improve pedestrians' safety and mobility by creating a friendly walking environment, resulting in a sense of belonging for pedestrians within the inner cities. Effective implementation of pedestrianization streets, especially in developed countries, is reported to reduce accidents and ease movement in an urban environment. However, it seems to be different in developing countries where pedestrianization schemes are not well implemented; therefore, the intended goals of their introduction are not attained. This study investigates the implementation of pedestrianization schemes (pedestrian malls and one-way streets) aimed at better accessibility and mobility. Moreover, it examines the challenges facing the implementation of pedestrianization schemes. The study was conducted in five pedestrianized streets (2 pedestrian threes and three one-way streets) in the Kariakoo area. The qualitative approach was employed and methods used in data collection were interviews with officials and 30 pedestrians per street, mapping and observation. Pedestrian malls function as part-time pedestrian streets, which allow vehicular traffic with less than 3 tonnes to the road after 7:00 p.m.; on-street parking is restricted too, but loading and unloading activities are permitted. One-way streets function as shared streets where pedestrians and vehicular traffic share the space, with on-site parking. Hence, pedestrians continue suffering when accessing and moving within pedestrianized streets