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Petition to investigate UNRA for failing to comply with the Road Act 2019
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We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Inspectorate of Government to investigate the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) for failing to comply with Section 5 (1),(2) (d) and (i) of the Road Act 2019, which give them the responsibility to ensure road safety during development and maintenance of public roads; and also provide pedestrian crossings, footways, cycle tracks, parking lanes and similar passageways on public roads.
We have observed that many public roads in Uganda, especially in urban areas, are in poor condition, lack adequate road furniture, and pose a serious threat to the safety and well-being of road users, especially pedestrians, cyclists, and persons with disabilities. We have also noticed that UNRA has not provided sufficient pedestrian crossings, footways, cycle tracks, parking lanes and similar passageways on public roads, as required by the Road Act 2019.
We believe that UNRA's failure to comply with the Road Act 2019 is a violation of their mandate, functions and powers, and constitutes an abuse of authority and public office. We also believe that UNRA's failure to comply with the Road Act 2019 is a hindrance to the economic and social development of Uganda, as it affects the mobility, accessibility, and productivity of the population.
We therefore request the Inspectorate of Government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into UNRA's failure to comply with the Road Act 2019, and to take appropriate action against the responsible officials and contractors. We also request the Inspectorate of Government to ensure that UNRA complies with the Road Act 2019 and provides safe, sustainable, and accessible public roads for all road users in Uganda.
We thank you for your attention and cooperation.
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How can we assume that UNRA is complying with the road act section 5.(1),(2),d andI. If for instance the round about in custom corner in Gulu is one of the most dangerous because there are no adequate traffic lights and road signs.
Please answer the big question! Why is UNRA failing to recognise the road act of 2019?
Road safety is a a major predictor of social, economic and political development and it's entirely government responsible to ensure her people are safe and have quality road. This petition is therefore important.
UNRA is 80% responsible for the road accidents on the Ugandan roads. The roads are too narrow with limited packing space for broken down vehicles (DMCs), very many deep potholes on highways not attended to etc.
Do the right things right or get out of the road Your poor works are condemning us to early death. Safe roads are a right
I strongly support the petition to make our Ugandan Road user-friendly
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Petition to investigate UNRA for failing to comply with the Road Act 2019
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the Inspectorate of Government to investigate the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) for failing to comply with Section 5 (1),(2) (d) and (i) of the Road Act 2019, which give them the responsibility to ensure road safety during development and maintenance of public roads; and also provide pedestrian crossings, footways, cycle tracks, parking lanes and similar passageways on public roads.
We have observed that many public roads in Uganda, especially in urban areas, are in poor condition, lack adequate road furniture, and pose a serious threat to the safety and well-being of road users, especially pedestrians, cyclists, and persons with disabilities. We have also noticed that UNRA has not provided sufficient pedestrian crossings, footways, cycle tracks, parking lanes and similar passageways on public roads, as required by the Road Act 2019.
We believe that UNRA's failure to comply with the Road Act 2019 is a violation of their mandate, functions and powers, and constitutes an abuse of authority and public office. We also believe that UNRA's failure to comply with the Road Act 2019 is a hindrance to the economic and social development of Uganda, as it affects the mobility, accessibility, and productivity of the population.
We therefore request the Inspectorate of Government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into UNRA's failure to comply with the Road Act 2019, and to take appropriate action against the responsible officials and contractors. We also request the Inspectorate of Government to ensure that UNRA complies with the Road Act 2019 and provides safe, sustainable, and accessible public roads for all road users in Uganda.
We thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Updates
December 23, 2023
Seeing this grow makes me think of the dangerous commutes my family battles every single morning. The momentum we have built proves that people are tired of the silence surrounding the safety of our own roads.
28 Comments
I support the idea that UNRA should be investigated, because I can't see how Section 5 of the Road Act 2019 can be complied with without Pedestrian Sidewalks, pedestrians Crossings, proper road markings and signs.
How can we assume that UNRA is complying with the road act section 5.(1),(2),d andI. If for instance the round about in custom corner in Gulu is one of the most dangerous because there are no adequate traffic lights and road signs.
Please answer the big question! Why is UNRA failing to recognise the road act of 2019?
Road safety is a a major predictor of social, economic and political development and it's entirely government responsible to ensure her people are safe and have quality road. This petition is therefore important.
UNRA is 80% responsible for the road accidents on the Ugandan roads. The roads are too narrow with limited packing space for broken down vehicles (DMCs), very many deep potholes on highways not attended to etc.
Do the right things right or get out of the road Your poor works are condemning us to early death. Safe roads are a right
I strongly support the petition to make our Ugandan Road user-friendly
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I support the idea that UNRA should be investigated, because I can't see how Section 5 of the Road Act 2019 can be complied with without Pedestrian Sidewalks, pedestrians Crossings, proper road markings and signs.