Urban Mobility in Haiti: A Diagnostic

Urban Mobility in Haiti: A Diagnostic

World Bank • 2018 • 103 pages
Summary: This report analyzes urban mobility challenges in Haiti, focusing on Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien. It identifies spatial fragmentation, low mobility, and limited accessibility as key issues hindering economic growth. The report recommends measures to improve public transport, enhance the pedestrian environment, and strengthen urban transport governance.
Key Findings
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This diagnostic report examines urban mobility in Haiti, with a focus on Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien. It highlights the spatial fragmentation of Haitian cities, particularly the barrier effect of the Port-au-Prince CBD, and the resulting low urban mobility. The report analyzes the urban public transport system, dominated by private paratransit services like Tap Taps, and identifies issues such as congestion, weak governance, and substandard pedestrian conditions. It recommends physical interventions, regulatory improvements, and governance reforms to reduce congestion, improve accessibility, and enhance the urban environment, ultimately aiming to unlock the economic potential of Haitian cities.

How to cite

World Bank, 2018, Urban Mobility in Haiti: A Diagnostic, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/wb-2018-urban-mobility-haiti-diagnostic