The City of Windhoek says the future of Windhoek's transport system will not be determined by how many roads they build but by how successfully they provide residents with safe, reliable, and attractive alternatives to using private vehicles.

Responding to media reports in a press statement on the increasing traffic congestion in Windhoek, the municipality acknowledged the frustrations experienced by commuters, noting the importance of acting decisively as individuals, governments, and the industry. 

Highlighting that congestion is a symptom, rather than the underlying challenge, the broader issue is how to provide safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable urban mobility for a rapidly growing population, the city noted. 

The City of Windhoek further says that only with sound planning, strategic investment, and strong collaboration between local and national governments with adequate funding will Windhoek avoid many of the transport challenges. 

The challenges experienced have become entrenched in rapidly growing cities elsewhere on the continent; therefore, building a transport system that supports economic growth, social inclusion, and a better quality of life for all should be considered. 

The future success of mobility in Windhoek depends on strong collaboration between local and national governments, particularly in relation to the subsidisation of public transport and the funding of strategic arterial road upgrades.

The city is working closely with the Road Fund Administration and other stakeholders and is currently steadily progressing several strategic road improvement projects, including Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Drive, Auas Road, Peter Nanyemba Road and the lower extremities of Independence Avenue. 

The next phase of planned upgrades includes Sam Nujoma Drive (west), Hosea Kutako Drive through the Northern Industrial Area and David Meroro Road, serving Rocky Crest. 

These corridors are intended not only to improve traffic flow but also are already designed to function as future public transport and non-motorised transport corridors.