Nairobi – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up enforcement against pedestrians who fail to use designated footbridges and pedestrian crossings, warning that the nationwide crackdown will continue until road users comply with traffic regulations.
The latest operation was conducted on Monday morning at the Transami footbridge in Nairobi’s Pipeline area, where NTSA officers, working alongside law enforcement personnel, arrested several pedestrians accused of crossing the busy road at undesignated points.
According to the authority, the operation targeted pedestrians whose actions obstruct the free flow of traffic and endanger both themselves and other road users.
In a statement, NTSA said, “Joint pedestrian enforcement currently underway at Pipeline Transami footbridge targeting pedestrians who fail to use the footbridge and obstruct the free flow of traffic. The offenders are expected to be arraigned in court this morning.”
Several suspects were escorted into waiting police vehicles as officers continued the enforcement exercise.
The authority said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to reduce road accidents caused by pedestrians crossing major highways at undesignated locations despite the availability of footbridges and marked crossings.
NTSA further urged members of the public to observe traffic regulations, stating, “The Authority urges pedestrians to use designated footbridges and crossings at all times, as crossing in undesignated areas not only endangers their lives but also puts other road users at risk and disrupts traffic.”
The Pipeline operation follows similar enforcement exercises conducted at the GM footbridge along Mombasa Road and at Allsops on Thika Road, where pedestrians were also arrested for violating traffic rules.
The authority has repeatedly expressed concern over the growing tendency by pedestrians to ignore footbridges in favour of shortcuts. In areas such as Ngara, Pangani and other sections of the Thika Superhighway, many pedestrians continue to cross busy roads at dangerous points despite the presence of nearby footbridges.
NTSA has maintained that the enforcement campaign will continue as part of broader efforts to improve road safety and reduce pedestrian-related accidents across the country.
