public perception of challenges and solutions of traffic management of commercial motorcycles in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

The purpose of this study was to investigate perceived challenges and solutions in traffic management strategies of commercial motorcycles in Uasin Gishu County in Kenya. This was in light of concern of continuous reports of disorderliness and increased cases of accidents involving commercial motorcycles. Two research questions guided this study; what challenges were perceived in traffic management of commercial motorcycles and what perceived solutions would assist in the traffic management of commercial motorcycles. A Survey was conducted on 200 passengers, 60 motorcyclists and 4 government officials. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study established that informal training of motorcyclists (75%), drunk cycling (66.2%) and lack of specific rules and regulation for commercial motorcycles (64.2%) were perceived as the main challenges. Perceived solutions included; introduction of alcohol blow gadget to test for alcohol toxicity (83.1%), training on safety measures (77.3%) and refining of traffic rules and regulation (75.3%). The study recommended training of motorcyclists, toxicity tests and refined traffic rules could reduce disorderliness of commercial motorcycles and related accidents.