Figure 4-31 – Diagram explaining Circulation and Access to the Bus Park Site

This proposal explores the possibility of developing the Kanduyi site into a Transit Orientated Development (TOD) (mixed-use transport hub). This scenario presents an opportunity to develop a new bus station that can accommodate future growth whilst providing modern-day amenities for businesses and people utilising public transportation.

Its proximity to the Kanduyi Stadium adds another unique opportunity to cater to the stadium users without crossing the CBD and indirectly supporting a sustainable movement approach. Access and egress from the A104 are to be carefully positioned to avoid natural congestion on the main road; bus routes are located in such a way that serve the rest of the neighbourhood as well.

The new bus station location, on a 2.7 Ha plot (6.7 acres), will enable planning for more efficient operations such as: dedicated pedestrian footpaths and crossings, a service for matatus and boda bodas to link the bus terminal with rest of the urban areas, and routes for larger buses which can avoid travelling through the town, relieving the Town centre from further pressure.

The proposal aims to uplift the entire northern node and capitalise on existing assets and potential land availability – potentially beyond its immediate boundaries. This project will anticipate the typical phenomenon associated with bus stands, such as the establishment of informal trading areas and congestion, and channel this through the active provision of a suitable development framework. The project will cater for this demand – rather than repress it. The importance of integrating informal traders into Bungoma’s plans is highlighted in section 4.3.1. The planned mixed-use cluster in Kanduyi shown in Figure 4-31 , offers trade commercial and transport land uses.

Figure 4-31 – Diagram explaining Circulation and Access to the Bus Park Site

Source: Atkins, 2022

3D visuals of the Bus Park site

3D visuals of the Bus Park site

Source: Atkins, 2022