Les gares routières de la cité de Ngandajika : caractéristiques, facteurs et logique d’implantation (Lomami RD Congo)

Abstract

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (Lomami Province), particularly in the Ngandajika territory, transportation, especially in urban centers, is of paramount importance. Due to the low purchasing power of the population, private transportation within the city of Ngandajika is a luxury reserved for the more affluent residents of this area. To address this challenge, nine motorcycle taxi stations serving both within and between urban areas of Ngandajika were proposed, including the central station, Luputa station, the small market near the hospital, Tulumbua, Djony, Inabenza, Bakua Ciala, Ipro, and the entrance to the general referral hospital. To achieve the overall objective, contributing to the understanding and identification of these motorcycle taxi stations is essential. The inducto-deductive method coupled with the following techniques: documentary technique, observation, interview, mapping, remote sensing, and field survey to collect the necessary data. Word and Excel software were used for data entry and processing. The results of the strategic analysis demonstrate that, given the increasing number of untrained motorcycle taxi drivers operating in the parking areas of Ngandajika, one effective solution would be the development of public spaces by the authorities, the provision of multiple training sessions, and the permanent presence of traffic control services. Their implementation would be guided by the three principles of road network design outlined by G. Pini, Adam Smith, Pierre Fermat, and Vifred Pareto.