President Boko has officially launched the Greater Gaborone Traffic Management Centre, a centralised control facility designed to modernise traffic operations, enhance road safety, and improve mobility across the Greater Gaborone road network.
The centre forms a core component of the Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) system, established to address rising congestion, improve enforcement, and support data-driven management of urban transport infrastructure as the city continues to expand.
Speaking at the launch, President Boko described the initiative as a critical milestone in the modernisation of Gaborone, noting that traffic congestion has increasingly constrained economic activity.
He highlighted that delays in the movement of people, goods, and services have had a direct impact on productivity and business efficiency, stressing that the new centre is expected to significantly reduce these bottlenecks.
“Efficient mobility is a foundation for economic growth. When traffic systems fail, productivity suffers. This centre is part of our response to that challenge,” the President said.
Smart, Integrated Traffic Management
The Traffic Management Centre operates under the Botswana Integrated Transport Project, representing a major shift toward intelligent transport systems. The platform integrates traffic signals, surveillance cameras, speed enforcement mechanisms, and real-time monitoring into a single coordinated control environment.
Key features of the system include:
- Speed limit violation monitoring
- Real-time traffic flow analysis
- Integrated traffic light coordination
- Surveillance and incident detection
- Faster emergency and incident response
This centralised approach enables proactive traffic management, allowing authorities to respond quickly to congestion, accidents, and safety risks across Greater Gaborone and surrounding settlements.
Improving Safety and Daily Commuter Experience
Officials indicated that the system will play a critical role in reducing road accidents and enforcing traffic regulations more consistently. Through real-time data analysis and coordinated control, the centre aims to shorten travel times, ease congestion during peak hours, and improve overall commuter experience.
Beyond road safety, the initiative is expected to support broader public safety objectives by strengthening monitoring and response capabilities across major transport corridors.
Building Smarter Cities for the Future
As urbanisation accelerates, government leaders emphasised the importance of adopting intelligent infrastructure that enhances resilience and quality of life. The Traffic Management Centre aligns with Botswana’s long-term vision of developing smart, efficient, and sustainable cities.
The project signals a shift toward technology-led governance, where data and automation are used to improve service delivery, productivity, and urban planning outcomes.
