Figure 5.31 Current parking arrangement (top) and access road to the park (bottom

The park was an initiative of the learning disability charity Mencap, and the aim was to design a playground that could be accessible for children of all abilities. It has received contributions from private donors and the UK Big Lottery Fund. The park’s equipment encourages co-operative play, and includes a seesaw, a trampoline and swings that are suitable for children with restricted mobility. It also has sensory equipment and signage for children with visual impairments.

86. The Play Park Exeter, https://www.theplaypark.co.uk/about (Accessed: 18/06/2021) 87. Special Education Degrees, The Top 30 Best Accessible Playgrounds Around the World (No date) https://www.special-education-degree.net/30-most-impressiveaccessible-and-inclusive-playgrounds/ (Accessed: 18/06/2021)

Kerugoya main bus park is relatively better organised than Kutus’ bus park with clearly marked and designated parking bays, dedicated vending areas, and a design alignment that reinforces matatu circulation. However, the bus park is missing crucial facilities such as waiting areas, bus shelters, toilets and other amenities that can enhance the attractiveness and usability of the park. Sections of the access roads are covered with potholes or completely eroded in some cases. Poor solid waste management is resulting in the accumulation of garbage and accompanying stench along the approach streets to the bus park.

Upgrades to the bus park are needed to meet demand along with management of operations to limit long-stay parking. Critical interventions needed are focused around improving bus shelters, provision of vending, public space facilities and improved management of traffic circulation. The bus park needs to be comfortable with seating, adequate weather protection and to be well-integrated with the footpath network with crossings at each stop to enhance accessibility and safety for pedestrians. Operational strategies that restrict vehicle access to matatus only in combination with limits to the duration of matatu waiting times can support maximisation of the existing capacity.

Linkages

> Kerugoya Central square, Streetlighting.

GBI category: Placemaking and landscape

Figure 5.31 Current parking arrangement (top) and access road to the park (bottom)