Towards Sustainable Transportation in Egypt: An Analysis of Current Challenges and Future Opportunities

Transportation infrastructure has been the core function in enhancing economic growth, urban development, and social mobility. This paper gives an in-depth argument about Egypt's transport sector, covering road, rail, air, and water transport. In this study, an assessment of the existing conditions of these infrastructures has been made, outlining the major problems like traffic congestion, lack of proper maintenance, non-availability of funds,and impacts on the environment. The studies also pay attention to more recent developments, particularly high-speed railway projects, metro extensions, and sustainable transport initiatives, with a view to their influence on the overall transport network.
This paper draws on a comprehensive range of sources, including literature, government reports, and case studies, to provide a critical review of Egypt's transportation opportunities and challenges. Comparative analyses with other countries provide information cues on best practices and successful implementations that can be emulated in Egypt.
The recommendations in this paper are strategic in nature,aimed at guiding policymakers and other stakeholders at different levels. These recommendations concern upgrading traffic management systems, investments in infrastructural maintenance, expansion,and modernization of public transport facilities, and promotion of sustainable transport solutions. The paper emphasizes multimodal connectivity, private sector participation, policy reform,and community outreach, seeking to provide actionable insights and detailed recommendations for more efficient, sustainable, and resilient transportation infrastructure in Egypt.
These findings underscore the critical need for integrated planning, joined by novel solutions to the multifaceted challenges facing Egypt's transportation sector if this sector is to contribute to the country's economic prosperity and quality of life.