Problématique de la mobilité urbaine dans les villes algériennes. Cas de la congestion routière à Bejaia

Abstract

Because of its importance and its impact, urban mob ility in major Algerian cities is a topical issue of great importance, given the critical state of congestion caused by transport congestion, particularly in urban centers. Due to its large pop ulation, its strategic position at the crossroads o f four national highways and its large-scale socio-economi c facilities, the city of Bejaia (the second larges t city in Algeria for port business activities) has a n ttractive power over the entire region, resultin g significant commuting, with a clear preference for private cars and effective use of public transport. However, its road and transport networks suffer fro m several hazards, which has had negative effects on road traffic. To remedy this situation, the loca l authorities have taken several actions to correct the malfunctions of the traffic. This paper attempts to highlight the role of local governance in managing urban mobility. Our main question concerns the curr ent actions implemented by local authorities in order to curb the congestion that characterizes thi city.