Strategic Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) for Paramaribo Historic Center is part of the PURP. The SUMP aims to revitalize the Historic Center, boost recreational and tourism activities, enhance accessibility for all, including commercial activity and mixed uses, and catalyze the projects of the PURP.
Traffic Mobility Issues
The main issues that have an impact on the patterns of mobility in Paramaribo’s city center were identified through an analysis of the city’s mobility patterns
- 1. Pedestrian mobility is inhibited by poor walking conditions.
- 2. Cyclist mobility is inhibited by the absence of cycling infrastructure.
- 3. The current mobility conditions exclude disabled people and highlight gender inequality.
- 4. Public transport is inefficient and causes unnecessary use of public space.
- 5. The high level of congestion in the Historic Center inconveniences other users.
- 6. Parking is not organized and regulations are not enforced.
- 7. There is no system for freight deliveries.
All of these issues combine to generate traffic congestion, noise, pollution, and a lack of order, and this affects the lives of both residents and visitors.
SUMP Objectives
- 1. To create a walkable Historic Center that is bike-inclusive and accessible and connects hot spots in the center.
- 2. To simplify the use of public transport etc. and create more public spaces.
- 3. To reduce and ease traffic in the Historic Center.
- 4. To manage parking as an essential strategy to develop other sustainable modes.
- 5. To create an inner center with efficient and controlled freight management.