The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has taken a major step towards improving road safety and promoting cycling as both a lifestyle and a professional sport.
On Friday, the Acting Head of the Transport Department, Madam Vivian Aborah, paid a courtesy call on the leadership of the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) in Accra to firm up plans for an upcoming Road Safety Training Program.
Scheduled for October 30, 2025, the STMA Road Safety and Cycling Training Program will focus on sensitizing and equipping road users with best practices on safe cycling, responsible road use, and the culture of sharing the road. The initiative also aligns with the Assembly’s broader vision to reduce accidents, enhance urban mobility, and promote healthy living through cycling.
During the meeting, both parties explored key areas of collaboration,
including the promotion of recreational cycling events, advancement of cycling for health and fitness, and support for competitive community cycling. The Federation further agreed to extend its ongoing School Cycling Project—currently active in Accra—to the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. The project is expected to nurture young talent while instilling road safety awareness among children from an early age.
General Secretary of the Ghana Cycling Federation, Shaaban Mohammed, stressed the importance of stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Roads and Highways to ensure that new road construction projects include dedicated cycling lanes.
“Cycling is not just a sport; it is a healthy, environmentally friendly, emission-free means of mobility. Providing safe lanes, especially for children and beginners, is essential,” he emphasized.
The STMA and the GCF jointly called on stakeholders, corporate partners, and the public to support the initiative, describing it as a vital step in building a safe, modern, and sustainable transport system for all road users.
