Editing Mogadishu (section)

===Road===
[[File:Mogadishu1d.jpg|thumb|right|Newly constructed roads and buildings in Mogadishu (2015)]]
Roads leading out of Mogadishu connect the city to other localities in Somalia as well as to neighbouring countries. The capital itself is cut into several grid layouts by an extensive road network. In October 2013, major construction began on the 23-kilometer road leading to the airport. Overseen by Somali and Turkish engineers, the upgrade was completed in November and included lane demarcation. The road construction initiative was part of a larger agreement signed by the Somali and Turkish governments to establish Mogadishu and Istanbul as sister cities, and in the process bring all of Mogadishu's roads up to modern standards.<ref name="Smrgmnug">{{cite news |last=Jibril |first=Dahir |title=Mogadishu roads get much needed upgrades |url=http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2013/10/03/feature-02 |access-date=24 January 2014 |newspaper=Sabahi |date=3 October 2013 |archive-date=4 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204012355/http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2013/10/03/feature-02 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the treaty, the [[Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency]] (TIKA) launched a citywide cleaning project in conjunction with the municipal cleaning department. The initiative saw around 100 rubbish collection vehicles and other equipment operated by TIKA clean the city's roads, with the Benadir municipality taking over operation of the cleaning project in March 2015.<ref name="Gthcpim">{{cite news |title=Turkey Halts Cleaning Project in Mogadishu |url=http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=11420 |access-date=7 March 2015 |agency=Goobjoog |date=7 March 2015 |archive-date=2 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402152357/http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=11420 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2012–2013, Mogadishu's municipal authority in conjunction with the British and Norwegian governments began a project to install solar-powered street lights on all of the capital's major roads.<ref name="Atfos"/><ref name="Mmrsliomr">{{cite news |last=Adam |first=Ali |title=Mogadishu Municipality resumes solar light installations on major roads |url=http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2013/02/20/feature-02 |access-date=24 January 2014 |newspaper=Sabahi |date=20 February 2013 |archive-date=4 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204012525/http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2013/02/20/feature-02 |url-status=live }}</ref> With equipment imported from Norway, the initiative cost around $140,000 and lasted several months. The solar panels have helped to improve night-time visibility and enhance the city's overall aesthetic appeal.<ref name="Mmrsliomr"/>
[[File:2013 09 01 Mogadishu Taxi Company 017 (9656572232).jpg|thumb|left|Mogadishu taxis]]
[[Minibus]]es are the most common type of [[public transportation]] in Mogadishu. The next most frequently used public vehicles in the city are [[auto rickshaw]]s (''bajaj''). They number around 3,000 units and come in various designs. The auto-rickshaws represent a lower cost alternative to taxis and minibuses, typically charging half the price for the same distance, with flexible rates. Due to their affordability, capacity to negotiate narrow lanes and low fuel consumption, the three-wheeled vehicles are often appealing investment opportunities for small-scale entrepreneurs. They are generally preferred for shorter commutes.<ref name="Gartptim">{{cite news |title=Auto-rickshaws transform public transport in Mogadishu |url=http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=11867 |access-date=17 March 2015 |agency=Goobjoog |date=17 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402201213/http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=11867 |archive-date=2 April 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In June 2013, two new taxi companies also started offering road transportation to residents. Part of a fleet of over 100 vehicles, Mogadishu Taxi's trademark yellow cabs offer rides throughout the city at flat rates of $5. City Taxi, the firm's nearest competitor, charges the same flat rate, with plans to add new cabs to its fleet.<ref name="Ntcpmtmr">{{cite news |last=Jibril |first=Dahir |title=New taxi companies offer peace of mind to Mogadishu residents |url=http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2013/06/14/feature-02 |access-date=24 January 2014 |newspaper=Sabahi |date=14 June 2013 |archive-date=25 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225050301/http://sabahionline.com/en_GB/articles/hoa/articles/features/2013/06/14/feature-02 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In January 2014, the Benadir administration launched a citywide street naming, house numbering and postal codes project. Officially called the House Numbering and Post Code System, it is a joint initiative of the municipal authorities and Somali business community representatives. According to former Mayor Mohamed Ahmed Nur, the initiative also aims to help the authorities firm up on security and resolve housing ownership disputes.<ref name="Bolmssssenp"/> In March 2015, the Benadir administration likewise launched a renovation project on the Hawo Asir-Fagah major road in Mogadishu. The government-public partnership aims to facilitate vehicle access in the area. According to Karaan district commissioner Ahmed Hassan Yalah'ow, the reconstruction initiative will also make the road all-weather resistant and is slated to be completed shortly.<ref name="Gbarhafrim">{{cite news |title=Benadir administration reconstructs Hawo Asir-Fagah road in Mogadishu |url=http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=12235 |access-date=27 March 2015 |agency=Goobjoog |date=27 March 2015 |archive-date=2 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402123603/http://goobjoog.com/english/?p=12235 |url-status=live }}</ref>