Gallery 04:
Mixed activities at kerbside Ghana
| The boundaries of the household:the erection of the Nima Highway in Accra cut away the courtyards used by low income households for daily living purposes. The activities previously carried out in the courtyard now take place on the pavement - cooking, bathing of children and washing. The safety barrier shows its full load of washing hung out to dry. |
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Roadside economic activities: the extent and range of roadside economic activity along the kerbside of the Nima Highway is visible here. |
| Crossing trade barriers: economic activity is conducted across the safety barrier. Car parts are sold alongside soft drinks creating the temptation for motorists to stop. |
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Heavy duty traffic: the traffic mix of heavy duty vehicles, unreliable 'family' vehicles, crowded minivans used as buses (trotros) and pedestrians selling in the roadside creates a situation where driving skills of alertness and flexibility are at a premium. |
| Distractions at the roadside, distractions in the car:trinkets for the vehicle are common and compete with external distractions. |
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The making of traffic incidents:distractions in the car, distractions at the roadside, hawkers on the highway. |
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Last updated: 2nd September 2001