Key Issues and Challenges in Developing Integrated Road Networks Infrastructure With Regional Connectivity: A Study Case of Porto-novo in the Republic of Benin

In recent years, with the rapid and continuous increase in traffic demand, a new upsurge in the construction of transport system is being made in Porto-novo. Thus, the problem of how to make modal transport system in this area play its full role and make its helpful to the development of integrated multimodal transportation networks needs to be urgently put forward. Recognizing these needs, this paper systematically addresses key issues and challenges toward developing integrated multimodal national transportation networks in the banded development axis of Abomey-Calavi-Pkota, Cotonou and Porto-novo with an emphasis to regional connectivity. Particularly, the paper addresses issues with the planning process, institutions, governance, strengths and weaknesses, funding and integrated multimodal development.