Assessing the Factors influencing Road Transport Infrastructure Sustainability in Tanzania: Mediating Influence of Technology

Abstract

Sustainability concerns on Tanzania’s road transport infrastructure are mounting, calling for research in this area. This study examines technology’s mediating role in sustainability. It explores links among Economic (ECD), Environmental (ED), Social (SD), Technological (TD) dimensions, and Sustainable Road Transport Infrastructure (SRTI). Using surveys, 252 participants were involved from Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Arusha. Questionnaire data underwent Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling analysis with Smart PLS 4. Results reveal technology positively mediates relationships between economic, environmental, social dimensions, and sustainable road transport infrastructure. Findings emphasize technology's crucial role and the potential of technological advancements to enhance sustainability. The study recommends that road transport infrastructure development agencies prioritize the integration of sustainability factors, particularly technology in projects. This research contributes by highlighting technology's mediation in Tanzanian road transport infrastructure sustainability and the importance of leveraging technological advancements to promote sustainability in road transport infrastructures.