Sustainable urban mobility: An approach to urbanization and motorization challenges in Nigeria, a case of Lagos state

• Autorzy: Buhari Sodiq O. , Aponjolosun Moses O. , Oni Babatope G. , Sam Matthew W.

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DOI

10.14254/jsdtl.2020.5-2.8

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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In Lagos state, the relationship between urbanization and motorization is unbalanced because the present transportation interventions of the state do not commensurate with her growing population and migration rate. However, the state cannot be said to be totally insensitive to these challenges as witnessed in her renewed effort by providing suitable public transportation system with a dedicated lane and the expansion of other modes of transport such as rail and inland water transport. Through content analysis, this research examined the present situation of Lagos state public transport system with her prevailing population size, sustainable urban mobility approach and the future of public transport in Lagos State in line with global practices. The study reviewed the Lagos state non-motorized transport policy and the impact thus far. It was revealed that unless certain strategic decisions and policies are made, the state will continue to experience the current traffic congestion on her roads as well as increased vehicular pollution and waste of resources. Also, for Lagos state to attain her acclaimed position of a 21st century economy, she must as a matter of policy initiate and implement interventions that align with the principle of urban mobility where cycling, walking, high capacity buses operation is effectively operational and open up of other modes of transportation in the state. It was further recommended that the Lagos state government should take a bold step as recently done in the restriction of motorcycles and tricycles operation on certain routes within the state, hence, initiating interventions that will best enhance public transportation, improve habitable environment and safety of lives and properties in the state.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

sustainable mobility; urbanization; Lagos state; transportation

• Wydawca: Fundacja Centrum Badań Socjologicznych ; Scientific Publishing House "SciView"
• Czasopismo: Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: Vol. 5, No. 2
• Strony: 90--97
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 12 poz., tab.

Twórcy

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Buhari Sodiq O.

• Maritime Transport and Business Management Department, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, P.M.B 80063, Nigeria

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Aponjolosun Moses O.

• Department of Maritime Management Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B 1526, Nigeria

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Oni Babatope G.

• Maritime Transport and Business Management Department, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, P.M.B 80063, Nigeria

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Sam Matthew W.

• Maritime Transport and Business Management Department, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, P.M.B 80063, Nigeria

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Uwagi

PL

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa Nr 461252 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2020).