The effects of environmental peculiarities on transportation infrastructure performance in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria: residents' experiences

• Autorzy: Akanmu Ayobami Ademola , Salisu Umar Obafemi

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DOI

10.20858/sjsutst.2024.122.1

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Efficient transportation infrastructure is pivotal for the seamless functioning of global cities, with coastal cities facing unique challenges due to environmental peculiarities. This study delves into how Lagos' environmental peculiarities impact transportation infrastructure performance, shedding light on both positive and negative implications. A comprehensive survey involving 1284 residents within Lagos Metropolis was conducted using multistage sampling techniques. A combination of descriptive (percentage and mean-weighted analysis) and inferential (Fisher’s exact test and Phi Cramer's V Test) statistics was adopted for data analysis. Major findings revealed that the environmental peculiarities in Lagos foster the use of multimodal infrastructure options and concurrently exert adverse effects on various facets of transportation infrastructure performance, including travel cost, commuting time, fare charges, wear and tear of infrastructure, and the overall cost of maintenance and repairs. The results of the Fisher’s exact test underscore the undeniable impact of Lagos' environmental peculiarities on transportation infrastructure performance (p = 0.000 < 0.05). This study concludes that high water tables, as a representative environmental peculiarity, substantially influence transportation infrastructure performance, shaping the mobility needs of residents. In light of these findings, the study advocates for the full implementation of sustainable infrastructure solutions. Recommendations include establishing robust drainage systems, incorporating corrosion-resistant materials, and adopting innovative technologies to mitigate the repercussions of rising sea levels on critical transportation infrastructure, enhancing its resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

environmental peculiarities; Lagos Metropolis; residents’ perception; transport externalities; transportation infrastructure performance

PL

osobliwości środowiskowe; Metropolia Lagos; percepcja mieszkańców; efekty zewnętrzne transportu; wydajność infrastruktury transportowej

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: z. 122
• Strony: 5--20
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 32 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Akanmu Ayobami Ademola

• Department of Transport Planning and Management, The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9264-5863

autor

Salisu Umar Obafemi

• Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1630-3420

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