The prevalence of private car for commuting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja is of concern to transport policy makers and planners because of its negative consequences on both physical and socioeconomic environments. This study therefore investigates commuters' access to public transport using four key indicators (public transport fare, service frequency, walking distance to access points and waiting time at public transport terminals/bus stops). Relevant data were collected from the public transport operators and commuters using a combination of interview, questionnaire and GPS (Garmin 62x), the data collected were analysed and manipulated on Geographic Information System (GIS) Arc-GIS 9.3 environment to show areas with equal mean values of waiting time, transport fare, bus service frequency and distance to public transport access points. The results showed that Gwagwalada and Zuba axis with 58 mean bus frequency per day, average 109 metres to public transport access points, about 20 min mean waiting time in the park and N158 mean transport fare per tip has the best access to public transport in FCT but still fell short of best practices. The study recommended a redesign of public transport routes, bus stops and terminals across the FCT that will reflect its current physical development pattern, while stakeholders should stepped-up efforts to provide enough and affordable public transport services.
This study examines the influence of socio-economic characteristics of commuters on their level of bus accessibility and usage in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires and past literature were used as sources of data. This study used systematic random sampling to select eight major bus terminals from which 324 bus commuters were purposively selected for interview. Correlation and multiple regression models were used to analyze the data collected. The study revealed that trip frequency is positively correlated to the income of commuters with value (0.324)). This implies that as commuters’ income increases so also is their bus service accessibility increases. Trip frequency is also found to be negatively correlated to gender with value of (-0.190) which implies that women travel less frequently than men and they also travel shorter distances than men. The study further reveals that women rely more on bus services than men. The regression model also shows that marital status and monthly income are found to be positively significant with P-value of (0.001) and (0.000) at 5% significant level respectively. The study therefore recommends that a public transportation system that is responsive to meet gender differentials in transport needs of commuters should be introduced in Kaduna City.
Inter-urban travel forms one of the main spatial and economic features of any nation's economic landscape. Understanding and forecasting inter-urban movement is a crucial input for urban and regional transportation planning. This study therefore was carried out to develop trip generation model of selected cities in Niger State. Questionnaire survey was carried in three main urban centres in the state namely; Minna, Bida and Suleja. Four (400) copies of questionnaires were administered at the three major public motor parks where travelers usually board vehicles for inter-city travels Niger state. Using multiple stepwise regression model analysis, six independent variables namely; travel distance (TD), travel time (TT), population (PP), public institution (PI) and fare charged (FC) were regressed against the dependent variable (Y) which is inter urban travel flow (ITF). However, only 2 independent variables; that is population (PP) and fare charged (FC) were good and significant for explaining the variation in the flow of inter urban trips in the state. Two variables record R 2 of 1.00 which implies 100% contribution to explanation of the variation in the inter-urban travel in Niger State. The study also discovered that Minna-Suleja route constitutes the heaviest traffic corridors in the state. In view of these findings, it was recommended that adequate public transport provision should be made to meet inter urban travel needs within the state by NSTA and a more comprehensive regional transportation planning for the entire state is recommended to cover other important towns that could not be covered in this study.
The most common mode of movement to all inhabitants is walking. It cuts across the rich and poor, the young and old, the able and disable or the male and female. It is one means of movement that comes by instinct, naturally, not involving any learning process. As a matter of facts, we are all pedestrians at some point in our journey. The increase in human population has shown an increase in vehicular traffic and no doubt, traffic volume has been found to be a major contributing factor to pedestrian crashes. The aim of this study is to carry out a road safety audit (RSA) as well as investigating the factors that influence pedestrian accidents in Lagos-Ikorodu expressway in Lagos, Nigeria. Direct observation and reconnaissance survey were employed for the purpose of this paper. Pedestrian traffic count was also conducted to obtain the daily and hourly movement of pedestrian in the study area. Structured questionnaire was used to obtain the perception of respondents on the causes of pedestrian accident while Yamane sample size determination was employed to determine the sample size of 514 respondents. Five hundred and fourteen (514) copies of questionnaire were administered out of which 500 were returned and analysed using Stepwise regression. The result shows that drunkenness (x2) is the major factor that cause pedestrians accident in the study area with about 56.5% of the variation. Pedestrian carelessness (x3) contributed 6.7% to accident rates while poor enlightenment (x 4) and over speeding (x1) accounted for 6.6% and 3.6% respectively. The study recommend that highways patrol officers should be well trained on how to identify drunk drivers using blood alcohol concentration (BAC) equipment, pedestrians need to be more educated and enlightened through various awareness campaign as well as inculcating traffic education at schools, government should also ensure that there is a stipulated overall speed limit for urban centres and finally, the concept of FOOT and TOES was suggested to help minimize pedestrian accidents.
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