GPS &amp; GIS In Road Accident Mapping And Emergency Response Management

Njeru, Evangeline Muthoni; Imwati, Andrew

doi:10.9790/2402-1010017586

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“…Globally, Nigeria after Kenya has been reported to have the worst rates and incidences of road accidents with over 29.1 deaths per 100 000 people (Agbonkhese et al 2013;Njeru & Imwati 2016). According to Gbadamosi (2015) between year 1990 and 2012 in Nigeria, a total of 3 037 301 road traffic accidents were recorded.…”

Section: The Application Of Geographic Information System As An Intelligent System Towards Emergency Responses In Road Traffic Accident Imentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, the application of GIS can also help in identifying accident hotspots, thus enabling the identification of the best location for emergency medical facilities. Njeru and Imwati (2016) recommend that traffic decision-makers utilise this important tool to avoid accident fatalities.…”

Section: Conceptualising Emergency Responses Within the City Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gbadamosi (2015) has identified the urbanisation characteristics using the negative externalities of transportrelated accidents. Globally, studies (Afukaar et al 2003;Bhagyaiah & Shrinagesh 2014;Njeru & Imwati 2016;WHO 2011) allude to the alarming increase in morbidity and mortality (almost 3500 deaths) because of RTIs over the years as a concern. Road traffic crashes and the associated injuries are a major cause of death in developing countries (ed.…”

Section: Situating Emergency Responses In Spatial Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Road traffic crashes and the associated injuries are a major cause of death in developing countries (ed. Krug 1999;Sadeghi-Bazargani et al 2016;Onyemaechi 2020), with Nigeria at the forefront of the health burden (Adeleke, Osayomi & Iyanda 2020;Agbonkhese et al 2013;Njeru & Imwati 2016). Thus, adversely impacting on the country's healthcare system and hampering the attainment of the SDGs.…”

Section: Situating Emergency Responses In Spatial Technologymentioning

confidence: 99%

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The application of geographic information system as an intelligent system towards emergency responses in road traffic accident in Ibadan

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Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

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Background: The high influx of private and public vehicles within global cities (including Ibadan) has resulted in traffic congestion within the city centre. Ibadan North-East, an urban local government area (LGA) within the metropolitan land area of Ibadan, has been experiencing automobile accidents and traffic congestion which in turn limits emergency responders.Objectives: The broad objective of the study was to develop a digital road network database for emergency response to road traffic accident, Ibadan North East, Nigeria.Methods: This study made use of primary and secondary data to generate spatial and non-spatial data. ArcGIS 10.3 was used to create the database, analyse data and display the results. Spatial search and network analysis were carried out using a kernel density estimated tool to generate a black-spot area within Ibadan North-East. Dijkstra’s shortest path algorithm in the ArcGIS Network Analysis was utilised to identify the closest health facility to the road traffic crash scene.Results: The most cost-effective haven introduced route impedance and is defined as the best route. Study findings show that dynamic distance varies from the best route to an alternative route. Also, kernel density estimation reveals that crashes widely occur in the northeastern and southwestern parts of Ibadan North-East (Iwo Road and Orita-Aperin). Incorporating live traffic data using GPS technology and traffic cameras was identified to enhance road traffic data documentation and safety.Conclusion: The study identifies GIS as a decision support system that is useful in the area of planning, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for decision-making in road traffic-related emergency management and emergency planning services in Ibadan.

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Section: The Application Of Geographic Information System As An Intelligent System Towards Emergency Responses In Road Traffic Accident Imentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Conceptualising Emergency Responses Within the City Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%