Improving intra-urban pedestrian safety in the Lagos Metropolitan area : case study of Lagos Island Central Business District.
Year: 2017
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigated ways to improve intra-urban pedestrian safety in the Lagos metropolitan \narea. The study aimed to encourage increased pedestrian activity by identifying the practical steps \nthat would result in significant improvements to pedestrian amenity, safety and linkages within \nLagos Island CBD and the metropolitan area in general. \nTo achieving these objectives, this study employed the use of scientific research methodologies. \nData were collected in two phases: secondary and primary data sources. Secondary data includes \nreview of relevant literatures. Quantitative data was gathered, primarily through a field survey \n(questionnaire), which proved efficient in gathering contemporary data on traffic and pedestrian \ncharacteristics. This sample size had 95% level of confidence with disproportionate 5% sampling \nerror. Primary traffic and pedestrian data (including socio-economic and demographic \ncharacteristics, and an origin and destination count, etc.) at an aggregated level. Traffic and \npedestrian datasets from the field study were adjusted by means of normalization, which enabled \namalgamation of these datasets. Data analysis mainly involved statistical methods and the use of \ncomputer technology. \nThe study’s findings show there has been a significant increase in the number of private cars on \nthe roads. While the traditional pedestrian system is regarded as a way of life worldwide, in Lagos \nIsland CBD, walking and pedestrians seem to be regarded as subservient and an inconvenience to \nthe flow of automobiles. The empirical analysis revealed overdependence on motorization in all \nspheres of city life, with significant negative effects on existing road design and the future of \nLagos. The study confirmed that the Lagos metropolitan area’s road network is old, outdated and \ndysfunctional, lacks pedestrian space and utilities. This is slowing down city activities and cannot \nsupport the ever-increasing pedestrian population. \nThe study proposes modern intra-urban pedestrian transportation system and other NMT as an \nefficient alternative means of mobility. It notes that one of the most effective ways to reduce \noverdependence on motorized transportation is reduce the desire for such and embrace \nenvironmentally acceptable means such as a pedestrian system. Overall, this study seeks to \nenhance the quality of life and create a healthier city that is aesthetically balanced and sustainable.
Author: Babatunde Kayode. Tugbobo
Language: English
Topic: Traffic and Road Safety
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Inyuvesi Yakwazulu-Natali
OpenAlex ID: W2904645544