Classicalman: Na today! Bicycle ko, Bicyclette ni. I just hope the transport commissioner and his bicycle preachers also use bicycles. Hopefully, they won't end up like this: http://allafrica.com/stories/200107190480.html

ItsModella: Do they think they can turn Lagos to L.A or London just like that? I understand their intention but it will be nearly impossible to implement. Anybody who knows the Lagos traffic knows how difficult it is to control. Let's not even talk about the poor security; LASTMA, Agberos etc. Inshort, anybody who goes on his bicycle must understand say na die he dey.

naptu2: History is a very important subject. It sometimes shows you what's possible. It seems that most of the people who say that Fashola is trying to copy practices in the West that are not practicable here do not know the history of Lagos.

Much of what Fashola is trying to do is not new. He is only trying to restore the order that existed in the 1950s and '60s.

1) Cycle lanes: In the past, there were many lanes that were exclusively for cyclists and pedestrians. In South-West Ikoyi there were the lane the connected CVU with Manuwa Street and the lane that connected Keffi Street with Norman Williams Street. Part of Cow Lane on Lagos Island was off limits to cars and only used by cyclists and pedestrians. There were many more, but unfortunately I can't remember their names.

LRT: In the past there was the Lagos Steam Tramway that ran from the Lagos Rail Terminus at Iddo to Lagos Island and even Victoria Island. Governor Jakande also tried to revive the metro system in Lagos.

Parks and gardens: Marina once had a beautiful garden where people could relax in the evenings. That was lost in the '70s, but Fashola has brought it back. Park View Estate in Ikoyi was once a large park.

Restriction on the movement of articulated trucks: Articulated trucks were banned from plying Lagos roads in the daytime during the colonial era.


In the past we had post boxes, fire hydrants, doorstep milk deliveries, etc in Lagos (I saw some of these things).

Bringing them back is not impossible!

lagerwhenindoubt:

Guy. you are a walking encyclopedia.. are you speaking from first-hand experience.. waow.. I cut double-salute to you sir I thought I was the only 80s dude on nairaland

tunapawizzy:

see thru challenges to spot the opportunities beyond. think of human beings as a hot liquid wax poured in a container, when d wax solidifies it takes d shape of d container. in d absence of laws we might seem like barbarians....enforce d law n u'll be surprised how a barbarian will be orderly and well mannered. d little traffic laws in lagos is a testimony

pro01: Lol. Seriously, Nigeria is in a big mess. When those in government are so blatantly disconnected from everyday reality and oblivious of the pains and problems of the people they govern, then all hope is lost. All what they do is come up with one white elephant project or quixotic idea or the other, rather than address the REAL problems and hardships afflicting the populace (bad roads, collapsed infrastructure, public service inefficiency, inadequate/disfunctional systems, etc). Sadly, their equally disconnected (and deluded) children/wards in the diaspora would cheer them on from overseas - on the internet.

The masses are in serious trouble. I really empathise with them, but there is only so much that one can do. It is left to them to rise up and do the needful. If these arrogant and incompetent jokers in Alausa and elsewhere are the best we have to govern us, then the worst is yet to come.

salam001: I pray he adds an additional lane for those of us who loves skating

naptu2: History is a very important subject. It sometimes shows you what's possible. It seems that most of the people who say that Fashola is trying to copy practices in the West that are not practicable here do not know the history of Lagos.
In the past we had post boxes, fire hydrants, doorstep milk deliveries, etc in Lagos (I saw some of these things).
Bringing them back is not impossible!

obi123: things are improving by the grace of God, off topic , i wonder if there's still land around that igbobi hospital area because there will soon be a need to expand the hospital very soon because of the expected influx of bicycle related accidents

ItsModella:
Traffic control laws have to be properly implemented and enforced before proposing bicycle lanes. Of what point is it when there is a disorganized traffic and then a bicycle lane. The bicycle riders are the ones at real risk.

naptu2: History is a very important subject. It sometimes shows you what's possible. It seems that most of the people who say that Fashola is trying to copy practices in the West that are not practicable here do not know the history of Lagos.

Much of what Fashola is trying to do is not new. He is only trying to restore the order that existed in the 1950s and '60s.

1) Cycle lanes: In the past, there were many lanes that were exclusively for cyclists and pedestrians. In South-West Ikoyi there were the lane the connected CVU with Manuwa Street and the lane that connected Keffi Street with Norman Williams Street. Part of Cow Lane on Lagos Island was off limits to cars and only used by cyclists and pedestrians. There were many more, but unfortunately I can't remember their names.

LRT: In the past there was the Lagos Steam Tramway that ran from the Lagos Rail Terminus at Iddo to Lagos Island and even Victoria Island. Governor Jakande also tried to revive the metro system in Lagos.

Parks and gardens: Marina once had a beautiful garden where people could relax in the evenings. That was lost in the '70s, but Fashola has brought it back. Park View Estate in Ikoyi was once a large park.

Restriction on the movement of articulated trucks: Articulated trucks were banned from plying Lagos roads in the daytime during the colonial era.


In the past we had post boxes, fire hydrants, doorstep milk deliveries, etc in Lagos (I saw some of these things).

Bringing them back is not impossible!

Desola: It would be silly for LASG not to monetise this initiative and provide rental bicycles. If the state wouldn't do it, then I better start thinking of partnering with BMX and other bicycle manufacturers with the aim of providing cycle rentals at this stop.

This is an avenue to make money, people. Think!

Betterstill, find a reliable local manufacturer to cut costs and roll out big time.

naptu2: At last! This is what Ojo Madueke should have done. Kudos to LASG.

Let me quickly address some of the criticisms that were directed at Ojo Madueke.

1) Some people said "How do you expect me to ride a bicycle from my house in Oshodi to my office in Victoria Island?".

Ans: That's not what this initiative is for. You are expected to use the BRT or LRT for such journeys. However, you are expected to cycle when you want to go to the supermarket, barbershop, chemist, tv viewing centre, video club, cybercafe, bank, etc in your neighbourhood.

Oh, and the fact that you cycle does not mean that you are going back to the stone age. Rather, you are helping to save the planet, exercising, reducing traffic jams and living a healthier life.


Ojo Madueke (who was minister for transportation) cycling to a Federal Executive Council meeting.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/775157_Ojo20Maduekwe20bicycle_jpg405cf70723099f0d4a6d05dd118e1ee9

geeez:

Okay! When did Ajegunle become a state? Brain cells drying up

Desola: It would be silly for LASG not to monetise this initiative and provide rental bicycles. If the state wouldn't do it, then I better start thinking of partnering with BMX and other bicycle manufacturers with the aim of providing cycle rentals at this stop.

This is an avenue to make money, people. Think!

Betterstill, find a reliable local manufacturer to cut costs and roll out big time.

1forall: Mildly put, I found those statements by the commissioner patronizing.

At a glance the immediate transportation problem in Lagos is mass transportation. Did the commissioner not ask himself how many cars shall be kept off the road per bicycle?

And how does a bicycle become an alternative to an okada??

These guys are jokers sha, Mr commissioner comparing Stockholm to Lagos where the basic transport infrastructure are barely in place is funny. Deliver a functioning transport system comprising rail and water transport, well planned roads, roads and more roads first before you start asking molue-enterers to begin dey ride bicycle.

geeez:
. I've seen some in the middle of the roads while some are close to the[b] kerbs[/b]