Lagos Transportation System and How to Reduce Traffic

The transport sector is an important component of the economy and a common tool used for development. This is even more so in a global economy where economic opportunities have been increasingly related to the mobility of people, goods and information. High-density transport infrastructure and highly connected networks are commonly associated with high levels of economic development. Apparent is the relationship between the quantity and quality of transport infrastructure and the level of economic development.

At the aggregate level, efficient transportation reduces costs in many economic sectors, while inefficient transportation increases these costs.

When transport systems are efficient, they provide economic and social opportunities and benefits that will result in positive multiplier effects such as employment, better accessibility to markets and additional investments. On the other way, when transport systems are inefficient in terms of capacity or reliability, they can result in an economic cost such as reduced or missed opportunities and lower quality of life.

Lagos is the biggest city in Africa, but its transport infrastructure is insufficiently developed. Lagos is a City-State regarded as the economic and commercial capital of Nigeria with an estimated population of 23, 305,971. It has a total area of 3, 577.28 square kilometres of which 779.56 square kilometres representing about 22% is wetland and a population density of 6, 515 persons per square kilometres (Lagos State Government, 2013).

The current State Of Transportation In Lagos
The network transportation in the state of Lagos is predominantly road based with 90% of total passengers and goods moved through that mode. Lagos has natural waterways for ferry services and federal rail network. The demand for trips in the Lagos region by all modes (including walking) was estimated at 22million per day with walk trips accounting for 40% of total trips in metropolitan Lagos.

The mode of transportation in Lagos consists of High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) regulated buses such as BRT(Bus Rapid Transit), LAGBUS and Uber, High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) unregulated buses otherwise known as Molue buses, Low Occupancy Vehicles (LOV) otherwise known as Danfos, motorcycle taxis otherwise known as Okadas, tricycles (Keke Marwa), cabs, ferries, boats (Makoko), trains and private vehicles (cars). Others are articulated vehicles of different uses (fuel tankers, container-laden trucks and sand tipping trucks among others). Table 3.2 provides data on the number of modes in the city;

Below are some of the ways transportation in Lagos can be improved:

1. Elimination of the menace of street parking, particularly in commercial and business areas, between 6 am and 8 pm.
Where would workers park? In public and commercial parking garages. These structures, which can be above or below ground, or both, and capable of accommodating thousands of vehicles at the same time, take a short time to build. Not only would they empty the streets of needless parking, but it is also a great channel for the government to get a lot of money because anyone who parks on the street can either pay for commercial parking.

The state and local government authorities can lead the way by converting available land into such facilities, charging appropriate hourly/daily or monthly rent as determined by law. Such facilities must, of course, be properly constructed and managed, with security coverage available around the clock.

2. Upgrade And Repositioning Of Auto Mechanic Workshops In The City-State
As transport remains a vital factor for driving social and economic growth of the city, the current infrastructure and equipment maintenance framework cannot support the system. With the emerging new initiatives and expansion in the sector, it is expedient to reposition the maintenance component to be able to play vibrant supportive roles in the sector.
This can be achieved by providing comprehensive training programs focusing on the bottom of the ladder maintenance personnel. Such personnel will include existing artisans from different mechanic workshops across the city, converting Danfo Drivers and Conductors, Okada and Keke Marwa Operators among other personnel. Also, there is a need to upgrade the existing mechanic workshops with a view to repositioning them for emerging opportunities in the sector. Upgrading can be achieved in phases with the categorization of workshops as training and upgrading can be supported through Transport Fund.

3. In other to improve Lagos transport system, we will need to learn from other cities, for instance, London. The main challenge we have in Lagos is that a lot of people own cars, which is a good thing. But if we can have the BRT functioning optimally, then people will not need to bring out their cars.

4. Good railway system. Lagos really needs a good railway system. Our railway system is poor and a lot of pressure is on the roads. We should try to reduce the rate at which people bring out cars by imposing tariffs in some areas where traffic congestion is high. Such places include the Ikeja Central Business District.

5. The government needs to construct the type of barriers on the expressway on the service lanes along Ikorodu and Ketu. These roads are always busy, especially in the evening. This, I believe, will stop commercial bus drivers from dropping off passengers along the road.

6. The government also needs to construct good roads and improve the drainage system. Once the roads and drainage are good, there will be little or no traffic. This, I believe, will also facilitate the job of firefighters and other emergency workers who need to have quick access to emergency sites without any hindrance.
In addition, everyone does not have to resume at 8 am. Imagine the relief if some people are to resume at 10 am and close at 8 pm, while others resume at 8 am and close at 6 pm. We really need flexible work time. The time difference will reduce the total number of commuters in transit at a particular point in time.

7. By 2050, the population of Lagos is expected to have doubled. As it is now, Lagos is already a headache with almost 22 million residents living in a state with an area of 3,577 km². With the right plan in place, the transportation system can be controlled before then. Uber service can also enhance the rate of transportation for the benefit of the rider and the driver.

While BRT busses make up for comfort what they lack in organization, the large number of people who depend on its route network makes it largely inaccessible to anyone working on a clock. Yellow Danfo buses are a logical alternative, but the strife of the journey is not only implied in the physical outlook of the often outdated buses, but it also reflects in the generally underwhelming or potentially dangerous experience. But in a country where only a few have enough to eat, even fewer can afford to hop cabs or request an Uber off a luxurious smartphone with Internet access. Okada riders are the banished crown prince mode of transportation in Lagos still valued by many who dare to brave underlying safety and legal concerns for speed and efficiency.

There are different factors that are responsible for the terrible traffic on Lagos road. Lagos needs more, and better roads, for sure, but what it needs the most is better management of what exists.

The aim of BRT has been forfeited in some areas. Thought BRT was to bring about fair charges lesser than that of other commercial buses. The case isn't like that anymore as BRT is even costlier compared to other commercial buses in some areas. A place like oshodi, have seen this happen many times. Heard some BRT buses are now handled by individuals. No be like this we suppose dey go naaw.


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There are things that define things..
And sadly, traffic congestion is one of the things that define Lagos.

If the roads were to be free and easygoing, Lagos will cease to be Lagos.

Pls inform the more bcoz me I'm tired of this traffic issues

The note long to read this morning but please show it to the governor.

Lagos : The best state in Nigeria.

She will get to the position of the best cities in the world with time.
She is on the right path.

God bless Lagos State.

God bless Nigeria.


Meanwhile,
Do you know why Lagos State is the best in Nigeria?!
Because it has never been governed by PDP! 

Okay..

The effort of the Lagos state government and the Federal government in making sure the pressure on our roads is immensely reduced is quite commendable.

More than ever before, we've a working railway system. Personally, I thought the railway transportation system was dead until Buhari became President.

It's barbaric to ignore these great achievement.

PMB till 2023

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post=75091208:
Lagos : The best state in Nigeria.

Nobody asked you

Na wa

post=75091208:
Lagos : The best state in Nigeria.

do you have your asun branch in Lagos?

Do you know why Lagos State is the best in Nigeria?!
Because it has never been governed by PDP!

END OF DISCUSSION!

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Oan,

sukerefakere:
do you have your asun branch in Lagos?

The "asun" is actually phone and internet subscription.


, go soon spam this thread.

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Eko ó ní bajé! Mile 2 to Badagry road has been so long under construction than East-West road in Niger Delta. There is usually gridlock on that axis.

Sirheny007:
There are things that define things..
And sadly, traffic congestion is one of the things that define Lagos.

If the roads were to be free and easygoing, Lagos will cease to be Lagos.

how pls? What will it takes away from Lagos if the roads are free biko? You need to educate me

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The "asun" is actually phone and internet subscription.


, go soon spam this thread.

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Eko ó ní bajé! Mile 2 to Badagry road has been under construction longer than East-West road in Niger Delta.

Bros I hail oooo..Na question I ask oo

Uber and Taxify are dying I don’t think they will be in existence in Lagos in the next 10 years
All this epistle isn’t necessary. More roads is the only solution

The only way to reduce traffic in Lagos is to discourage individuals from putting their vehicles on the road and this is only possible by making our public transport system more attractive and efficient. What do you expect on 3rd mainland bridge on a typical workday morning when 5 different persons living within the same compound but allworking on the island all take their individual vehicles to work? They take this cars to work only to be parked all day till they are ready to go home again to cause more traffic.Get more public buses working well, guarantee security and that way, nothing should stop even an average bank MD or top government official from joining public transport to work.

Diversify transport too, make use of waterways and rails. I should be able to take a jetty from say Unilag lagoon front to the Island without any business on that 3rd mainland bridge. Shorter travel time, virtually no traffic etc.

Educating People on how to use Google Map to monitor traffic will also help. Instead of passing the route that is already blocked and aggravating the whole situation. with the use of google map, you can pass an alternative route.