Road Traffic Congestion Analysis At Oloko-Irese-Agbogbo Junctions On Ilesa-Benin Highway Akure Ondo State Nigeria

Fatai, Ogunyemi Omotayo (2024) Road Traffic Congestion Analysis At Oloko-Irese-Agbogbo Junctions On Ilesa-Benin Highway Akure Ondo State Nigeria. PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

The study addressed road traffic congestion issues of junctions and socioeconomic characteristics along the road along Oloko-Irese-Agbogbo junctions in the Benin-Owo highway Akure Ondo State, Nigeria. Field samples were collected by ground survey methods observing surface samples aided by a Global Positioning System (GPS) and 250 questionnaires were distributed to elicit information about respondents' profiles, background socio-economic activities, government agencies' management approach for reducing traffic congestions, perception of road traffic congestion, and junctions' distance apart on the road. It explores the traffic congestion experienced at the Oloko-Irese-Agbogbo junctions on the Ilesa-Benin highway in Akure Ondo State, Nigeria. It provides insights into the factors contributing to road traffic congestion and its effects on commuters. In addition, it presents the proposed solutions for reducing traffic congestion in the area. The Geometric data captured using GPS and attribute data obtained aided database creation using ArcGIS 10.3 software for buffering. The results of this survey indicated that inadequate road infrastructure, overpopulation, poor transportation system, and lack of appropriate enforcement of traffic rules are some of the major causes of traffic congestion in this area. Also, results showed that many of the respondents attributed the constant traffic congestion in the study area to the poor level of efficiency of the government agencies. Furthermore, it was discovered that traffic congestion has negative impacts, such as increased travel time and cost for commuters.

Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Subjects: T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1-9745 Building construction
Divisions: Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan & Perancangan (School of Housing, Building & Planning) > Thesis
Depositing User: Mr Mohammad Harish Sabri
Date Deposited: 19 Mar 2025 08:06
Last Modified: 19 Mar 2025 08:06
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/62029

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