Abstract
The dismal performance of the traditional traffic congestion measures and motorist attitudes on Nigeria roads have not only made traffic flow unpredictable and worsening but also worrisome and defiling every measures put-in-place by the Government. To solve these problems, the study assessed traffic congestion and Intelligent Transport System (ITS) in Ibadan, Nigeria. In achieving this, the study examined among others, factors aiding traffic congestion; effectiveness of the existing traffic congestion measures; and the performance and disposition to the use of ITS in the study area. Systematic random sampling was used to administer 386 copies of a questionnaire on commercial motorists, while data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential (Pearson Chi-Square and Fisher's Exact Tests) statistics. Findings revealed that faulty intersections (3.586) and excesses of traffic officers (3.558) were worsening factors aiding traffic congestion in Ibadan city. Meanwhile, electronic traffic signalization (3.558) and law enforcement and regulation (3.499) were rated the most effective existing traffic congestion measures. In other words, real-time traffic signal devices (3.609); automated travel advisory system (3.595) and road congestion pricing devices (3.581) were highly rated and favourably disposed to use ITS. However, the Chi-Square Tests shows that the use Intelligent Transport System is statistically influenced by users' level of education (Sig. value < 0.05). The study concludes that there is a total necessity and willingness to use ITS in the study area. Hence, the study recommends exigent and holistic approach in the provision and enforcement of ITS towards mitigating congestion and other suggestions for improved traffic flow in Nigerian cities including Ibadan.
Highlights
The pivotal roles of transportation in ensuring human survival and achieving sustainable development are enormous
This study explores and established the opportunities derivable in the use of improved Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and other smart transport initiatives for efficient and sustainable road traffic operations and management in the fast-growing Nigerian cities and bridge the academic gap on the topical issue in the sub-Sahara African countries by proffering better measures and policy recommendations that will facilitate timely, safe and smart mobility delivery in Ibadan city and cities with similar transport characteristics and challenges
According to [10], Mean Weighted Value (MWV) for a variable is obtained through the addition of the product of the number of responses to each aspect and the respective weight value attached to each rating
Summary
The pivotal roles of transportation in ensuring human survival and achieving sustainable development are enormous. Such roles are even recognized by the targets and components embedded in the recently unveiled Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations in which Nigeria is among the stakeholders. Nigeria cities are not exempted from urbanization, territorial expansion and expanded socio-economic growth which requires an efficient transportation system. In this regard, transport operations have been fostering the required spatial interaction in numerous dimensions in the country [22]. Traffic congestion is rising and indicates a strong global economy battler, while in the same vein reflects the extent at which commuters and drivers waste precious time by sitting in traffic, not to mention the huge environmental impact accrued in the process
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