Site Transportation Impact Analysis in Kaduna, Nigeria

Traffic congestion problems are increasing in Nigeria, significantly due to poor transportation planning, rapid urbanization, inadequate road development, and rapid population growth. Existing infrastructure is inefficient to cater for this, and dictates a need of precise transportation planning to overcome congestion and delays problems. This paper mainly explains the research undertaken to improve the traffic system of Kaduna, Nigeria, by formulating a comprehensive methodology that not only covers traffic and transportation impact analyses but also incorporates the environmental impacts for Nigeria. A successful project in Kaduna is taken and followed as a model project to formulate a Traffic impact analysis for Nigeria. The study included the procedures of conventional four-step travel demand modelling technique that are successfully proposed to Kaduna Nigeria. The research focuses on improving Nigeria's transportation system highlighting practical solutions for traffic congestion and environmental issues simultaneously. Furthermore, the proposed guidelines will facilitate transportation planners in Nigeria to develop congestion mitigatory measures and environment-friendly infrastructure development plans.