LAMATA- urban planning-Transport Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what 4 systems does this include?
A
Bus Rapid Transit, North-South route, separate bus lanes, blue rail line system
2
Q
Why was this scheme needed?
A
-average resident spends 3 hours in traffic per day
-28 fatal accidents happen in Lagos per day
3
Q
What are the successes of this scheme?
A
-Daily use exceeds 220,000 passengers per day- reduces car usage
-average bus wait time is 10 minutes
-reduction in travel time by 30%
-2000 jobs created
-fares are affordable
-reduction in pollution by 13%
4
Q
What are problems still with this scheme?
A
-Population is increasing so demand is increasing
-system only runs from North to South
-Traders and pedestrians often use lanes
-BRT is not adequate to deal with demand
