Yellow minibuses, known as danfos, are by far the most popular mode of transport into and around the city of Lagos. Danfos and their drivers have been found to be the main reasons for congestion in the cities, because they are absolutely everywhere. Over 75,000 of these yellow striped Volkswagen buses were on the roads…
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Lagos currently has a BRT Lite system in place that started operation in 2008 (Otunola 3). This is essentially a government run bus system that was planned and put into place by LAMATA. These buses run on partially segregated lanes, and have higher standards for safety as well as lower fares than danfo minibuses (Otunola…
Transport Authorities
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) LASTMA was “mandated by the Lagos State Government to improve enforcement of traffic laws, set new standards and rulings, and encourage compliance among road users” (Otunola et. al). This authority was formed in 2002, and recent research has proven that it was a much needed addition. Violations of traffic…
Possible Reasons for Lack of Funding
A lot of the funds and financing for the transport projects put into place by LAMATA are done through World Bank. The World Bank is a financial institution partners with developing countries to improve infrastructure through various projects (World Bank). In Nigeria, the World Bank has pushed for the formation of a transport authority, which…
Slow Progress on Rail Line
A light rail network in Lagos could be exactly what the city needs to fix its traffic issues. It’s been projected to reduce travel times 400%, an incredibly significant amount when commutes are currently sitting at anywhere from two to five hours (Salau). The plan that was proposed by the state government in 2003 was…
A Rapidly Growing City
Population Growth The population of Lagos has been growing at an exponential rate since 1950 and is projected to grow even faster in the coming years (World Population Review). This is part of the reason why studying transportation in the area is so imperative, and why any existing problems could only continue to get worse…
Response to Future Plans
The citizens of Lagos are the ones directly affected by any planned changes, so it’s important to look at what they think of the progress being made. The YouTube videos below were put out by Lagos news media and organizations. They are followed by comments that reveal several citizens’ responses. Although we can’t be certain…
An Introduction
Transportation is an integral part of all growing cities in the world. Lagos, Nigeria is a city that has been steadily growing since the beginning of the latter half of the twentieth century, and this growth has major effects on the city and its traffic situation (Olukoju 8). The geography of Lagos in particular makes…
Urban Transportation Development in Lagos 