ASSESSMENT OF ON-STREET PARKING IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS OF MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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The development of cities is significantly impacted by the state of their transportation system, with parking playing a vital component of the overall system. Nevertheless, the importance of creating sufficient parking facilities within urban areas is often neglected despite the continuous rise in car ownership which has led to a greater demand for parking spaces. On-street parking exacerbates several issues in Nigerian cities, including traffic congestion, security concerns, and environmental pollution. These problems are mainly attributed to commercial activities, socioeconomic factors, driver behaviour, and inadequate parking infrastructure. This paper examines as a case study the challenges of on-street parking in the Minna business districts, Nigeria. Physical observations and questionnaire data were collected from three selected commercial areas where on-street parking and traffic jams have previously been reported. The research findings highlight that the main causes of parking and traffic problems leading to delays and congestion are insufficient parking spaces, socioeconomic factors, indiscipline acts, and businesses operating near the roadside. To overcome these on-street parking problems, the study suggests prioritizing driver education, implementing effective design and construction of parking facilities, providing road furniture and lay-bys, and enforcing traffic laws through authorized agencies.
Keywords: On-Street Parking, Congestion, Commuters/ Road Users
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