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EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF URBAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION ON LAND USE PATTERNS IN GBAGADA LAGOS STATE

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between urban road transportation and land use patterns in Gbagada Lagos state. Using a mixed-methods approach combining Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis, survey questionnaires, and regression modeling, this research examines how road network density, traffic volume, and transportation modes influence land use changes. The findings reveal significant correlations between road proximity, land value, and urban sprawl. Specifically, areas with high road density exhibit increased commercial and residential development, while areas with limited accessibility experience decreased land value and reduced development. Policy recommendations include optimizing transportation infrastructure, promoting mixed-use development, and implementing smart growth strategies to mitigate urban sprawl and enhance sustainable land use. In particular, certain transportation planning decisions tend to increase sprawl (dispersed, urban fringe, automobile-dependent development), while others support smart growth (more compact, infill, multimodal development). These development patterns have various economic, social, and environmental impacts. This report describes specific methods for evaluating these impacts in transport planning.

Keywords

Urban Road Transportation, Land Use Patterns, GIS Analysis, Urban Planning, Sustainable Development

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