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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Justification
of Study
1.4 Aim and Objectives
1.5 Limitation of
the Study
1.6 Scope of Study
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Participatory
Approach and Transportation planning
2.2 Rural
Accessibility and Planning
2.3 The Overall
Processes of Transport Planning
2.4 Transportation
Inventories
2.5 Public Engagement in Rural Transportation Planning
2.6 Steps in
Transportation Planning
2.7 Collection,
Compilation and Analysis of Data
CHAPTER THREE
DATA COLLECTION
3.1 Location of
Study Area
3.2 Socio-economic
characteristics of the Study Area
3.3 Current Status
of transportation in the Study Area
3.4 Accessibility
Problems in the Study Area3.5 Pilot
Study3.6 Data Collection Procedure
3.6.1 Key Informant
Interviews
3.6.2 Village Focus
Group Discussions
3.6.3 Household
Survey at Village Level
3.7 Pilot Study
Results
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS OF RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 A Developed
Framework for Rural Roads Accessibility Planning
4.1.1 Development of Community Base Map
4.1.2 Identification and Consultation of Key Stakeholders
4.1.3 Defining Planning Objectives
4.1.4 Defining Rural Access Needs Relating To Planning
Objectives
4.1.5 Data Collection and Compilation
4.1.5.1 District Level Data
4.1.5.2 Village Level Data
4.1.5.3 Data Compilation and Analysis
4.1.5.4 Accessibility Database4.1.6 Outline of the Main
Access Problems
4.1.7 Outline of the Blueprint for Tackling Rural Access
Problems
4.1.8 Prioritization of Locations for Specific Interventions
4.1.9Integrating Prioritized Interventions into Existing
Development Plans
4.2 Case Studies
4.2.1 Settlement
4.2.2 Village Topography
4.2.3 Key Stakeholders
4.3 Economic Foundations of the Village Economies Studied
4.4 Modal Options
4.5 Modal
Ownership/Access
4.6 Wealth
Differentiated Modal Access/Ownership
4.7 Travel Patterns
4.7.1 Trip Purpose
4.8 Wealth
Differentiated Travel Patterns
4.9 Gender Differentiated Travel Patterns
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
Appendix 1- Questionnaire
ABSTRACT
The concept of public participation and how it can be
incorporated in transport planning was studied. Current planning methods and
steps were reviewed, and a tool which incorporates public participation in
planning (questionnaire) was developed. This study was carried out using
questionnaires that incorporate socioeconomic factors that affect
transportation in the rural areas of Kaduna State. Data were collected and
processed via the following: questionnaires, discussions, and interviews with
the local communities. Community Masterplans were developed with GIS coordinates
in Google Earth maps with precision and accuracy. Accessibility database was
developed for the studied communities, using MYSQL, a computer program that
manages database. A number of queries were performed which included trip
frequency of females in Turunku, and the number of male travelers in Wusono
with a modal option of bicycles, e.t.c. Additional accessibility indicators
were determined, for example 150,600 for access to portable water supply and
for other facilities like Healthcare Centers, Local Govt. Offices, e.t.c.
Prioritization instructions were also updated in the community master plan. The
study concluded by recommending the use of Participatory Approach to Transport
Planning, and to diligently follow the necessary steps to achieve a proper and
cost effective rural accessibility through participatory approach.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Background
Planning, design and construction of rural roads espeacially
in the region of reference in this study is based on traditional methods mainly
determined by the client and often dictated by eventualities and circumstances
of funding. The appraisal process is normally based on cost-benefit analysis in
some cases where international agencies and bodies like the World Bank are
involved, while in others it is based on political and social considerations.
However, there exist some associated problems with the current methods of
planning, design and construction of rural roads, which include public
acceptance, prioritization, funding/cash flow issues, resource allocation and
maintenance to mention but a few. According to Riverson, et.al. (2001) rural
roads investment has generally not received the correct emphasis in overall
planning efforts. Resource allocation for instance, has usually been subject to
ad-hoc decisions with lack of continuity, and fragmentation through separate
projects. Designs often deviate from standards partly due to land availability
issues and the level of priority given to such class of roads. On the other
hand, construction is faced with poor workmanship by in-experienced
contractors, lack of proper supervision and quality assurance programs among
many other issues.
Rural roads are the tertiary road system which provides
access to villages and farm lands from the main roads and various centers of
activities. In developing countries like Nigeria, rural roads are termed as
roads passing through rural and agricultural areas, connecting villages to main
roads and/or a town/market centre. Traffic on such roads are relatively low,
comprising of mixed modes of transportation like bullock carts, bicycle...
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