Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

Spatial interaction theory serves as a foundational framework for understanding the flow and patterns of transport movements within urban and rural areas. Hence, the objective of this paper was to evaluate the spatial patterns of travel behavior among residents in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, by...

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Main Authors: S. O. Gbadebo, A. B. Muili, E. M. Dairo
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Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2025-02-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
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Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/288091
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description Spatial interaction theory serves as a foundational framework for understanding the flow and patterns of transport movements within urban and rural areas. Hence, the objective of this paper was to evaluate the spatial patterns of travel behavior among residents in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, by assessing the factors influencing mobility, including socio-economic characteristics, land use distribution, and population density using primary data collected via structured questionnaires administered to 357 households across different residential zones. Data obtained show that majority of trips (54.4%) are work – related, with average trip lengths between 5.1 and 10 km. A significant statistical variation exists in daily trip frequency among different spatial structures (F = 22.082, p = 0.000). Findings indicate that urbanization has led to increased travel demands and changing mobility patterns, necessitating targeted transportation policies. The study underscores the importance of integrating urban planning with transportation strategies to improve mobility in rapidly growing urban areas.
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spelling doaj-art-07142ac9616749be9bd2e3dd16bb3d882025-02-02T19:51:15ZengJoint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP)Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management2659-15022659-14992025-02-01291Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, NigeriaS. O. GbadeboA. B. MuiliE. M. Dairo Spatial interaction theory serves as a foundational framework for understanding the flow and patterns of transport movements within urban and rural areas. Hence, the objective of this paper was to evaluate the spatial patterns of travel behavior among residents in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, by assessing the factors influencing mobility, including socio-economic characteristics, land use distribution, and population density using primary data collected via structured questionnaires administered to 357 households across different residential zones. Data obtained show that majority of trips (54.4%) are work – related, with average trip lengths between 5.1 and 10 km. A significant statistical variation exists in daily trip frequency among different spatial structures (F = 22.082, p = 0.000). Findings indicate that urbanization has led to increased travel demands and changing mobility patterns, necessitating targeted transportation policies. The study underscores the importance of integrating urban planning with transportation strategies to improve mobility in rapidly growing urban areas. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/288091Trip Frequency; Trip Characteristics; Intra-Urban variation; sub-urban Spatial Structure; transportation management
spellingShingle S. O. Gbadebo
A. B. Muili
E. M. Dairo
Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Trip Frequency; Trip Characteristics; Intra-Urban variation; sub-urban Spatial Structure; transportation management
title Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
title_full Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
title_fullStr Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
title_short Spatial Patterns of Travel Behavior in Rapidly Urbanizing Areas: A Case Study of Sango-Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
title_sort spatial patterns of travel behavior in rapidly urbanizing areas a case study of sango ota ogun state nigeria
topic Trip Frequency; Trip Characteristics; Intra-Urban variation; sub-urban Spatial Structure; transportation management
url https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/288091
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