Governor Ambode set to launch people friendly traffic regime

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is set to
drastically change the face of Lagos traffic by
introducing a world class traffic information and
management system.
The globally tested traffic system which has worked
for many cities similar to Lagos is set to have
caught the eye of Governor Ambode who wants to
see Lagosians spend less hours in traffic and more
in their offices and at work.
In the next few weeks, the governor will work with
some experts to design a system that fits the Lagos
traffic pattern. Today, Lagos is home to some of the
worst traffic congestion in the world.
Traffic congestion is a daily challenge with highly
undesirable socioeconomic and environmental
effects, increasing stress and pollution levels and
reducing overall productivity. A sustainable solution
is required to urgently decongest black spots such
as Third Mainland Bridge, Abule Egba and Dopemu.
The state will introduce a world class traffic
information and management system. A smart
network comprising of hundreds of cameras, road
sensors and electronic displays have been specially
designed to collect and deliver real time information
to city commuters that will help regulate traffic.
Highly visible displays and a mobile phone
application will flag highly congested hotspots,
suggest alternative routes and estimate arrival
times – all in real time. Information is power.
By empowering Lagosians with more traffic
information ahead of time, the state government
are confident of reducing the time spent in traffic,
drastically improving each commuter’s quality of
life and improving the city’s productivity as a
whole.In big cities of the world, traffic information
systems have helped improve traffic flow to a
large percentage.
Governor Ambode since he took over has spent
more time trying to solve the Apapa traffic
conundrum and other traffic related problems in
Lagos.