paper appraised the available road networks in Kano metropolis in relation to their nature; spatial
distribution; connectivity index; accessibility index of the Kano urban terrain; and functional wellbeing.
The methods used include analysis of secondary data generated from the 2011 satellite imageries (at
0.5m resolution) with the aid of Quantum GIS; road stock inventory; road classification and mapping; as
well as field observation. The result shows that, Kano metropolis is well stocked with all sorts of road
networks and majority of which (72%) conformed to planning standards and urban environmental
quality. The road network density is very high (about 22.72Km/Km²), there is high connectivity index (1.3
Beta Index), and conducive mobility status. The road network structure is made up of two main
patterns: a circular and grid topologies. Inadequate road maintenance culture and weak development
control measures are the major challenges facing road network performance and development in Kano
metropolis. The study concluded that apart from being a medium of mobility, road network in Kano
metropolis is also a treasure to current and future generations. It was therefore, recommended that: the
scope of Kano State Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA) should be increased to take care of full road
revitalization; KNUPDA should come up with stringent measures against erection of detrimental features
along road sides; and also scope of Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) should be increased so as
to take care of road vandalization, destruction and mutilation. Keywords: Kano, Metropolis,Network,
Road,Treasure,
Prominent Roads in Kano Metropolis Source: Derived from Satellite Images, 2011
Prominent Roads in Kano Metropolis
OTHER TRAFFIC CHALLENGE AND SOLUTIONS
*Road capacities are maxed out Make your city flow for The problem
The roads in most cities werent engineered for todays traffic densities. Theyve reached the limit of what
they can take. Throughout the 20th century, cities have tried to solve the issue by building more and
wider roads.Some argue that this only leads to more congestion as increased road capacity induces
more and greater demand.What to do about it Make using buses, trains and other modes of mass
transportation more attractive
*No real alternative to driving rely on public transport When people don’t have public transport options
in their city (or they’re inadequate), they depend on private vehicles to get around. But surface area is
limited for building roads and parking lots.The issue can be solve by Encourage alternative modes of
travel.
*Several cities have created interesting initiatives: Traffic builds up quickly when lots of cars travel into
and out of cities at rush hour, and tolls are collected manually. Vehicles have to slow down or stop
completely, which means longer travel times, and more emissions. (And collection costs can actually eat
up to a third of revenue.) solution to this is by Introduce all-electronic open road tolling so traffic can
flow better.
*Driver behavior Make your city flow The problem In dense traffic, congestion can happen for no
obvious reason. Sometimes, all it takes is slightly erratic driver behavior, like sudden slowing down, for
the notorious ‘ripple effect’ to occur. The slower speed creates a sustained traffic jam. Many cities still
give the same priority to cars as they do to public transport. This discourages the use of other modes of
transportation and also creates a competition for space, as in Brussels,16 where cars, trams, buses, and
cyclists all have to share the same one-lane road. The consequence Travel times explode. A simple
blockage (such as a badly parked car) can hold up dozens of cars, buses or trams.The solution to the
issue is by Prioritize the modes of transport that work best in your city.There is no golden rule as to what
works best. While some people propose a hierarchy that puts pedestrians, bicycles and public transit
before other modes of transportation, other objectives play a role in this decision (including land use,
population growth and cost).
*No priority for public transport Traffic during rush hour is very different from other times. When traffic
signals are timed for a different kind of flow, cars have to stop more often, journeys take longer, and
traffic builds up.Solution is by Dynamically adjust your traffic signals.
*Adjusting real time Up to 30 percent of traffic in cities is caused by drivers looking for parking,
especially where on-street parking is free and off-street parking is available (or when there’s a big
difference in price between metered on-street parking spots and off-street parking).Solution to this Run
analytics to feed intelligent parking systems and dynamic pricing.
