Evaluation of Pedestrian Safety on Highway Infrastructure in Ibadan

Abstract

Pedestrian safety is becoming increasingly important in metropolitan settings, especially in developing nations like Nigeria. This study examines the pedestrian safety state in Ibadan, Nigeria, highlighting the main difficulties and hazards pedestrians confront. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis techniques. Five hundred people shared their experiences. The study revealed that 48% of respondents rated the roads as fair, while 27% described them as poor and 6% as very poor, citing concerns such as poor road design, inadequate pedestrian facilities, and careless driver behaviour as major safety issues for walkers. Pedestrians are most worried about poor traffic control, a lack of pedestrian bridges, and inadequate lighting. The study identified particular Ibadan streets that desperately require improvements for pedestrian safety. The findings of this research emphasize the need for a comprehensive plan to tackle the challenging issues regarding pedestrian safety in Ibadan. Enhancing pedestrian safety should be regarded as a primary concern; this may include appropriate pedestrian infrastructure, better road design, and more effective traffic management, for policymakers, urban planners and other interested parties. The study contributes to the information already available on pedestrian safety in Nigeria and provides practical analysis for improving pedestrian safety