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The Effect Of Flood On Road Users
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1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study
The major aim of this study is to find out the effects of flooding on road users, The specific objectives in this paper are to:
To have an overview of the present realities as regards to flooding in Lagos state.
investigate the impact of flooding on intra-urban road networks
To determine if flooding has added to the cost of transportation in Lagos State.
To determine if flooding has an impact on journey time on Lagos Roads
1.4 Research Hypothesis
Hypothesis One
Ho: Flooding has not added to the cost of transportation in Lagos State.
Hi: Flooding has added to the cost of transportation in Lagos State.
Hypothesis Two
Ho: Flooding has a negative impact on journey time on Lagos Roads
Hi: Flooding has a Positive impact on journey time on Lagos Roads
1.5 Significance of the Study
This
study on the effects of flood on road users is of immerse importance
and would be of use to the Government of Lagos state and other states of
the federation that are flood prone areas.
This study is going to add robustness to the existing but little literature on ground in relation to the research topic.
1.6 Scope and Limitations of the Study
The city of Lagos, where roads are in particular prone to flooding, is selected as a case study area.
The Study is focused on transportation disruption rather than on infrastructure damage due to flooding.
1.7 Definition of Terms
Flood: An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
A
flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
... Floods can also occur in rivers when the flow rate exceeds the
capacity of the river channel, particularly at bends or meanders in the
waterway. Floods often cause damage to homes and businesses if they are
in the natural flood plains of rivers
Road User: Anyone who uses a
road, such as a pedestrian, cyclist or motorist Transportation:
Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals and goods
from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land
(rail and road), water, cable, pipeline and space.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Urban flooding has attracted growing public concern due to rising intense precipitation and increasing consequences. Accurate risk assessment is critical to an efficient urban flood management, particularly in transportation sector. This paper describes the effects of flood on road users in Lagos state, where some ares are prone to flooding.A descriptive study to evaluate the potential impact and risk of flood on road Users and road networks in the city of Lagos.The population of the study inclu ... Continue reading---
