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IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 10 NO. 6 2024
DOI: 10.56201/IJGEMem.v10.no6.2024.pg44.69

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Rest Stop Realities: Analysing Design, Typology, And Driver’s Perceptions of Rest Stops Amidst Nigeria's Poor Road Management

Kikanme Emmanuel I, Obiadi Bons N, Enete Ifeanyi. C, Kikanme Stephen C.

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Abstract

The poor implementation of road laws and policies in Nigeria, along with high airfare costs and prevailing insecurities, has created significant challenges for drivers, leading to fatigue and accidents. The lack of well-designed rest stops for long-distance travelers exacerbates these issues. This research analyzes the design and typology of rest stops and how these factors influence driver perceptions and usage patterns in Nigeria. By examining the interplay between rest-stop infrastructure and road management issues, this study highlights existing gaps and proposes recommendations for enhancing travel experience and safety on Nigerian roads. A mixed-methods approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research strategies, was employed. Secondary data were gathered through direct observation and relevant documents from previous studies. Findings indicate that drivers perceive rest stops on Nigerian highways as poorly distributed, with a mean response of 1.84, significantly lower than the criterion mean of 3, and a low standard deviation indicating consistent responses. Although the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is responsible for enforcing prohibitions on highway parking and establishing designated parking areas, the provisions for highway rest stops have not been effectively promoted or implemented. To mitigate fatigue-related accidents, the study recommends encouraging resting through, repositioning, and refocusing the FRSC and other law enforcement agencies. Incorporating drivers' preferences into rest stop design such as providing facilities for driver exchange, opting for single-story layouts, implementing outward- oriented designs for improved visibility, and designing segregated parking areas for larger and smaller vehicles could improve driver perceptions and encourage the use of rest stops.

keywords:

Rest-stops: typology: Accidents

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