THE IMPACT OF WEATHER-RELATED ROAD TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON TRANSPORTATION COST IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA

Ojeh, V.N. and Ozabor, F.

Department of Geography and Regional Planning,

Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria

Email: vinceojehnetwork@gmail.com 

ABSTRACT

The research examined weather related traffic congestion with a view of assessing ways of decongesting the City of Benin for effective development. Measurement of the width of the roads, traffic volumes along the routes was done complimented by oral interview. Result revealed no significant relationship between traffic congestion and road network characteristics. However, there is a statistical relationship between weather-related traffic congestion and transportation cost. Enhanced transportation system and coordination with the introduction of more bus-stop were recommended.