As part of efforts to address the challenge of perennial traffic situation in Lagos, the Lagos State Government has launched a campaign tagged "Smart Transportation for Lagos (STfL).
The STfL campaign which was executed through the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) also coincided with the official launch of the BRT Extension from Mile 12 to Ikorodu, with an additional 434 new BRT Buses to ease commuters’ transportation in the area.
It could be recalled that the issue of traffic and its accompanying effects top the policy direction of the present administration in Lagos as the government has vowed to tackle the menace.
According to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the STfL campaign would encourage commuters to travel smartly within Lagos State to ensure less traffic. He added that LAMATA would be educating Lagosians in line with the three pillars of Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability on how to commute around Lagos smartly.
In the same vein, Director of Public Transport, LAMATA, Mr. Olugbenga Dairo, noted that "The initiative is expected to become critical in addressing the challenges posed by an increasing number of mega cities in both developed and developing regions in maintaining safety, easy flow of traffic, efficiency, friendly and sustainable urban environment."
Also speaking at the campaign launch, Commissioner for Transport, Lagos State, Dr. Dayo Moboreola, stated the Strategic Transport Master Plan for Lagos would help transform the state transport sector beyond its current challenges, adding, "The plan identifies possible transport infrastructure and services required to meet growing travel demand for Lagos State by 2032".
To tap into the benefits of the initiative which among others, promote efficiency, saves time and money, Lagosians are urged to planning their routes, embrace STfL by car-pooling; sharing a car with family members, neighbours or friends going to the same area or use non-motorised means of transportation being an healthy alternative.
The STfL initiative also encourages commuters to embrace technology and digitisation through the use of online conference and video calls as a way to avoid spending several hours in traffic.
The initiative further encourages drivers to drive safely and conduct regular auto maintenance while pedestrians are advised to make use of pedestrian bridges and sidewalks.
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