ABSTRACT
Aim of the Study: The study examines transportation mobility and social equity policies in metropolitan Lagos.
Design/Methodology: The study employed the interpretivism philosophy, a qualitative or phenomenological research approach, in data collection. Primary data were generated mainly through key informant interviews, while secondary data were gathered from the internet, journals, newspaper editorials, transportation policy documents, and other government publications. Key informant interviews were conducted with Lagos State Ministry of Transportation officers. The acquired data was analyzed using a content analytic approach.
Findings: The study revealed that population growth in the state's suburban and rural areas has pressured the city's infrastructure, especially its transportation system, necessitating a rethinking of transportation mobility.
Practical Implications: The government must invest heavily in public transport services in suburban and rural areas through public-private partnerships (PPPs) to improve the quality and expand the state's public transport network. The study further asserted that the state governments must invest in transportation infrastructure, public transportation subsidies, and the city's light rail system to expand in suburban and rural areas to achieve improved transportation mobility and social equity.
Originality/value: The current study makes a substantial contribution as it fills the gap in the extant literature on public transport services in suburban and rural areas through public-private partnerships in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Metropolitan; Rethinking Transportation; Service Delivery; Social Equity Policy; Transportation Infrastructure.
Paper type: Research paper
