LOCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF INFORMAL TRICYCLE PARKS ON TRAFFIC FLOW IN UYO URBAN

This study examined the locational implications of the informal tricycle parks and its contribution to traffic congestion in Uyo. The study focused at identifying the locations of informal tricycle parks, determine the causes of informal tricycle parks, access the problems of informal tricycle parks and examine the planning implications arising from the informal tricycle parks in study area. The study employed survey method in collecting data from the study area. The results of the study revealed poor management of task force, lack of designated tricycle parks, loading and off-loading at unauthorized points and indiscipline among the operators of the informal tricycles. The study concluded that government should build or designated areas for tricycle parks, the tasks force in the ministry of transportation should pro-active which enhancement campaign against the operators of informal tricycle. The study recommended among other things the designing of road network and a proper designated tricycle parks will facilitate and enhance smooth operation of tricycle operators in the study area.