Assessment of Non-Motorised Transport Integration in Urban Planning in Ibadan, Oyo State

Non-motorised transport, encompassing walking and cycling, plays a vital yet systematically neglected role in the daily mobility patterns of urban residents across Nigerian cities. This study assesses the extent of non-motorised transport integration in urban planning in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in the South West geopolitical zone. Using a descriptive research design, data were obtained from 150 urban commuters, 20 city planning officials, and 30 transport sector stakeholders through questionnaires and structured interviews. The study examines the availability of pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes, road crossing facilities, and policy provisions for non-motorised transport in the Ibadan Master Plan. Findings reveal that less than 15 percent of surveyed road segments in the city have functional pedestrian infrastructure, and dedicated cycling lanes are virtually non-existent. Urban planning documents reviewed indicate that non-motorised transport is largely absent from strategic transport planning frameworks. The study notes that the absence of safe walking and cycling infrastructure forces residents to use motorised transport for short trips, contributing to traffic congestion and increased emissions. Recommendations include the mandatory provision of pedestrian infrastructure in all road construction contracts, the revision of the Ibadan urban transport policy to mainstream non-motorised transport, and public sensitisation campaigns on cycling and walking safety. This study contributes to sustainable urban mobility discourse in South West Nigeria. Keywords: non-motorised transport, pedestrian infrastructure, urban planning, Ibadan, sustainable mobility.