ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN LAGOS

Traffic Congestion & Pollution

The over reliance on road based transportation system has contributed to increasing rates of trafficrelated emission and atmospheric pollution.

In one year, 46,750 persons dIed as a result of outdoor pollutIon In nIgerIa (WHO 2016)

Flooding

In November 2019, 30 people had died as a result of flooding in Lagos State. News outlets reported 50 flood-related casualties in 2018 and 30 in 2017.

LAGOS IS SINkING wIth thIs water. If we don ’ t take care of thIs water, we are already lIvIng on It, tomorrow, everybody would sInk - Mr. Mofid Karameh

To address these core challenges, the Linear Park Project is an initiative that

• Introduce an 8kM OFF-ROAD BIkE TRAIL along the Ogudu river.

• CONNECTS NEIGHBOURHOODS to provide an easy, convenient and efficient means of transportation.

• The construction of the bike trail with its supporting infrastructure (bike storage, bike workshops, bike sharing models, bike training) will create LOCAL INCOME OPPORTUNITIES and even has the potential to kick start a local bike industry.

• The development of the abandoned site will INCREASE SECURITY AND SAFETY within the neighbourhood.

Project History And Achievements

Highlighted the problems addressed by the Linear Park. Established a study area and investigated the impact on economy, connectivity, transport and recreation. Studied the topography, soil and environmental details of the site.

Sdg Integration

Presented the concept of the Linear Park to the interministerial committee, accepted constructive criticism and discussed solutions. Implemented feedback from the committee into the design of the Park.

Presented the Linear Park design to Governor who gave feedback, which included, requesting compliance permits from relevant ministries commercial viability and implementation of the project.