Geographical Information System (GIS) Based Analysis of Urban Trip Distribution Forecast of Bida Town

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the urban home trips distribution using the Geographic Information System (GIS) tool based on the mobility surveys conducted in Bida town in 2007. The pattern of trip distribution is a basic tool necessary for planning formation and implementation in the transportation system. The problem of transportation within a township can only be resolved when proper and effective information on transportation is available. Bida township will contribute immensely to the scarce knowledge if a base is available for transportation planning. A mobility survey was conducted with a structured questionnaire designed and administered at various defined destinations; questionnaires were collected in trip count, generation and attraction at each zone. The town is divided into four zones: Zone 1 (include the institutional areas consist of Federal Polytechnic and College of Administration and Business study(CABS), Zone 2 (include the Wadata/Local Government Area; the administrative area of Bida town), Zone 3 (Federal Medical Centre/School of Nurse Area; the zone consists of public institutions). The trip production and the relative attractiveness for days (Monday and Friday; the hours)in December 2009 are generated. The inter-zonal travel times were calculated using the gravity model. The research revealed that landuse is a determinant factor; there exists a high level of attractiveness in Eso FMC/School of Nursing and Bida Poly/Cabs, respectively. With Esso haven thee the highest level of attraction of 332.51(50.34%), being a commercial landuses, followed by institutions.