Assessment of Road users’ Perception of the Challenges of Intelligent transport system adoption in Minna metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

The integration of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) into public transportation across African cities particularly in Minna, Nigeria has remained limited, despite global advancements in autonomous vehicle technologies. This study investigates the barriers to ITS adoption in Minna, employing a survey research design. The target population consisted of vehicle owners and operators traversing major road intersections within Minna metropolis. Utilizing Taro Yamane’s sample size determination formula, 383 structured questionnaires were administered. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the collected data, while Principal Component Analysis (PCA) via SPSS Version 21 was employed to identify the predominant challenges impeding ITS implementation. Findings revealed that the absence or inadequacy of government policies supporting ITS adoption (53.25%), low public awareness of ITS benefits (20.62%), and financial constraints (12.09%) constitute the primary impediments to ITS integration in Minna. The study concludes that addressing these barriers through targeted policy development, increased stakeholder engagement, and robust public awareness campaigns is critical to fostering ITS adoption. It recommends that policymakers prioritize the formulation of ITS-specific policies, and that governmental agencies actively promote the benefits of ITS to the general public.