Assessment of Modal Choice of Physically Challenged People in Oyo State, Nigeria.

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@article{1707056,
      author = {Aworemi J. R., Azeez Bolanle Ridwan, Adebanjo A. A.},
      title = {Assessment of Modal Choice of Physically Challenged People in Oyo State, Nigeria.},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {8},
      number = {8},
      pages = {629-634},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1707056.pdf},
      abstract = {Mobility is a crucial aspect of human life, facilitating access to social, economic, and cultural activities. Despite growing awareness of the challenges faced by physically challenged individuals in accessing reliable transportation, there remains a significant gap in understanding their mobility patterns, which hinders the development of effective strategies to improve their transportation systems in Oyo State, Nigeria. This study aimed to assess the modal choice of physically challenged individuals in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design with the use of a well-structured questionnaire. The population consisted of 2,449 students in special basic schools using multistage sampling technique, including purposive sampling, proportional stratified random sampling, and systematic random sampling with a sample size of 344 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze socio economic characteristics and inferential statistics of multiple regression analysis were used to examine the modal choice of physically challenged people. Findings from the result of multiple regression analysis aimed to examine the modal choice of physically challenged people showed that all the four (4) explanatory variables were significant in explanatory the variation of mobility of physically challenged people. These variables were public transportation (p = 0.000), private vehicles (p = 0.000), specialized transport service (p = 0.000), and walking/wheelchair (p = 0.000).This study concluded that Modal choice has significant effect on the mobility of physically challenged individuals in Oyo state. However, it is recommended that public transport providers and private vehicle owners invest in accessible vehicles equipped with ramps, lifts, and designated spaces for wheelchairs to ensure that physically challenged individuals can easily access transportation services.},
      keywords = {Modal choice, physically challenged, Assessment, Oyo state.},
      month = {February},
  }