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Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by bebechuks: 7:43am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Chynx: This is very correct...but how close are the intervals between pedestrian bridges?under the blazing sun nd ur life which one is better sir? 2 Likes |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Afam4eva(m): 7:46am On Aug 29, 2013 |
cynthrob:I pity people that bounce like big boys when crossing the road. I used to be like that too but since a certain spirit of fear enetered me, boy, na running things. I can beat Usain Bolt's record when crossing a road. Even before crossing, i wait to make sure i can't sight any car coming. I can even wait up to 30 minutes. Life no get part 2 so man has to be careful. 4 Likes |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by charleff512(m): 7:47am On Aug 29, 2013 |
May God help us drivers may become pedestrians at anytime if you are driving be cautious if not you might one day hit your family member and later cry out 'had i known';( |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by naptu2: 7:51am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Solutions: 1) The barrier at the median should be extended all along the length of the road in order to prevent pedestrians from crossing. 2) More Man O War and Kai officials should be stationed on the road in order to prevent people from crossing the road. I say this because some people will still attempt to cross the road no matter how many pedestrian bridges you build (see picture below). www.nairaland.com/attachments/847680_a20ped_jpga23fee70a33a4db6891bdf60a9e3021b 3) Lastma officials should ensure that buses do not stop at illegal bus stops. 4) More pedestrian bridges should be built on the road (I suspect that they want to complete the road first before building more bridges, but I think that building the bridges is more important because lives are at stake). 5) Flyovers should be built at the roundabouts. LCC and government say it's too expensive to build flyovers on the expressway, but I feel that it's inevitable that they will eventually be built (see Mobolaji Bank-Anthony Way). 6) Traffic lights should also be erected at the roundabouts. 7) The Lasambus emergency points should be returned to that expressway. 8 ) We need more public enlightenment campaigns to educate pedestrians about the dangers of jaywalking. 6 Likes |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Chinwem(f): 7:53am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Cynthrob:The most painful of all is when this accident occur people leave the victim to struggle and die on his own, instead of calling the toll free LCC emergency number, they gather the victim, taking picture of him and holding their head. This annoys the sh1t out of me. When did we become so heartless as a society |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Afam4eva(m): 7:56am On Aug 29, 2013 |
I also think Nigerian drivers are the most heartless in the world. People in this country drive impatiently. Even if they see an aged person crossing the road, their daft mindset will not let them slow down at least. Instead, they'll perform the latest car stunt from a James Bond movie. We have to change our mindset. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Jarus(m): 7:57am On Aug 29, 2013 |
I agree with OP. I also live on this route and drive it many times a week (although I don't drive to work everyday). I have had causes to complain several times about how that road is poorly lit. People also take the pedestrian bridges for granted. A policeman was knocked to death by a vehicle around Lekki roundabout couple of months back, just under the pedestrian bridge. Instead of using the pedestrian bridge, he decided to cross the road. Ironically, the policeman was probably stationed there to ensure pedestrians use the bridge! |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by sammybrainy(m): 8:05am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Boss13:Ok, you mean if I want to get to the other side eh, I should take a bus to the next pedestrian brigde,use the bridge, then take another bus back to the busstop.lol. Guy think again. I use the bridge whenever there's one at the busstop. Try trecking from Elf to Jakande roundabout. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by crux84: 8:14am On Aug 29, 2013 |
The problem is that the bridgs are FAR in between. I stay in Ikate just beside Lekki Phase one. there is no pedestrian bridge near the bus stops.After lekki phase one roundabout, the next bridge is at Jakande. It's like having one bridge at law school bus top and the next at Lekki Phase one round about. I think they are under the assumption that everyone living around that area own cars. The government has to build more bridges, especially between lekki phase one and Jakande and one at Agungi Bus stop. I spend an average of 15 minutes to cross that road on my way back from work. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by tjpoet: 8:21am On Aug 29, 2013 |
In Lagos mostly especially, we do not pay any sort of respect to people's lives. I don't know what the society is becoming - a man struggling for his life needs medical attention but all we do is look, take pictures and search for a way to be the first to report. And whatever we report doesn't do any good. At least show empathy; it may be u in that situation next time. Please, let us inculcate the idea of helping others in times like this. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by chucky234(m): 8:23am On Aug 29, 2013 |
E-Light:Eko ba lo gan |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Branzy(m): 8:34am On Aug 29, 2013 |
E-Light:¿ cold air |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by mbulela: 8:44am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Fake I.D.:Those Zebra crossings are actually Tom Tom adverts. I am surprised that you do not know. A molue driver told me. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by mbulela: 8:47am On Aug 29, 2013 |
crux84: The problem is that the bridgs are FAR in between. I stay in Ikate just beside Lekki Phase one. there is no pedestrian bridge near the bus stops.After lekki phase one roundabout, the next bridge is at Jakande. It's like having one bridge at law school bus top and the next at Lekki Phase one round about. I think they are under the assumption that everyone living around that area own cars. The government has to build more bridges, especially between lekki phase one and Jakande and one at Agungi Bus stop. I spend an average of 15 minutes to cross that road on my way back from work.The govt has to build more bridges and the people need to encourage the govt by using the existing ones. Imagine the ones built around Ilasa on the Oshodi/Apapa expressway,folks are still crossing the roads right in front of the bridges. Nigerians are inherently unruly, We need to change. On another note,a bridge is long over due by that Anthony hilly Junction on the Oshodi/Gbagada axis of the expressway. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by yomilike(m): 8:50am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Ijogz K: Lemme flash them so that they can have my number,Mumu, na everything u dey take play sef , see ur big teeth. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by ceasare: 8:58am On Aug 29, 2013 |
As i will like not to discourage the use of the pedestrian by crossing the high way questions that are begging for answers includes: 1.why are the pedestrians spaced far apart? 2. Why are the pedestrian so steep and climbing unfriendly which is why most pedestrians dont like climbing it. 3.have our policy makers not seen or heard of automated traffic control system with incorporated cctv maned by humans to control driving and pedestrian crossing 24/7. The problem with us as a group of people in this nation is nobody is answerable for anything more over ehen it comes to public/govt actvties.i believe milions were paid to consultant who design and approve the lekki highway? Who was the govt official that supervised and approved the pedestrian design,roundabout,zebra crossing etc.was that The best design The taxpayer can gt? Or the cheapest design so that remaining million can be shared amongst d govt official and d state's powerbrokers. d best design the tax payer can gt or the |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by tishat(f): 9:04am On Aug 29, 2013 |
i must drop that the road users are the most callous drivers i ve seen in my life time. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by JayCee2010: 9:13am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Its very sad, the level of disregard for human life in Nigeria. The bridges are too far apart and most pedestrians would be reluctant to make the long trip, even to protect their own lives. As an "expressway", I don't tthink traffic lights should be erected, bt then again, with so many bus stops along the way, zebra crossings can be provided at close enough intervals. Speed limits also need to be enforced as most nigerians drive like drunken retar.ds. Even if lastma or who ever is placed just to extort money from offending drivers, it will ensure that they obey the speed limit to avoid paying fines/bribes. Pdestrians also need to be careful. Nigerians are very impatient and most don't slow down for people to cross, if anything they speed up. I stood @ agungi for 10mins before crossing earlier this year. I looked ridiculous, people mustve thought I was waiting for a bus, but I eventually got across, safely. Patience and vigilance is needed to use nigerian roads. As a driver or pedestrian 1 Like |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by telexfree1: 9:17am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Boss13: It is a criminal offense to cross an expressway in Lagos. If you are not aware please see the Lagos State penal code or listen to traffic fm. Were you driving within the speed limit ? |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by telexfree1: 9:26am On Aug 29, 2013 |
sammybrainy: What's the big deal in taking an extra step to save your self ? See, if you can't go an extra step even for yourself, how can you rise to the task when you need to go an extra mile to save another person ? |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Nobody: 9:26am On Aug 29, 2013 |
cynthrob: That is the biggest problem, as far as I am concerned. Nigerians are often so insensitive, selfish, inconsiderate, and in some cases downright evil. Whenever I am driving, I ALWAYS slow down if I see people trying to cross ahead. It doesn't matter whether they are cat-walking across or galloping across. I mean, isn't it common sense? But very often when I cross the road as a pedestrian, I notice that most people seem to accelerate more when they see pedestrians trying to cross. They seem to hate the fact that you have the audacity to cramp their style, regardless of whether there is a pedestrian bridge or not. This is sheer bestiality. Even if a driver sees a pedestrian trying to cross the 'highway' right under a pedestrian bridge, he MUST exercise duty of care by slowing down and permitting them to cross safely. These are human beings, after all, not rodents or termites. Another person's negligence does not entitle you to knowingly commit murder. Where is our humanity? Our compassion? On the other hand, I see many people talk about the need to use pedestrian bridges, rightly so. People should always use pedestrian bridges where available. However, in addition to the fact that these bridges are hardly sufficient, there is another problem that has been overlooked. Using pedestrian bridges (especially at night) presents a uniquely Nigerian problem. You risk being robbed, and in some cases, for ladies, being raped, by miscreants. It has happened to a friend of mine, and I have also heard several other reports about this. The risk is often more when it's quite late, say from 9.pm or thereabout. I don't know whether anyone has experienced this on the pedestrian bridges on Lekki/Epe expressway, but it used to be quite common on bridges on Ikorodu Road, Oshodi/Apapa Expressway, and the 'Ikeja Along' bridge on Agege Motor Road, and a few others. Nigeria is a difficult place for so many reasons, we really do need extensive social re-engineering to address many of these problems. 4 Likes |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Walphem(m): 9:28am On Aug 29, 2013 |
delors: This road shouldnt be an expressway! if there are bus stops, then it not a highway...it is a commercial way; that is why there are bus stops.I understand the point of street light, LCC and Lagos state govt have no excuse to give on that, but with the speed limit; it is boldly attached along the express way and mostly it states 50km/hr. But trust my people they go even reach 140km/hr 1 Like |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by ladeski: 9:30am On Aug 29, 2013 |
rafhell: Kudos!Truth be told the pedestrian brides are not enough, especially when you have to walk 800m ! |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by ladeski: 9:36am On Aug 29, 2013 |
freedom@last:I once saw a car do a 360 degree spin ala James Bond, because he was racing with some other car and lost control. He narrowly avoided the street light pole. sparks flew from inside the engine. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Adek15(m): 9:38am On Aug 29, 2013 |
cynthrob: Its so sad the level at which people die while crossing the now expanded Lekki Expressway! Just yesterday I was driving along d road only to see a fully grown guy struggling for survival after been knocked down by a car on top speed. There are for things that is so heartbreaking concerning this issue.is that numba only 4 lagos or? |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by tete7000(m): 9:38am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Nonybb: [b][/b]Its Sad the guy had to be knocked down but why is he not using the pedestrial bridge? Must we always blame the govt of our foolishness? Op i think u should rather create awareness about the use of pedestrian bridge than bashing the govt for making our road so motorableI doubt if people like you read through people comment before talking because I know someone has already explained why in his comment. Learn to listen to others before talking. O |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by ladeski: 9:42am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Walphem:Is 50 km/hr realistic? a 'standard expressway should be set at 70mph which is about 112kmph. 50 kmph is about 31 mph....alow coach stuff. a middle ground should be advised, 50kmph is too slow. waaaaay too slow |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by ladeski: 9:44am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Adek15: is that numba only 4 lagos or?Not unless you have Lekki toll gate in Bauchi, Jalingo or Ijebu. 1 Like |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by ladeski: 9:48am On Aug 29, 2013 |
pro01:Well written. Have you spent time outside the country, cos your perspective is certainly an exposed one. I stop at zebra crossings on Ajose Adeogun. You should hear the horns from the cars behind me. Basic etiquette and road signs are unknown to a vast majority of Nigerians. mirror nko? SMH |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by Nobody: 9:50am On Aug 29, 2013 |
ladeski: Not unless you have Lekki toll gate in Bauchi, Jalingo or Ijebu. |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by gbadexy(m): 9:51am On Aug 29, 2013 |
I would put most of the blames on the pedestrians. Some would be strolling on the road and even be looking at you with a dare on their face. I'm the ones avoiding pedestrians most times when driving. I also strongly support the op's observation that pedestrians under estimate the distance covered by a fast moving car too. 2 Likes |
Re: High Death Rate On The Lekki Expressway by dapyd1(m): 10:15am On Aug 29, 2013 |
Chynx: This is very correct...but how close are the intervals between pedestrian bridges?It has happened to me too. Also wanted to recharge my PHCN card. To cross took me about 25 minutes. |
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