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Article Title:
Assessing The Influence Of Public Transport Systems Adoption On Environmental Sustainability In Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria
by Isah Alhaji Ibrahim & Ogundele Olumuyiwa Tolulope

Abstract:
Transport systems are very critical in determining environmental effects, most especially in the developing urban areas like Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria. This paper investigates the impact of public transport system adoption on environmental sustainability, focusing on the willingness of commuters to shift toward greener transportation modes and eco-friendly alternatives. The aim was to assess how factors such as modal split, travel distance, frequency of public transport use, environmental awareness, perception of service quality, travel cost, and travel time reliability influence the probability of achieving better environmental sustainability outcomes. In Ilorin metropolis, structured questionnaires were administered to 300 respondents comprising commuters and public transport operators along major transit corridors. Descriptive statistics were applied to profile travel behavior; logistic regression analysis examined the socio-economic and transport-related predictors of green transport adoption willingness. The result reveals that 82% of the respondents are willing to use eco-friendly transport modes if they become accessible and affordable. The logistic regression results revealed that environmental awareness (? =0.653, p < 0.01), travel time reliability (? = 0.397, p < 0.05), perception of public transport quality (? = 1.324, p < 0.05), and frequency of public transport use (? = 0.268, p < 0.05) significantly increased the likelihood of improved environmental sustainability. Conversely, high travel costs (? = ?0.005, p < 0.05) was a negative predictor. The findings underscore that socio-economic status and awareness play crucial roles in guiding sustainable mobility choices. The study concludes that increasing public transport adoption can significantly enhance environmental sustainability if supported by quality service delivery, affordability, and targeted awareness campaigns. It recommends improving service quality, subsidizing fares, implementing environmental education, and enhancing reliability through better scheduling and infrastructure in Ilorin will be required for an integrated approach aligning the city?s transportation sector with wider objectives of environmental sustainability.

Keywords: Public Transport Adoption, Travel Behaviour, Environmental Sustainability, Ilorin Metropolis

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