The study focused on traffic counting along the major roads of Gariki residential area of Enugu State, Nigeria. The data for the study was collected from the three Zones which include Agbani Road (1), Ebony paint road (Zone 2), Amaechi road (Zone 3), Amagu Ugwu road (Zone 4) in 2019. A survey research method was adopted. Both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were used. Collection of quantitative data was through oral interview and non-participant observation while quantitative data was collected using unstructured questionnaire and secondary sources such as books and journal articles The result of the study indicated that the rate of private car remain the highest from 6-8am to 2-6pm in the zone follow by Taxi and bicycle remain the lowest. This study recommends that Urban Road Traffic Development Control; Agency (URTDCA) be created, the creation of such body will bring about development programme in the area.
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To Cite this Article: Opaluwa, A. I. (2019). Traffic Counting Along the Major Roads of Gariki ResidentialArea of Enugu State Nigeria. International Journal of Academic Research in Enviornment and Geography, 6(1), 41–48.
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