Gov Akinwunmi Ambode
on Thursday said that his administration was committed to faithfully
addressing traffic congestion and improving public transportation in the
state.
He commended the officials of the transport authority for their dedication to duty.
Amode
said this at the official inauguration of the Mile 12 to Ikorodu Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor constructed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area
Transport Authority (LAMATA).
He said that the
state had already started implementing a strategic transport master plan
that would deliver a world class integrated public transport system.
"Our
administration is committed to deal with issues of traffic congestion
and bringing comfort and convenience to commuters in Lagos state.
"The
BRT system is initiated as part of a strategy to modernise the public
transport system as we have it in many parts of the world.
"The
30-year strategic master plan involves six rail lines, 13 BRT
corridors, three cubical corridors and 26 developed water roots,’’ Ambode said.
He
said that his administration was also working towards commencing
operation of the first phase of the blue line railway project to ease
the transportation problem of the citizens.
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