Lagos State Traffic Monitoring & Visualization System

Client: Lagos State Government / Interspatial Technologies
Project Timeline: August 2008 | Project Type: Demonstration System Development

Project Overview

Developed an integrated traffic monitoring and visualization system for Lagos State, combining digital road network mapping with real-time traffic video and photographic data to support transportation planning and management decisions.

Technical Components Delivered

Digital Road Network Integration

Acquisition and processing of Lagos State comprehensive digital road network
Road network editing and manipulation for optimal display
Integration and overlay of road network onto high resolution base maps
Custom symbology design for demonstration and presentation purposes

Data Collection & Field Operations

Multi-location traffic video and photographic documentation
Strategic coverage of key traffic nodes including:

Container Roundabout, Old Apapa Road
Oworonshoki Roundabout
Lagos Island
Victoria Island (VI)
Ikoyi

Coordinated 8-person field team deployment for comprehensive data capture
Over 6 hours of traffic video footage collected
Geotagged imagery with precise location metadata

System Infrastructure

High-performance computing platform configuration and setup
Screen action recording software implementation
Application framework for video/image integration with spatial data
Demo application development and deployment

Project Execution

Rapid Development Approach

Compressed timeline requiring intensive coordination
Phased data collection across multiple Lagos zones
Parallel development of technical infrastructure and data gathering
Skilled spatial data collection team mobilization

Geographic Coverage

Comprehensive coverage of Lagos State major traffic corridors
Focus on high-congestion areas and critical intersections
Multi-day field operations ensuring diverse traffic pattern capture

Applications & Use Cases This system enabled:

Visual traffic pattern analysis and congestion monitoring
Transportation infrastructure assessment
Data-driven urban planning decisions
Real-time situational awareness for traffic management
Evidence-based infrastructure improvement prioritization

Technical Innovation

Combined traditional GIS road network analysis with field-collected video and photographic intelligence, creating a comprehensive visual traffic management platform that bridged digital mapping with ground-truth documentation.

Demonstrating expertise in rapid deployment of integrated geospatial intelligence systems for urban transportation management