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Paving the Way for Tomorrow’s Cities through Solving Road Encroachment Dilemmas: A Systematic Review

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  • Abdulganiyu Olukayode Tijjani

    (Department of Transportation, School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria)

  • Sitti Asmah Hassan

    (Department of Transportation, School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

  • Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhammad

    (Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

  • Mohd Khairul Afzan Mohd Lazi

    (Department of Transportation, School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia)

  • Bayero Salih Farah

    (Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Globally, countries strive for “Smart City†status by leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to improve urban quality of life, efficiency, and sustainable urban cities. However, developing countries face land-use-induced road encroachment challenges caused by activities such as roadside markets, squatters, street trade, and unlawful parking. This endangers traffic flow, pedestrian safety, residents’ health, and the environment. Therefore, this study used Scopus database articles to conduct a systematic literature to reveal the causes, implications, and solutions for land use-induced road encroachment that is hampering Smart City advancement in developing countries. Hence, out of the 399 Scopus publications reviewed, 26 addressed land use-induced road encroachment and related issues, which comprises of 17 from Scopus and 9 from other databases. Thus, according to the findings, uncontrolled urbanization encourages the greatest rates of roadside encroachment in developing countries, resulting in traffic congestion, accidents, pollution, and health issues owing to activities of informal sector operations and illegal parking. The study advocates innovative solutions like Pedestrianization, urban design, roadside vending zones, smart parking solutions, community engagement, economic incentives, enforcement, penalties, traffic management technology, and flexible road use policies. These shall seek to reduce or eliminate road encroachment, resulting in safer, more accessible, and efficient cities for residents and tourists. Consequently, these entail promoting correct road usage through urban planning methods, legislation, and technology in order to discourage encroachment and improve the overall urban experience.

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  • Abdulganiyu Olukayode Tijjani & Sitti Asmah Hassan & Muhammad Zaly Shah Muhammad & Mohd Khairul Afzan Mohd Lazi & Bayero Salih Farah, 2025. "Paving the Way for Tomorrow’s Cities through Solving Road Encroachment Dilemmas: A Systematic Review," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(2), pages 3546-3557, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-2:p:3546-3557
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