An Evaluation of the Impact of Road Management Policy Determinants

Public transport service is a critical component of a nation’s development. It deals with the conveyance of individuals and goods from one location to another. The transportation network of a country therefore has mammoth benefit on the growth and development of several economies. In this regard the development of the transport sector creates immense impact on household income of citizenry since it is labour intensive. The fundamental role of transportation in the economy of a country has government playing a pivotal role in the enactment of polices that are geared towards the provision of smooth bus services to enhance the movement of goods and services from one location to another. In view of this the study endeavors to evaluate the impact of road management policy on the patronage of public transport in urban locations in Ghana using the Accra metropolis as case. The study used a filed survey to collect data from the populace and key informants in the urban roads department. The research made use of a total of 137 individuals who were involved in the data collection process.