Tapping the Hidden Potentials: Impact of Street Vending on Urban Mobility across Three Socio-Economic Groups of Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

This study examined the impact of street vending on urban mobility in Enugu city, Nigeria, addressing the ongoing discourse on inclusive and sustainable city development.Street vending offers some economic prospects but also, it faces opposition from urban planners in global south cities due to concerns like reduced road width and obstructed pedestrian pathways.Employing a mixed-method approach, the study explores the perspectives of various income groups, revealing that low-income respondents perceive street vending positively, citing reduced transport costs and time efficiency.The findings advocate a bottom-up approach in urban planning, emphasizing inclusivity and balancing economic benefits, particularly in climate change mitigation in the transportation sector.