Enhancing Transportation Efficiency in Sokoto State Metropolis Through Vehicle Routing Problem Optimization

Abstract

Enhancing transportation is critical to urban development, particularly in rapidly growing regions like Sokoto State in Nigeria. The Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) is a widely researched optimization problem that seeks to find the most efficient routes for a fleet of vehicles to service a set of customers or locations, minimizing travel costs and time. This paper explores how Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) optimization can address transportation challenges in the Sokoto metropolis by designing efficient routes for vehicle fleets. The study incorporates extensive data collection, including geospatial data on road networks, traffic patterns, population density, analysis, VRP model creation, optimization, and key points of interest, to customize VRP solutions to the unique characteristics of Sokoto. Results indicate significant potential for VRP optimization to reduce travel distances, lower operational costs, and contribute to environmental sustainability.