| dc.description.abstract | Improvement of public transportation along
with its infrastructure is a timely need to address its
demand. The infrastructure in bus terminals should be
developed based on proper standards to ensure the
quality of services provided. The existing terminals in Sri
Lanka do not fulfil the basic amenities required by
passengers and are not sufficientlydesigned to ensure
comfortable movements inside the terminal. The main
cause for this is the absence of a proper set of guidelines
that can be referred to in designing bus terminal
structures and infrastructure. The main objective of this
study was to analyze existing bus terminal designs
currently in use around the world and introducea
systematic bus terminal design guideline that ensures
the provision of complete infrastructure facilities for bus
passengers. In the first phase of the study, a terminal
classification was introduced to categorize bus terminals
in Sri Lanka, with a focus on those in the Western
Province, using bus route data obtained from relevant
authorities. A thorough analysis of existing bus terminal
guidelines from various countries was thenconducted, and
guidelines that are suitable for the Sri Lankan system
were identified. Based on the literature reviewed, a set of
design guidelines was proposed for bus terminal designs
in Sri Lanka. The basic amenities required in bus
terminals were also outlined according to the classified
bus terminal types. Additionally, specific functional
requirements for bus terminals were highlighted based on
a questionnaire survey conducted among passengers
and terminal staff, aligning with the terminal
classification developed. This study recommends the
existing bus terminals follow the prepared guidelines and
facilitate the minimum requirements mentioned under the
guidelines. It also recommends providing at least the
mandatory infrastructure at a terminal, based on the
terminal category. | en_US |
