Name of Student: Jalimao, Sean Mickhael S.
Name of Thesis Adviser: Ar. Carlo Madrona, UAP RMP
National College of Science and Technology – Dasmariñas, Cavite
Introduction
Transportation in the Philippines varies widely, whether by air, by land, or by sea. Commuters have several alternatives for means of transportation to get to their particular destination. In addition, history has greatly contributed when it comes to the subject, and the country is well-known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. Since then, Filipinos have embraced what their ancestors passed down to them, preserving it in every way they can. The Philippine modes of transport today are a blend of the old and new. An example of this are the jeepneys, which are old US military jeeps that have been converted into small buses and operated on city streets as type of commercial transportation widely used in the country regularly. They have become a symbol of the Philippines and made its mark on transportation in the local setting. Of course, developments in transportation have made it more flexible to modern infrastructure and technological innovations, allowing daily travelers and commuters to choose which means of transportation would meet their needs in terms of convenience, comfort, and affordability.
As for the rail system in the country, it has less than 100 miles (160 km) of working railway, with hundreds of miles more lying idle. Due to its limited rail network, commuters rely extensively on buses and other modes of transport for regional travel. The quality of these services varies greatly. Many people take old, run-down buses with rough seats and no leg room that are sometimes crowded.
Despite the Philippines’ rapid growth and development, transportation concerns remain difficult to resolve. The majority of Filipinos experience unsafe and stressful travel to their destinations. Public transportation infrastructures have the potential to be part of a more environmentally friendly commuting system, but it lacks all of the prerequisites to reach its potential. Some existing terminals in the country have inadequate services and facilities, making it difficult the meet the demands and needs of daily commuters. Long lines and uncertain competition for limited public transport are a daily occurrence for every Filipino commuter, especially during rush hours and holiday seasons.
According to a study entitled “Exposure to traffic related pollution in buildings – a risk factor approach” (Dijken et al., 2019), buildings that are close to busy roads where air pollutants are highly produced by vehicular traffic put the health of young children at risk since their lungs are still developing, and as for the elderly, they are more vulnerable to health diseases since they are more sensitive due to aging. These are pollutants are not easily solved, thus requiring more rigorous solutions. By architectural means and the suitable use of building technologies and utilities, it can provide solutions to lessen the effects of these pollutants directly on the users.
In order to maximize the user’s comfort and efficiency in terms of time, cost, comfort, safety, accessibility, and convenience, integrated transport terminals entail mixing several means of transportation Rodrigue and Slack (2020) stated that “terminals may also be points of interchange between different modes of transportation and their respective networks”. Different modes of transport are being integrated into one location, and while the terminal acts as a point of transition for the commuters, this allows for efficient and convenient activity that is beneficial to the end users as well as to the development.
Problem Analysis
Some public transit terminals are experiencing a lack of adequate services and facilities, which may lead to overcrowding, inconvenience for some passengers, and a rise in crime and accidents. Therefore, the aim of the study is to gather all the necessary information and data in order to answer the following questions:
- How will the development of integrated terminals alleviate the overcrowding and inefficiencies that some transport terminals are facing causing passengers to experience discomfort in times of peaks and troughs in demand?
- How can it be more efficient for the commuters to shift to different modes of transport as transitioning between modes of transport is challenging for commuters on a regular basis, where availability and accessibility of terminals that cater to different modes of transportation to convey commuters to their destinations is lacking?
- How can an integrated terminal be designed with regards to public facilities to improve the quality of commuter’s experiences, unlike some existing terminals that have inadequate facilities or none at all, such as public comfort rooms, amenities, and seating areas, resulting in inconvenient travel for commuters?
- How can the development be designed through architectural means to improve indoor air quality and lessen outdoor air pollutants caused by vehicular traffic where regular users are exposed to?
- How can an integrated terminal be design to reduce the effects of stressors on commuters while inside the building where they are vulnerable to a variety of stressors brought on by issues such as noise, traffic congestion, long queues at the terminal, and unanticipated occurrences which can impact the health of the commuters when exposed to these stressors?
Objectives
When it comes to location and regularly using various modes of transportation, the development of an integrated transport terminal offers users a convenient travel experience. Furthermore, when designing such structures, it is critical to consider providing functional spaces that meet the needs and satisfaction of the users during their time on the facility improving the experience during their time on the facility.
Therefore, the study aims to:
- To design an integrated terminal with suitable facilities and functional areas to cater the needs of the users and to plan in accordance with safety standards and design guidelines.
- To maximize space planning for the development of integrated transport terminals which offer different transport modes allowing efficiency for passengers in terms of time, comfort, safety, accessibility of spaces, and convenience.
- To create a design that values the experience of passengers by providing facilities such as food stores, waiting areas, ticket booking offices, adequate number of comfort rooms and other basic facilities.
- To produce a design that with proper lighting and ventilation thus improving the air quality and utilization of building utilities which enhances the performance of the integrated terminal that will be impactful to the interior and exterior experiences of the end users.
- To create a design strengthening the relationship between nature and design that would help minimize the effect of stressors on the users in the building and is consideration with comfort, satisfaction, and aesthetics.
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