BUS TERMINAL STANDARDS

B. DHINESH BABU

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INTRODUCTION
• A bus station is a structure where city or intercity buses stop to pick up and
drop off passengers.

• Bus geometrics, or the physical dimensions and maneuverability of the bus,

determine the width of roadways, shapes of platforms, column spacing,
ceiling heights, and other aspects of bus- level design.

• The apparently insignificant detail of the right-side loading of buses often

restricts terminaldesign possibilities.
PLANNING CRITERIA OF BUS TERMINAL
General functional organization of the terminal is determined by
site configuration, the volume and type of bus operations, and
passenger and bus traffic circulation . Although all terminal types
to some extent share common
planning problems, there do exist some significant differences in
design rationale . One of the most complicated terminals is the
intercity type, since it is often found in a dense, developed area in
the heart of the central city and its general configuration is too
often inhibited by existing construction and high land costs .
Moreover, the underlying design rationale should maximize
provisions for short lines of flow and communication between
ticketing and baggage functions and the bus interface . An island
plan with the functional elements radiating from the core allows
for
maximum efficiency. Such a relationship would allow the
"waiting" areas to serve as the central focal point, with all bus
berth positions being equidistant .
As the terminal becomes more linear in plan, functional
elements begin to lose their cohesiveness and often require
duplication . Although the design of all terminal types is largely
dictated by bus and passenger volumes, this consideration
becomes even more significant in the design of high-volume
commuter bus terminals . In such facilities the design is controlled
more by bus and passenger volumes, traffic circulation, and the
resultant space demands for large numbers of bus berths, while
baggage handling provisions are minimal or nonexistent. These
space demands may dictate a vertical, multiple-bus-level solution,
with intermediate passenger circulation concourses.
PLANNING CRITERIA OF BUS TERMINAL
Traffic access, by direct exclusive highways on the bus side and
by feeder transit, auto, and taxis on the passenger side are
important elements of this type of terminal.
Moreover, counter space requirements are usually more extensive
and should include weigh-in provisions and conveyors for
handling of baggage . Adequate provisions should also be made
for limousine, auto, and taxi access . The suburban interstate
terminal is perhaps the simplest of the terminal types . The most
significant planning requirement is adequate provision for parking
. Many, if not most of the passengers drive to the facility and park
their cars until their return in the evening, while others may be
driven to the facility and Discharged. In many instances access to
the terminal may also be via local bus service and taxi . It is
essential, therefore, that the parking
facilities be located so as to minimize the walking distance to the
terminal and that egress and ingress be planned to avoid traffic
congestion along nearby arteries If possible, some covered.
.In many instances access to the terminal may also be via local bus
service and taxi . It is essential, therefore, that the parking
facilities be located so as to minimize the walking distance to the
terminal and that egress and ingress be planned to avoid traffic
congestion along nearby arteries . If possible, some covered
walkways should be provided leading from the parking field to the
terminal building. Since there will be movement of both vehicles
and passengers at the same level, provisions must be made, for
obvious safety reasons, to separate the two as much as possible .
Terminal requirements should include provisions for ticket sales,
vending machines and/or small snack bar, toilet facilities, office,
baggage and/or storeroom.
PLANNING CRITERIA OF BUS TERMINAL
Since there will be movement of both vehicles and passengers at accommodate required furniture for one or two persons depending
the same level, provisions must be made, for obvious safety on rank and function . Similarly for offices of larger size, furniture
reasons, to separate the two as much as possible . Terminal and space needs will be satisfied if the 17-ft 6-in . depth is retained
requirements should include provisions for ticket sales, vending uniformly and the widths are varied in accordance with net area
machines and/or small snack bar, toilet facilities, office, baggage requirements.
and/or storeroom Thus, an office of 150 sq ft will accommodate a
single reporting officer or two clerk-typists ; an office of 225 sq ft
will provide for an officer of supervisory rank, two secretaries, or
three clerk typists. The 75-sq-ft module thus establishes a means
by which the building can be systematically designed for
flexibility of partitioning to suit space needs . The typical single
office of 150 sq ft represents a preferred room shape of 8 ft 8 in .
Wide by 17 ft 6 in . deep . These proportions have been proved to
DESIGN
Following points should be kept in mind for efficient
workability of terminal-
• Segregation of bus and non-bus traffic
• Segregation of pedestrian and vehicular movement
• Elimination of vehicular traffic conflict
• Segregation of pedestrian flows
• Minimum processing for the buses
• Segregation of transportation and no-transportation
activities
REQUIREMENTS
• CLOCK ROOM • TEMPORARY SHOPS
• WAITING HALL A/C • TIME OFFICE
• POST OFFICE • POLICE BOOTH
• ELECTRICAL & GENERATOR ROOM • WAITING SEATS
• DEPARTMENT OFFICE • DRINKING WATER ARRANGEMENT
• DISPENSARY ROOM • PRIVATE VEHICLE PARKING
• RESTAURANT
• POLICE OUT POST
• ATM
• RETAIL SHOPS
• LADIES TOILET
• GENTS TOILET
TAMILNADU BUS STANDARDS
BUS TYPE DIMENSIONS
SMALL BUS 7.2mx 2m
ORDINARY BUS (MTC) 10 mx 2.4m
VESTIBULE BUS(MTC) 16 mx 2.6m

LOW FLOOR A/C CITY BUS 12 mx 2.6m

FAST PASSENGER 12 mx 2.5m

SUPER FAST 12 mx 2.5m
SUPER EXPRESS AIRBUS  12 mx 2.5m
SUPER DELUXE AIRBUS 12 mx 2.5m
VOLVO(A/C) 12 mx 2.5m
SUPER FAST MULTIAXLE VOLVO (A/C) 13.8mx 2.6m

BENZ (A/C) 13.8mx 2.6

BUS GEOMENTRICS
• Bus geometrics, or physical dimensions and maneuverability of the bus, determine the width of roadways,
shapes of platforms, column spacing, ceiling heights, and other aspects of bus level dimensions of Indian
buses.

Bus geometrics, or the physical dimensions and manoeuvrability of the bus, determines:
 width of roadways
 shapes of platforms
 column spacing
 ceiling heights
 Other aspects of bus-level design.
The apparently insignificant detail of the right-side loading of buses often restricts terminal design
possibilities.
BUS GEOMENTRICS
TURNING RADIUS
TURNING RADIUS
TURNING RADIUS
TYPES OF PLATFORM
PARALLEL LOADING INTERLOCKING LAYOUT
• Requires excessive amount of space
• Busses must usually wait until first bus
exists
• Large terminal requires pedestrian under/
overpass facilities to protect passengers
while crossing lanes

RADIAL SAWTOOTH LOADING RADIAL LAYOUT

• Most efficient- buses swing into

position along natural driving
arc.
• Space required at front is
minimum. wide space at rear
making movement easy.
PLATFORMS
• PARKING PLACES FOR BUSES
AND ARTICULATED BUSES

PLATFORMS AT RIGHT ANGLES

TO DIRECTION TO ARRIVAL

• OBLIQUE LAYOUT , 45 DEGREE TO

DIRECTION OF ARRIVAL
PLATFORMS
• LONG PLATFORMS WITH OBLIGUE ALIGNMENT OF
PASSING LANES PLATFORMS

• DEPARTURE AT 90 DEGREE ARRIVAL

• LAYOUT OF PARKING
AND DEPARTURE AT OBLIGUE ANGLES
PLACES , PARALLEL TO
DIRECTION OF ARRIVAL
SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATFORM
SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREA
WALKWAYS / RAMPS
Walkways / ramps are planned based on established principles of pedestrian flow and arranged to minimize unnecessary
walking distances and cross-flows between incoming and outgoing passengers. Cross flow and changes in direction are
minimized or eliminated.
b. Minimum Corridor width
 Unidirectional movement: 1.8m
 Bi-directional movement: 2.0m
 Where length of the corridor is more than 30m: 3.0m
 For staff: 1.2m c. Ramps
 Preferred gradient: 1:20
 Maximum gradient: 1:12
 Minimum width: - Unidirectional movement: 1.2m - Bi-directional movement: 1.5m
 For ramp exceeding 10m,rest platform: 1.8m d. The walkways, ramps, platform width etc have been planned for a
minimum Level of Service (LOS) E. The pedestrian Flow Analogy with respect to Level of Service is detailed below in
Figure 6.2 and Table 6.2.
PLACES TO INSTALL WARNING PAVER
 In front of an area where traffic is present.
 In front of an entrance/exit to and from a staircase or multi-level crossing facility.
 Entrances/exits metro stations or boarding areas.
 Guiding & warning tactile paving for metro systems are shown in the Figures 6.5 & 6.6
SITE AREA
• PLOT AREA - 38630.31 SQ.M (9.545757 Acres)

• LOCATION – Periyar bus terminal ,West Veli Street – T.P.K.

Road - Nethaji Road