Urdatex: A Proposed Integrated Terminal Exchange in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Kurt RG G. Anora

Bachelor's Thesis

College of Architecture and Fine Arts: Bachelor of Science in Architecture.-- Technological University of The Philippines, 2025.

Includes bibliographic references and index.

The Philippine economy heavily relies on the services sector significantly on
the efficient movement of people and goods through public transportation system.
However, the current state of public transport in the country is compromised by
inefficiencies such as traffic congestion, scattered terminals, and poorly defined
transport nodes.
This study proposes the design of "URDATEX," an Integrated Terminal
Exchange in Urdaneta City, strategically located to solve these transport inefficiencies
and improve inter-provincial and inter-regional connectivity. The research utilized both
qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as interviews with local
government officials, surveys with commuters and public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.
The results emphasize the necessity of a intermodal terminal facility to alleviate traffic
congestion, remove makeshift terminals, enhance passenger convenience and safety,
and support economic growth through integrated commercial spaces.
Survey findings indicate that passengers are exposed to long waiting lines,
delays, unsafe waiting areas, and lack of access to basic amenities, whereas PUV
drivers experience low terminal capacity and security concerns. Local government
acknowledge the transit potential of Urdaneta and support the need of transport that
adheres to modern transport standards and aligns with national goals for sustainable
mobility. This study will promote transport efficiency, passenger satisfaction, and
regional development by means of an integrated, sustainable, and inclusive terminal
infrastructure that will be an example of future intermodal transport planning in the
Philippines.