Urdatex: A Proposed Integrated Terminal Exchange in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
Kurt RG G. Anora
- Manila: Technological University of The Philippines, 2025.
- xiii, 408pages 29cm
Bachelor's Thesis
College of Architecture and Fine Arts:
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.