Accessibility issues to public transport in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Most of the time people need to travel some distance to access public transport services as they do not provide door-to-door services. Walking is the most common and affordable method to access public transport. Good accessibility may attract more people to public transport. This research finds out the accessibility issues faced by people when they are reaching public transport in Sri Lanka. To find out those accessibility issues, a questionnaire survey is conducted focusing on public transport users. The survey mainly focuses on personal, trip, and access characteristics. In order to identify the existing accessibility issues, the data are analyzed using statistical methods, and significant differences are identified using Chi-square tests. Understanding the accessibility issues to public transport helps to enhance the current state of public transportation in Sri Lanka. The result of this analysis provides valuable insights into the issues faced by travelers while accessing public transport in day-to-day life. Understanding the accessibility issues to public transport will help to provide significant perception into the existing condition of accessibility in Sri Lanka and inform policymakers about the steps which need to be taken for further development.