The document provides information about the Mattuthavani Bus Terminus in Madurai, India. It summarizes that the bus terminus was constructed in 1999 and rebuilt in 2003 to accommodate increased traffic. It has 8 platforms with 12 bays each that are used by multiple state transport services. The 18-acre facility has amenities like an information center, food stalls, and restrooms. Buses, autos, and motorcycles each have designated parking areas. The building uses materials like concrete, granite, and bitumen and has features such as a compound wall, staircase, and railings.
2. CASE STUDY-ABOUT THE CITY
Location : Madurai - Melur High Road
Coordinates: 9.9439°N 78.1561°E
Coordinates: 9.9439°N 78.1561°E
Owned by: Madurai Municipal Corporation
History
Opened: 26 May 1999; 19 years ago.
Rebuilt Mattuthavani Bus Terminus was recently
renamed as MGR Integrated Bus Terminus.
In 2003, increased traffic led the Madurai
municipal corporation to construct a new mofussil
bus terminus that would complement the exisitng
Palanganatham and Anna bus stations. After
completion of the Madurai Ring road project, the
Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus (MIBT) was
constructed at a cost of ₹10 crore , spread over
an area of 18 acres(7.3 ha).
Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the
Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is
dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams of
Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in
bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-
style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions
attend the processions and ceremonies of
April's Chithirai Festival celebrating
Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu.
Area: 148 km²
Weather: 37°C, Wind W at 11 km/h,
34% Humidity
3. ENTRANCE,LOBBY & EXIT
ENTRANCE
Massive entrance
with double lane
Lobby space
Sufficient space for
around 50 members
Nearby information
centre, ticketing booth,
ATM, food court, eateries,
curic shops, restroom etc
for easy approach.
EXIT
Exit with double lane
4. OMNI BUS STAND Due to heavy
traffic of private
omnibuses in
Madurai, the
Municipal
corporation
constructed the
Integrated Mofussil
Omnibus Terminus
for private
omnibuses in 2014.
It was opened
by then Chief
Minister J.
Jayalalitha on 12
February 2014.
The new
omnibus terminus
spread over 14.5
acres was
constructed at a
cost of ₹9.7 crore
9. AUTO-RIKSHAW
TWO WHEELER
CITY BUS
Dim:1.10m X 2.20m
Area: 206 Sq.m
No's: 45 approx.
Dim:0.75m X 2.25m
Area: 206 Sq.m
No's: 100 approx.
Dim:2.50m X 11.00m
Area
City bus - 1236 Sq.m
Mofussil bus – 4032 Sq.m
No‘s
City bus – 30 approx
Mofussil bus – 96 approx
MOFUSSIL BUS
3m wide passage
is provided between
the either sides of
auto parking.
24/7 functioning
with available
drivers.
Sufficient space is
provided.
Temporary parking for
several hours as well as
permanent parking for
more than a week is also
provided separately.
Platforms and bays
were properly given for
mofussil busses not for
city busses.
10. Layout of the terminus
The terminus has 8 platforms with 12 bays for every platform. The terminus is
serviced by TNSTC, SETC, Kerala State Road Transport
Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.
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pudukottai vilathikulam
Karnataka
Platforms & Bus routes
11. The building is based upon r.c.c Boxing side slab.
In many domestic and industrial buildings a thick concrete slab, supported
on foundations or directly on the subsoil, is used to construct the ground floor of a
building.
These can either be "ground-bearing" or "suspended" slabs. The slab is "ground-
bearing" if it rests directly on the foundation, otherwise the slab is "suspended"
Roof
Foundation details
12. STAIRCASE ROOF:
The staircase is covered by polycarbonate sheet.
APPLICATION:
A good electrical insulator and having heat-
resistant and flame-retardant properties, it is used
in various products associated with electrical and
telecommunications hardware.
Compound wall:
The bus terminal is enclosed with
four side compound wall.
It is well designed on the main
entrance area with ionic column for
aesthetic purpose.
For future extension the backside of
terminal compound wall is left
temporary in structure.
The railing is made up of galvanized
iron steel with floral pattern.
Railings
13. Types of material used
In city stand the flooring material – colored glazed floor
marbonite tile is used.
Inside the bus station -Granite pavement tile is used as
flooring material.
Bitumen road way used around the terminals.
Waiting spacelobbyBus pavement
14. The bus terminal is well planned & easy
approach for basic needs.
Local buses are at door steps for easy
accessible.
It is designed in such way with more
spacious.
Specific route buses are arranged in
specific platform to easy approach
for the passengers.
Separate parking for each and every
vehicle (bike, auto rickshaw).
Curie shop available inside the bus
station.
disadvantage:
XDormitory space is not provided inside
the bus station
XThe railway station is far to approach
from the bus station
XThe campus don’t have fuel filling station
on it.
XThe proper ventilation is not designed for
stalls.
XSign board , Bus timing , Platform
information ,
X availability of bus is not provided.
conclusion:Madurai bus terminal is maintained well with proper cleanliness and
healthy surroundings. We had friendly guidance for our case study with
good support from police officers, engineers and their assistant. Thus it is
good bus station for study.