R4TLI - 2023

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    Bus transport service in Sri Lanka: a perception of users
    (Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics, 2023-08-26) Fernando, N; Karunarathna, S; Wanasooriya, B; Baddewela, P; Sivakumar, T; Liyanage, T; Gunaruwan, TL
    Public transport ridership has experienced a consistent decrease in the recent past, with a growing number of individuals switching to private vehicles, leading to worsened levels of traffic congestion, road accidents, environmental pollution, and related issues. The objectives of this research are to (a) identify present issues in bus transport service quality, (b) identify the key issues contributing to the decline in bus ridership, and (c) suggest methods to increase ridership to the bus system by collection perceptions of users (passengers, operators, and private vehicle drivers) via a face-to-face interview using a structured questionnaire. This is mainly focused on attracting private vehicle users into public bus transportation and sustaining the bus industry with its current passengers and required growth. Research was conducted in a Colombo suburban area identifying key factors impacting bus desirability such as safety, comfort, driver behavior, noise, speed, and cost-efficiency. Data collected via on-site observations, and surveys which were analyzed using analytical tools to determine the extent to which the aforementioned factors impact the attractiveness of bus transportation in the present context.
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    Level of understanding of road rules among road users in Sri Lanka.
    (Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics, 2023-08-26) Baddewela, P; Wanasooriya, B; Karunarathna, S; Fernando, N; Liyanage, T; Gunaruwan, TL
    Although, numerous studies have been conducted in Sri Lanka related to traffic accidents, the level of understanding and awareness of road rules have not been investigated over decades. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to examine the awareness and level of understanding on road rules and penalties among road users in Sri Lanka. The data collection was done through online questionnaires and direct questionnaire surveys with a stratified sample of adequate magnitude, for analysis of the current impacts related to the safety and convenience of the public on road transportation. 359 participants’ survey data were used in the analysis. The study findings revealed that 67.6% of pedestrians and 75.44% of private vehicle users are aware of the relevant road rules, while only 9.86% of pedestrians and 21.05% of private vehicle users have knowledge of the related fines and law enforcement consequences for those rules’ violations. The results of this study have important implications for policy makers (Sri Lankan Government, Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka Police, National Transport Commission etc.), as well as for the general public including vehicle users and pedestrians.