The newly-built Kilambakkam bus terminus has all the features, making it
barrier-free for persons with disabilities. The terminus had several features
adhering to the accessibility norms as per the ‘Harmonised Guidelines and
Space Standards for Barrier-Free Built Environment for Persons with
Disabilities and Elderly Persons’.
Wheelchair accessibility, tactile flooring and designated accessible toilets
following universal barrier-free design standards had been incorporated in the
facility.
While efforts had been made to make some parts of the bus terminus accessible,
one should ensure that tactile flooring was in all the places and special facilities
for persons with severe disabilities to park their vehicles close to the buses.
Provisions need to be made to set up digital displays and signage across the
terminus for persons who are hearing-impaired and speech-impaired. The
government had been striving to improve basic amenities for persons with
disabilities in all government buildings.
