Appraisal of Ferry Terminals Design Compliance to Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in Lagos State Nigeria

Babalola, Daniel Olatunde and Eke, Wonders N. and Opoko, Pearl Akunnaya and Izobo-Martins, O. and Ediae, Osahon James and Akinola, Adedotun (2020) Appraisal of Ferry Terminals Design Compliance to Guidelines for Universal Accessibility in Lagos State Nigeria. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8 (6). ISSN 2277-3878

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Abstract

Accessibility of public buildings has been an issue of global interest and importance in the society in recent times. It has been promoted by the need to ensure universal equality and end discrimination of persons either based on size, ability and mobility disorder. Given the important role of water transportation in aiding mobility, movement of goods and services in coastal cities such as Lagos, this study reviewed the compliance of design, construction and operation of Ferry Terminals towards accessibility of users. The research adopts the case study approach and interviews in appraising the three existing Ferry Terminals in Lagos State, Nigeria for accessibility compliance. The case study involved observation and evaluation of the facilities, and the interviews focused on 18 of the ‘facilities operators and passengers’ about their experiences of associated facilities. Findings from the study revealed poor compliance to accessibility in both the external and internal environments. As such, there is a high degree of limitation in use of the facilities for all facets of water travel; from building approach; waiting, boarding and disembarking areas. Existing facilities have inadequate accessibility and are below standards to ensure use by all and without discrimination or segregation of users. It is therefore imperative for Ferry terminal buildings and amenities to be accessible in effectively enabling all users achieve true mobility in barrier-free environments that foster user-comfort through the adoption and application of universal design principles

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Accessibility, Disability, Ferry Terminal, Universal Design
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	02 Jul 2021 12:00
Last Modified:	02 Jul 2021 12:00
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/15191

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