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The underlying reasons for the poor state of the transportation systems in small towns (also known as urban councils) in Sri Lanka are identified. Two major reasons are the lack of coordination among the various agencies responsible for different aspects of the system, and the absence of transportation planning. The lack of coordination and transportation planning can be addressed by establishing the post of "transportation planning engineer" in large urban councils. The duties and responsibilities of the proposed post and the required qualifications are outlined. Technical problems associated with road cross sections, the vehicle-transport network, pedestrian facilities, parking, and traffic control are discussed and some remedies suggested. The importance of considering the mobility of all people, as opposed to those using automobiles, is emphasized. Novel approaches to the provision of public transportation services, such as joint urban council-private sector "tram" systems are proposed.

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Case studies; Coordination; Mobility; Public private partnerships; Public transit; Small towns; Transportation operations; Transportation planning

Transportation management

Sri Lanka

Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

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