URBAN PLANNING OF TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE HUBS NEAR TUBERCULOSIS CARE FACILITIES IN UZBEKISTAN
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20205304Keywords:
transport hubs, tuberculosis care, urban planning, infection control, sanitary protection zones, Uzbekistan, Tashkent, sustainable developmentAbstract
In the context of intensive urbanization and the large-scale development of transport infrastructure
in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the issue of urban planning for transport hubs (THs) located in close proximity
to tuberculosis care facilities is becoming increasingly relevant. The construction of new metro lines, BRT
systems, and multimodal transport hubs in Tashkent and regional centers significantly increases passenger
flows and may contribute to epidemiological risks associated with the aerosol transmission of tuberculosis.
The aim of this study is to develop scientifically grounded urban planning principles, models, and
recommendations for the placement and integration of transport hubs with tuberculosis care facilities while
ensuring a balance between transport accessibility, infection safety, and sustainable urban development.
The research methodology includes GIS modeling, comparative analysis, calculation of risk zones, field
surveys of facilities in Tashkent and other regions of Uzbekistan, as well as an assessment of the current
regulatory framework.
The study identified notable epidemiological risks associated with the unregulated proximity of transport
hubs to tuberculosis hospitals and dispensaries. The authors proposed three practical models of spatial
organization (“isolation,” “buffer,” and “integrated with enhanced biosafety”), together with recommendations
regarding sanitary protection zone dimensions, functional zoning, architectural and planning solutions, and
engineering infrastructure.
The practical significance of the research lies in the possibility of applying the obtained results to the
adjustment of the Tashkent General Plan through 2045, the design of new transport hubs, and the improvement
of sanitary-epidemiological standards and urban planning regulations.
The proposed solutions are aimed at simultaneously improving access to medical services for patients, reducing
the risks of intracity tuberculosis transmission, and increasing the efficiency of investments in transport and healthcare
infrastructure.
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