| Author | Jain, Alok |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-93-38 |
| Subject(s) | Trip generation--Thailand--Bangkok
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of
Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-93-38 |
| Abstract | Trip generation modeling is the first step of transportation planning. This study attempts to
develop a predictive model of trip generation for Central Business District (CBD) of Bangkok.
The CBD, identified at Silom, Sathorn and Suriwong roads, is marred by growing traffic
congestion and unplanned growth and concentration of business activities. It also analyzes the trip
making behavior of the employee population within the study area. Based on the attitudes and the
model, some policy implications are also discussed.
The business trip behavior reveals that car is the most preferred mode, specially for
meeting purposes. Usage of public transportation modes is minimal. It was found that mode used
for commuting remains the most predominant mode during the day. Comfort and faster access are
considered to be the major motivation factors for car usage. Attitude towards public
transportation is unoptimistic and, therefore, modal shift within the existing system seems to be
bleak.
The trip generation pattern from business land use divulges that banks are the highest
generator of vehicular traffic, while insurance companies and other offices being the least. The
peak periods were found to lie between 7.30 to 9.30 am for morning peak and 4.00 to 6.00 pm for
evening peak. The peak periods share almost one-third of the total daytime traffic.
Modeling exhibits very good results of trips generated with respect to building
characteristics taken as explanatory variables. Car trip generation is dependent upon site area,
floor area ratio (FAR) and attached parking size. Motorcycle trips are related to the similar
variables, except type of building land use instead of parking size. Application analysis of the
models indicate that non-parking trips increase with the decrease in attached parking size and viceversa. |
| Year | 1993 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-93-38 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Hokao, Kazunori ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Yordphol Tanaboriboon;Takeyama, Yasushi; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Austria; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology |