Pedestrian characteristics in the walkways of transit stations in Bangkok | |
| Author | Khan, Md. Sumon Alam |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.GE-99-06 |
| Subject(s) | Pedestrian areas--Thailand--Bangkok Local transit stations--Thailand--Bangkok |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering., School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. GE-99-06 |
| Abstract | The study deals with the findings on the characteristics of Thai pedestrians in different transit stations in Bangkok. The objective of the study is to propose the suitable speed-density-flow relationship to determine the capacity of walkway facilities in Bangkok. As such speed, flow, and density data of pedestrians were collected in the several walkways of transit stations in Bangkok, namely Mochit Bangkok Mass Transit System station, Mochit Intercity Bus Terminal, and a major Bus Stop near Future Park Shopping Centre. First, several non-linear models such as exponential and logarithm models were calibrated to find the speed-density-flow relationship. However, maximum flow rates or capacities obtained in the non-linear models were found to be much lower than other previous studies in Bangkok and other countries. Moreover, their correlation of coefficients were also small, thus the non-linear models are not recommended for the Thai pedestrians along the transit stations. Finally, linear models were calibrated and found to be best suitable for Thai pedestrian along the different types of transit stations. The study revealed that capacities of the walkways of Mochit Bangkok Mass Transit System station, Mochit Intercity Bus Terminal, and the major Bus Stop near Future Park Shopping Centre were found to be 92 ped/m/min, 87 ped/m/min, and 95 ped/m/min, respectively. Also, the free flow speeds in Mochit Bangkok Mass Transit System station, Mochit Intercity Bus Terminal, and a major Bus Stop near Future Park Shopping Centre were found to be 78.20 m/min, 74.40 m/min, and 73.50 m/min, respectively. So, the relationship established could be used as the basis for the development of pedestrian design standards. In this study, the selected linear relationships of speed-flow-density were used to evaluate the required width of walkways near Chatuchak market and platform width of the BTS station. The results indicated that walkway near Chatuchak market need further widening to accommodate the demands and width of platform of BTS station is found to be well designed. |
| Year | 2000 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. GE-99-06 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Yordphol Tanaboriboon; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Takahashi, Kiyoshi;Pannapa Herabat; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Danish International Development Assistance; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2000 |