Water transportation study along the Chao Phraya River | |
| Author | Balberona, Justinieta T. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. GT-88-32 |
| Subject(s) | Shipping--Chao Phraya River Inland water transportation--Chao Phraya River |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-88-32 |
| Abstract | Parallel to the acceleration of urban growth comes the need for the safe , reliable transport services to meet the increasing transport demand. This study investigated the adequacy of waterborne public transport services of alleviating the pressures of congestion experienced by land transport facilities. Apparently, the existence of water trans port modes such as long-tailed boats and ferry boats are attributable to the geographical location of Bangkok. While long-tailed boats operate arterially into the interior canals of Chao Phraya River , ferry boats offer direct transverse travel. Consequently, system and operational characteristics of these modes were investigated. The characteristics of the users, their travel behavior and their attitudes toward the system were likewise determined. Long-tailed boats provide fast and convenient shared taxi offering door- to- pier and pier- to- door services to the commuting populace of either side of the canals. Capacities ranging from 20 to 32 passengers adequately provided room for crouching but relatively comfortable sitting position. Ferry boats on the other hand are capable of providing direct and short access to 50-120 passengers. Services provided by these systems are reliable with remarkable headways. It was found that users are composed dominantly of work bound "choice" passengers who have an option to choose between services offered by land transport and waterborne facilities. Patronages apparently stem from the systems' ability of providing fast and shorter travel time coupled with convenience of access. The inevitability of traffic jams and inadequacy of roadway networks made travel by land transport modes long-distance and indirect. However, the government has little control over the boat operations. Decisions regarding the arrangements of operations and pricing systems are left entirely to the operators. Consequently, service irregularities, indefinite fare structures and minimal safety measures against weather fluctuations occur. Fluctuations in passenger travel demand eventually resulted. |
| Year | 1989 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-88-32 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Yordphol Tanaboriboon; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Inamura, Hajime ;Kuroda, Koji |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Australia ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1989 |