A study on pedestrian characteristics in Bangkok | |
| Author | Guyano, Jocelyn A. |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-87-35 |
| Subject(s) | Traffic engineering--Thailand--Bangkok Sidewalks Pedestrian areas--Thailand--Bangkok |
| 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-87-35 |
| Abstract | This study dealt with the examination and investigation of the characteristics and service requirements of pedestrians and pedestrian facilities in Bangkok. Data were collected on walkways, stairways and signalized crossings as well as escalators with the aid of video cassette recorder. Walking speed of Thai pedestrians was found to be 72. 94 m/min comparatively lower to western pedestrians walking speed of 82 m/min on walkways. Men significantly walk faster than female pedestrians. Walking speed of pedestrians at signalized crossing was found to be 76. 52 m/min significantly higher as compared to normal walking speed on walkways. At stairways Thai pedestrians walking speeds were 31. 16 ml min and 36. 22 m/min in ascending and descending directions, respectively. Results indicated that staircase riser height have an effect on walking speed, with an increase in riser height, t here is a decrease in walking speed both in ascending and descending directions. Model s on speed-density-flow relationships were calibrated and eval uat ed, the maximum flow and the corresponding critical area occupancy were determined both on walkways and stairways. Levels of service standards were proposed based on these analyses, which could be useful as criteria in planning pedestrian walkways and stairways. Nominal capacity of small and large escalators were found to be 52% and 64%, respectively which were lower as compared to the 75% nominal capacities recommended in U. S . and Europe for both small and large escalators. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-87-35 |
| 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, 1988 |