| Author | Kodittuwakku, Hasun Geeshawa |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.TE-18-07 |
| Subject(s) | Pedestrian crosswalks--Mathematical models
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering inTransportation Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The Chet Network is an at-grade transportation network developed by Dr. Surachet Pravinvongvuth with zero conflicting vehicle movement. The specialty of Chet network arises from its hexagonal grids which are substituted for typical square or rectangular shaped blocks.
More importantly, the Chet network does not consist of any intersectional control measures.Through previous studies it has been proven that Chet network have the potential to operate more efficiently and effectively than the existing grid network system. Apart from drivers, the
pedestrians are the most important entity to interact with any transportation network. Since pedestrian movement will affect the vehicle traffic in any network, pedestrian crossings/crosswalks act as the main means that pedestrian’s will cross the vehicle traffic safely.
Therefore, the pattern or the orientation which the pedestrian crossing should be implemented within a network such as Chet network should be investigated thoroughly. This study is implemented to further research into Chet network via microscopic-traffic simulations. The
pedestrian crossings implementation patterns is made similar to the principle rules of grid network which are mid-block and intersectional pedestrian crossings. The objective is to identify the most
optimal pattern that allows the Chet network to obtain its maximum operation levels. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Transportation Engineering (TE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Surachet Pravinvongvuth; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Kunnawee Kanitpong;Nakatsuji, Takashi; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2019 |