Exploring the influence of facility layout on traffic operation in the motorway rest area | |
| Author | Chanasphorn Karnchanaphitak |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.TE-22-06 |
| Subject(s) | Roadside rest areas--Thailand Traffic engineering--Simulation methods |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Transportation Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study focuses on the significance of parking space in rest areas and the potential influence of facility layouts on traffic operation. While recent rest area designs have incorporated additional facilities, their interaction with traffic operations has been overlooked. The choice of parking spaces by drivers is influenced by the location of these facilities, as they seek to minimize walking and driving distances. The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of various facility layouts on the motorway rest area traffic. Behavioral data, including parking duration and facility visits, were collected through CCTV cameras and used as input for traffic simulation. Multiple scenarios were simulated with different traffic circulation patterns and facility layouts to evaluate traffic performance. The findings indicate that the layout incorporating the demand distribution concept offers the best overall network performance of the rest area among the simulated scenarios. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Transportation Engineering (TE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kunnawee Kanitpong |
| Examination Committee(s) | Ampol Karoonsoontawong;Santoso, Djoen San |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Loom Nam Khong Pijai (Greater Mekong Subregion) Scholarships |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2023 |