Transit-Triggered migration : an investigation of the factors shaping residential decisions to move out of the are near the new MRT Yellow Line station | |
| Author | Teeradech Kettakian |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.TE-23-02 |
| Subject(s) | Migration, Internal--Thailand--Case studies Decision making Urban transportation--Thailand |
| 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 examines the factors influencing individuals' perceptions and decisions regarding relocation or staying in neighborhoods surrounding the MRT Yellow Line. We investigate general factors, travel-related factors, and the quality of service provided by the MRT Yellow Line. Additionally, we explore the factors affecting moving-out decisions among individuals residing in areas with demographic characteristics similar to those affected by the MRT Yellow Line. To achieve this, we employ the binary logistic regression model and compare the results with those obtained from a comparable area to control for potential influences stemming from the presence of the rail. The study encompasses various neighborhoods along the newly established transit line, including those that had not exhibited substantial signs of neighborhood transformation before or after the station's introduction. The findings suggest that factors such as age, occupation, education, marital status, travel purpose, trend of rent or land, trend of travel convenience, and the extent of service of the MRT Yellow Line significantly influence residents' perceptions. Additionally, factors including age, occupation, average household incomes, marital status, number of family members, homeownership status, length of residence, travel time between their residence and workplaces, and reliability of the MRT Yellow Line impact migration decisions. Comparing these factors with a nearby area unaffected by the Yellow Line subway reveals that age, occupation, average monthly household income, and marital status significantly influence moving-out decisions, suggesting the MRT Yellow Line's crucial role in shaping these factors.Overall, this research contributes to understanding the complex dynamics between transit infrastructure, demographic characteristics, and residents' perceptions and migration decisions in urban areas. Moreover, it provides valuable insights for urban planners, policymakers, and stakeholders involved in transit-oriented development projects. |
| Year | 2024 |
| 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) | Royal Thai Government Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 |