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Traffic and Transportation for Sustainable Environment, Mobility and Access - Application of a Comprehensive and Integrated Approach to Policy development in the Rattanakosin Area of Bangkok


Author(s): Transport Division (TD)
Economic Sector(s): (1) Road transport
ESCAP Reference No.: ST/ESCAP/2171
Division/Office: Transport
Published Date: 2001
Country: Thailand
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This report discusses participatory approaches to planning and development in Bangkok Metropolitan Area on local transport planning. It provides a background of the Rattanakosin Pilot Project aiming at contributing solutions of the traffic and transportation problems. The elements of the participatory planning process are outlined. Various issues related to institutional development are discussed. Action plans to support people's initiatives in urban development and to alleviate traffic/transport problems are presented.




Preface

Introduction

 

The Rattanakosin Pilot Project

 

The Planning and Policy Development Process

 

 

Part I:

Proposals for Development of Institutions and Support to People’s Initiatives in Development

 

Introduction

 

Institutional Development

 

Support to People’s Initiatives in Development

 

 

Part II

Technical Action Plans

 

Introduction

 

Road Classification

 

Pedestrian-friendly Roads and Streets

 

Improvement of Bus Service

 

Integration of Public Transport

 

Traffic Restraint and Demand Management

 

Comprehensive Parking Policy

 

School Travel Plans

 

Traffic Calming

 

Community Traffic Warden Programme

 

Correction of Poor Road Using Habits

 

Commuting from the Thonburi side of the Chao Phrya River

 

Collective and Shared Responsibility for the Development of Rattanakosin

 

Conclusions




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