Development of Traffic Management Model Using Public Electric Bus System in Bangkok Area

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) study the factors affecting the success of solving traffic problems in Bangkok, 2) study measures to support the introduction of public electric buses to provide services to the public in Bangkok, and 3) develop a traffic management model with a public electric bus system in Bangkok. This research was conducted using qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews with 25 people, including policymakers, policy implementers, stakeholders, and researchers involved in traffic and transportation. The data was analyzed in terms of content.
The research results found that:
1. Factors affecting the success of solving traffic problems in Bangkok the research results found that there were 9 factors as follows: 1) The policy that was set had academic theories and empirical evidence as proof. 2) Having work standards. 3) Responsibility and evaluation. 4) Having a clear structure and responsibility for the agency. 5) Enforcement of the law. 6) Efficiency in planning and control. 7) Politics and environmental management. 8) Leadership and cooperation. And 9) Organizational competence.
2. Measures to support the introduction of public electric buses to provide services to the public in Bangkok. It was found that there were specific lanes for public electric buses, not allowing other types of vehicles to drive or limiting them to other types using the least amount of lanes. Can determine the time of vehicle release and arrival.
3. Measures to support the introduction of public electric buses to provide services to the public in the Bangkok area. There are 9 success factors in solving traffic problems in the Bangkok area. The main principle is “must make the cost of using private cars higher than using public electric buses.”