| Author | Duangporn Prasertsubpakij |
| Call Number | AIT Diss. no.UE-12-04 |
| Subject(s) | Transportation--Evaluation--Thailand--Bangkok
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| Note | A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Environmental Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Dissertation ; no. UE-12-04 |
| Abstract | To shape efficient transportation, the main study is to develop mechanisms for assessing accessibility performance of the metro systems with a focus on sustainability and holistic approach . This study constructs a multi - dimensional assessment of accessibility considerations to scrutinize how user groups access metro services based on BMR empirical case. 600 individual passengers at various stations were asked to rate the questionnaire that simultaneously considers accessibility aspects of spatial, feeder connectivity, temporal, comfort /safety, psychosocial and other dimensions and 9 steps of methodology were carried out by using mixed - methods . The results of overall metro accessibility performance indicate d a fair level of accessibility; however, more explanation concerning different dimensions of accessibility emphasize d the need for a basic policy to improve built - environment at almost all stations . Furthermore, t he main findings based on U sers D isaggregated A ccessibility Model elucidated the potential effects of psychosocial, comfort and safety and other dimensions to the disabled, elderly, in fact, not performing well in light of their needs and abilities on their experiences with accessibility; while socioeconomic segments influences more to the rights of women in services accessible. The study suggests that, to balance the access priorities of groups on services, policy actions should emphasize acceptably safe access for individuals, cost efficient feeder services connecting the metro lines, socioeconomic influences and time allocation. Results based on three regression models indicate that improving the level of metro accessibility requires a comprehensive understanding of mixed - factors, especially the potential of TOD, cooperation among agencies, provision of incentives and eco - friendly design. In addition, discussions on integrated approach balancing different dimensions of accessibility and recommendations would contribute to accessibility - based knowledge and potential propensity to use the public transits towards transport sustainability |
| Year | 2012 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Dissertation ; no. UE-12-04 |
| Type | Dissertation |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Urban Environmental and Management (UE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Vilas Nitivattananon |
| Examination Committee(s) | Perera, Ranjith ;Kusakabe, Kyoko ;Pawinee Iamtrakul |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government (RTG) ;The Personnel Development Scholarship ;Rajabhat Chandrakasem University , Thailand |
| Degree | Thesis (Ph.D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2012 |