Traffic Congestion Mitigation Project in Bangkok, Thailand Completed by the Toyota Mobility Foundation
April 20 2017 - 6:09AM
JCN Newswire (English)
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) inaugural project to
mitigate traffic congestion in Bangkok, Thailand has ended. TMF
held a closing ceremony to share the outcomes of the project.
The project began in April 2015 with a grant of 110 million Thai
Baht (approximately 400 million Japanese Yen) to Chulalongkorn
University. The team implemented measures to help control the
amount of traffic and manage its flow in the Sathorn Road district
of Bangkok where a variety of factors create heavy congestion.
These measures comprise a guideline for cross sectoral
collaboration to achieve these goals.
Measures to control the amount of traffic:
- Establish a Park & Ride system to promote the use of public
transportation
- Provide a shuttle bus service to local schools to reduce the
number of private cars dropping off and picking up students
- Build an information system through a mobile application to
promote use of the Park & Ride and determine best routes with
shortest commuting times
- Promote flexible work hours among local companies to stagger the
commuting times to mitigate a concentration of traffic volume
Measures to manage the traffic flow:
- Identify bottlenecks through traffic simulation analysis &
the introduction of solutions such as exclusive bus lanes and no
parking zones
- Optimize traffic signals with digital support tools adopted by
the local police
In June 2016, during a two-week trial period, the team implemented
additional measures such as reversible lanes for use during peak
congestion hours and bus stop relocations. The team then evaluated
each measure, measuring traffic flow.
To continue mitigating traffic congestion, it is important that the
community lead and maintain these activities. To those ends, the
team formulated these measures into a Roadmap to lead cross
sectoral cooperation across companies, government, and academia. In
February 2017, the team proposed the Roadmap to an advisory body of
the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand.
TMF Chairman Akio Toyoda, concurrently president of Toyota Motor
Corporation, said "In this project, we have not only been supported
by the Chulalongkorn University, but also by the city of Bangkok,
the local police, citizens and many companies with understanding
and great cooperation. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I
am extremely pleased that TMF, which aims to work closely with
local communities, to cooperate with efforts by regional entities.
I would like to make use of the much learning through this project
for the future activities of TMF and contribute to development of a
more mobile society."
Chulalongkorn University Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr.
Supot said "This is a project to find sustainable mobility systems
for cities that reduce travelling time, expense, energy consumption
and environmental issues. It is important to utilize knowledge and
technology for traffic management and collaborate across all
sectors. I believe that this project demonstrates a case of a
sustainable mobility system though the Roadmap. I would like to
express my sincere thanks to TMF for this project."
About the Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation was established in August 2014 to
support the development of a more mobile society. The Foundation
aims to support strong mobility systems while eliminating
disparities in mobility. It utilizes Toyota's expertise in
technology, safety, and the environment, working in partnership
with universities, government, non-profit organizations, research
institutions and other organizations to address mobility issues
around the world. Programs include resolving urban transportation
problems, expanding the utilization of personal mobility, and
developing solutions for next generation mobility.
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation
(TSE:7203; NYSE:TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937
to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of
December 2013, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 52
overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions.
Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 170 countries and regions.
For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota
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