The Guidelines for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in Thailand
Keywords:
Transit Oriented Development (TOD),, Mixed land use,, Rail transit system,, PedestrianAbstract
Smart growth by using Transit oriented development (TOD) approach which is to develop an area of 400-500 meter surrounding transit stations with mixed land use. It can change an urban sprawl to be compact city along the transit stop position. Moreover, it can generate work and enhance economic growth to suburban area. Ridership numbers of rail transit system will increase definitely after implemented TOD. In contrast, car usages will be reduced which significantly impact cost of traveling and daily expense of people who live in suburban areas. Key elements of TOD are mixed land use in moderate to high density development, mixture design of building between vertical and horizontal expression such as residential, office building, shopping mall, and other commercial areas etc. The comfort and safety of pedestrian and bicycle facilities should be provided. The effective connection between all buildings and transportation system will add more performance of area usage. The variety of public transportation mode choices is also important to project. Moreover, an improving the agreement, rule and regulation such a reduction of car parking numbers in building in order to encourage the success of TOD projects.
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