Non-Motorized Transportation in and around Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park, Samut Prakan

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are: 1) To study the characteristics and networks of non-motor vehicle transportation routes inside Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and the surrounding area; 2) To analyze peoples’ attitudes and satisfaction levels concerning the safety of non-motorized transportation options on routes leading to Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park; 3) To suggest guidelines for developing the safety of non-motor vehicle routes to Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park. A field survey and questionnaire were used as research tools. The results of the research show that transport inside Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park are limited to non-motorized options. However, the roads that lead to the park (to a distance of 800 meters), have neither separate sidewalks nor bike paths, thus forcing pedestrians and cyclists to share paths with motor vehicles. This has led the questionnaire respondents to express only an average level of satisfaction concerning bike route safety. It is recommended that guidelines for developing non-motor vehicle roads to the park should focus on: 1) Construction of designated separate sidewalks and bike paths; 2) The improvement and development of physical features of the park in order to promote walking and cycling; and 3) Construction and development of bicycle parking stations to facilitate multi-modal transport.