Effects of Pedestrianization on the Commercial and Retail Areas: Study in Khao San Road, Bangkok

Pedestrianization of retail areas is a strategy commonly implemented in city centers. It has various impacts on traffic speeds and increases the quality of life for the people living, working, and visiting the area of implementation. In addition, it also impacts on commercial and retail businesses in the area of implementation. This study focused on determining the effect of pedestrianization on the retail and commercial businesses of Khao San Road, Bangkok. Results of this study were in line with prior studies conducted in other cities. Qualitative research methods were used, and results showed that business owners reported an increase of sales volume since pedestrianization and all respondents reported a noticeable increase in the quality of life in the area. It is recommended that the implementing authorities undertake similar projects in retail/commercial districts throughout Bangkok to boost sales volumes and increase liveability in these areas.

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Authors:
- Kumar, Santosh
- Ross, William
Publication Date: 2006-9

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Print
Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
Pagination: pp 37-48
Serial:
- World Transport Policy & Practice
- Volume: 13
- Issue Number: 1
- Publisher: Eco-Logica Limited
- ISSN: 1352-7614
- Serial URL: http://worldtransportjournal.com/

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Central business districts; City planning; Pedestrian flow; Pedestrian movement; Retail trade; Traffic mitigation; Urban transportation policy
Geographic Terms: Bangkok (Thailand)
Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01045082
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Mar 11 2007 11:48PM