Effect of Congestion Charging on Traffic Condition in the Inner Area of Bangkok

Authors

  • Muanmas Wichiensin Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Kroekkiat Angkanawisalya Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Congestion Charging, Traffic Modeling Software, Bangkok

Abstract

This paper presents traffic simulation software that can simulate the traffic in a network where congestion charge exists. The software was modified from the existing transportation software, which was previously developed by the authors. The software allows the examination of the effect of congestion charge on a traffic network. In the present investigation, a case study of the inner area of Bangkok was assessed due to its high average income, high employment rate and high traffic density. The model was calibrated using the traffic volume and average speed. It was found that under the condition of this study, 10 Baht congestion charge would lead to the highest average network speed at 45.96 km./hr. which are higher than average network speed when no congestion charge about 19.82%.

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Published

2020-03-31

How to Cite

Wichiensin, M., & Angkanawisalya, K. (2020). Effect of Congestion Charging on Traffic Condition in the Inner Area of Bangkok. Science and Engineering Connect, 43(1), 3–16. retrieved from https://ph04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SEC/article/view/10619

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Vol. 43 No. 1 (2020): January - March

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Research Article

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