jismart2019022: "Transit Oriented Development (TOD) of Coastal Cities: Pattaya, Thailand"

Abstract

The study for development of a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) model for coastal cities should be given adequate attention consdering the current the physical environmental problems. Particularly for the sustainance of tourism development with regards to public transport system; Pattaya, Chonburi Province Thailand was selected as a case study to identify the appropriate TOD model to accommodate number of travels demands. Commuters’ behaviors and attitudes towards the selection of an electric public transport model in Pattaya city was studied in a holistic approach. This model is not only responsible for significant lowering of CO₂ emissions mode, but also improvement in capacity utilization in current transport solutions. To identify the factors that affects the selection of public transportation systems and compare them with the original transportation system used, future travel options must be determined under different conditions in order to analyze the changes in travel behaviors from personal modes to more public transport usage. Furthermore, the identification of the appropriate built environment that enhances future transit utilization as well as walkable environment, was incorporated in the study. Finally, a suitable development and planning policy is consequently recommended to ensure the sustainable tourism development in Pattaya city.