Public Awareness in sus. transportation promotion
Public Awareness in sustainable transportation promotion by Carlos F. Pardo and Thirayoot Limanond A city fair in Bangkok, 2005. Photo by Carlos F. Pardo Public awareness is a fundamental for any successful sustainable transport initiative. People have thoughts, feelings and...
Mass Rapid Transit Options
Mass Rapid Transit Options By Thirayoot Limanond and Carlos F. Pardo Mass transit is an essential transport mode that offers mobility to every one in the city. It provides accessibility to work, school, shopping, leisure and other activities, along predefined fixed routes with a fare...
Developing carfree areas in historical city centers
Developing carfree areas in historical city centers By Manfred Breithaupt and Carlos F. Pardo Until a few years ago, most urban proposals were directed towards modernization of cities. Everybody would look for a city that would have steel buildings and immense infrastructure all over...
Motorised vs. nonmotorised vehicles in Bangkok
Motorised vs. nonmotorised vehicles in Bangkok A typical day in Bangkok starts with a traffic jam around most of the city. People that have high income may use their cars to get to their jobs, others may use a taxi. Though buses, Skytrain (elevated rail system) and MRT...
Non-motorised transport in developing countries
Non-motorised transport in developing countries By Santhosh Kodukula Pedestrianised Nanjing Road, Shanghai is one of the highest rent districts in China. Photo by Walter Hook, ITDP Rapid...
Article on BRT
Newspaper Article on BRT (in Thai) A local newspaper in Bangkok, Mathichon, has published an article by our Asia-project Co-ordinator Mr. Thirayoot Limanond. The article was based on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), explaining the merits and the advantages of BRT in developing cities. The article...
Sourcebook Overview
GIZ Sourcebook for Decision-Makers in Developing Cities What is the Sourcebook? This Sourcebook on Sustainable Urban Transport addresses the key areas of a sustainable transport policy framework for a developing city. The Sourcebook consists of 30 modules. All modules are available in...