Analysis of Pedestrian Traffic in Elevated Skytrain Station: A Case Study Siam BTS Station in Bangkok
Keywords:
Pedestrian traffic, Models, NFPA 130, PTV Viswalk, Skytrain stationAbstract
The trend of increasing rates of citizens making the area’s density undependable has resulted in personal cars and public transportation systems on the road not being developed as well as they should, so the railway transportation system is an appropriate option. A critical component of the tram project that enables the project to be efficient is the tram station used to park the service user. This research aims to analyze and compare pedestrian traffic at elevated train stations. Using simulation models, the model can display traffic networks and travel patterns of pedestrians to be consistent with the actual area by using input data that matches the actual area conditions. Be aware of the layout of each type of platform, both a 2-story model and a 3-story model with electric train tracks in the middle of the station and electric train tracks at the edge of the station, which have strengths and weaknesses in the use of passenger travel time within the station of each type. The research will study each type of train station to compare the appropriate format for use, with a total of six platform formats, and use Siam Station as a model for modeling both passenger numbers and width. The length is simulated with a model (PTV VISSIM) by simulating travel within the station, divided into three types. Type 1 involves walking down from the platform to connect to public transportation. The second type involves walking up to the platform to board the electric train, and the last type involves passengers walking up and down. The obtained model compares with the data surveyed from the actual location. Research results: Type 1: walk down only 2-story platforms; Type 1: 3-level platforms; and Type 6: take the least time. Type 2: Walk-up only; 2-story platform, type 1, and 3-level platform, type 6, use the least time; type 3 walks up and down the 2-story platform, type 2, and the 3-story platform, type 5, takes the least time.
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