Citation

Santhosh K. Proc. Road Saf. Four Continents Conf. 2005; 13: 9p.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Conference Sponsor)

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Abstract

This paper will discuss about the benefits of traffic calming and the benefits derived from implementing traffic calming in various cities and the potential for applying similar strategies in a city like Bangkok where traffic congestion and decreased road safety are increasing. Traffic calming can help in achieving livable neighborhoods, reduce the car dependency, reduce urban sprawl, increase the efficiency of public transportation, reduce the traffic related pollution problems such as air and noise pollutions and also increase the non motorized means of travel like cycling and walking. Traffic calming has the greatest benefit not only to the pedestrians and the bicycle users but also to the regular car drivers by encouraging them to have a shift from their car dependent lifestyle to a more sustainable non-motorized travel. Traffic calming can also increase the efficiency and use of transit.