Interview with Assistant Professor Dr. Sanya Lopyaem

Current Position: Department of Urban Design and Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University

Topic: “Bicycle Paths in Bangkok According to Urban Planning Principles”

Aired on Thai TV Channel 3 on May 14-15, 2015, with the following key questions:

  • The area and length of existing bicycle lanes in Bangkok (BKK)
  • Is the length and area sufficient?
  • The number of cyclists on the roads
  • Can Bangkok residents use bicycles as a substitute for cars?
  • The rules for sharing the road between cars and bicycles
  • Does the government or BKK have policies to encourage people to use bicycles instead of cars? If so, how?
  • If one wants to start using a bicycle instead of a car in daily life, how should they begin? Are there any limitations?


 

 

Reference article from RIDER website. Thank you very much.

https://rider.in.th/article/87-bangkok-cycle-tracks-in-urban-planning-perspective.html