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Introduction

A number of solutions to Bangkok's traffic situation are being attempted. Several of these are described on the Internet. In this activity you will analyse one of the solutions.

Tasks

1. Form groups of five and look up the websites listed below. Each person is to report on one of the solutions described. Each person will be responsible for providing information on their solution to the whole group, so that by the end of the process all students have detailed information on all the solutions. This information could then be summarised in a chart format.

2. Using the information provided on the website you have selected, answer the following questions:
   • What is the solution?
   • What part of the traffic problem is your solution addressing?
   • How will it work?
   • In what way will your solution improve the situation?
   • Are there any disadvantages or weaknesses to this solution? Explain them.

3. Report back to the other members of your group, providing detailed information about the solution you focused on. Listen carefully and take notes while the other group members give their reports.

4. Visit the following website

   http://203.144.180.230/Internet/agenda/data/varaEnglish/8_agenda4.htm

   to see how a traffic management program needs to consider a wide range of integrated solutions in order to succeed.

Websites

Traffic offense points system
http://www.geocities.com/bkkriders/issues/pointsystem.html

Bangkok subway
http://www.2bangkok.com/2bangkok/Subway/

Ring road projects
http://www.2bangkok.com/2bangkok/MassTransit/ringroad.shtml

'Car-free' day
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/edu/edu_back/Oct2_8/learneng2.html

Bangkok Skytrain
http://www.2bangkok.com/2bangkok/Skytrain/

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