The Study on Traffic Volume of Entrance - Exit Gates of Naresuan University for Solving Traffic Congestion in Peak Period

Abstract

  Traffic congestion at the entrance and exit of Naresuan University during rush hour is an ongoing problem that requires additional solutions to cover areas with traffic congestion. This study aims to analyze the volume of vehicles entering and exiting Naresuan University during peak periods, analyze the level of service (LOS) of the roads at the entrance and exit of Naresuan University, and propose solutions to solve traffic congestion at the entrance and exit of Naresuan University at the gates with traffic congestion during peak period. This study, a survey of the physical characteristics and traffic volume at the entrance and exit of Naresuan University, was conducted to collect the data during the morning peak period (7:00–11:00 AM). The survey results of physical characteristics and traffic volume were used to analyze the LOS of the roads at the entrance and exit of Naresuan University. The level of service of the roads will help identify areas with traffic congestion. The results found that the gates with the most traffic congestion during the morning peak period are Gate 4 and Gate 5, which had a LOS F, indicating that it is necessary to solve the traffic congestion problem during the morning peak period at the entrances and exits on Gates 4 and 5. Based on the result of this study, a solution is suggested to solve traffic congestion during the morning peak period, which is to adjust the route of the university's electric bus by adding a pick-up and drop-off point outside the university. This will include parking areas for cars or motorcycles to encourage travelers to use the university's electric bus service.