Abstract
This paper presents a study of land use transportation interaction in the developing countries context. Several issues regarding the development of land use model in developing metropolis are discussed. A case study of Bangkok is presented. The present situation of urban and transport development is described, showing that land use interaction is not explicitly considered in the transportation analysis. Empirical evidence from the railway projects shows that interaction of land use and transportation interaction is quite strong and must not be ignored. To analyze land use and transportation interaction, an effective tool is required. Among the existing urban models, TRANUS is selected as a pilot system for Bangkok for several reasons. The design and calibration of Bangkok model are described. Scenario analyses provide insight how land use is incorporated in the comprehensive urban transportation analysis scheme. Policies such as road pricing or TOD are effective countermeasures to compact the city and relieve traffic congestion. Lessons learned from the present system gave an idea of to develop an integrated land-use transport and the environment for Bangkok.
