Bicycling Network Development for Tourism and Travel in Wiang Phayao, Thailand

Abstract

This study aims to analyse and present the Bicycling Network for Tourism and Traveling in Wiang Phayao. The researcher first studied the potential of road transportation network to develop a bicycle network for tourism in Wiang Phayao by analyzing the provincial transportation plan, transit map and popular route of traveler in Wiang Phayao. The researcher also studied criteria of bicycle route design by using the Multi Criteria Analysis: MCA which can be presented 2 optional bicycle networks. From the analysis of optional bicycle network for tourism and traveling by using computer program technique called “Space Syntax” found the second option is more suitable to develop the bicycle route than the first option because of the high tendency of travelling and travelers who are not local people will understand the characteristic of routes more than first option.