Managing of Motorcycle Safety Through Road Safety Applications

Authors

  • Pawinee Iamtrakul Center of Excellence in Urban Mobility Research and Innovation, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand
  • Sararad Chayphong Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Thammasat University, Thailand
  • Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao School of Transportation Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima
  • Thanapong Champahom สำนักวิชาวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีสุรนารี นครราชสีมา
  • Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha School of Transportation Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
  • Narit Hnoohom Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Keywords:

Road safety, Motorcycle rental, Application, Tourism

Abstract

This study focuses on the safety management in motorcycles rental through the development of road safety applications. The study area is Mueang district, Chiang Mai Province which is a bustling area of tourism activities for both Thais and foreigners. Based on 500 questionnaires from a total of 3 sample groups consisting of foreign tourists, government agencies, private sector, the application development can be researched through the experimental from the tourists in the study area. The results showed the preferable options of the applications are in terms of expenses. The less spending to be paid for using the application with variety options is more desirable (2.980) together with feature option of vehicle checking with 10 minutes (0.804). Along with driving skills assessments with an appropriate number of questions (0.906) and emergency function should be offered at a low cost (0.592). From the overall results, it reflected that aforementioned highlights play an important role as key functions in motorcycle rental applications. By applying this application, motorcycle rental users will be guaranteed their safer travel  with all necessary information designed for tourism promotion such as accident situations, traveling information, traffic regulations including tourist attractions information. Finally, the proposed function of motorcycle rental application will also help screening  qualified tourists making a rental and using motorbike  which will help reducing the risk of traveling by using motorcycle in Chiang Mai.

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Published

2021-06-30

How to Cite

Iamtrakul, P. ., Chayphong, S., Jomnonkwao, S., Champahom, T. ., Ratanavaraha, V., & Hnoohom, N. (2021). Managing of Motorcycle Safety Through Road Safety Applications. Local Administration Journal, 14(2), 145–158. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/colakkujournals/article/view/248629