SUTP delivers training on planning and design for bicycles
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Dr. Thirayoot Limanond, was invited to
deliver a training on bicycle planning and design in the one-day
training course, organized by the Office of Energy Regional 10
(Chiang Mai) on Saturday 17th May 2008. This training
course was aimed to address the growing concerns on energy crisis
issues, by building capacity of Chiang Mai staff on designing bicycle
lanes, bicycle facilities as well as other bicycle programs. The
ultimate goal of this training is to promote the use of bicycle usage
in the Chiang Mai area.
The training course was hosted in the
meeting room of the Chiang Mai provincial office with more than 40
participants from various agencies, including Ministry of Transport,
department of highways, department of rural roads, Chiang Mai
municipality, and other local governments in Chiang Mai. Dr.
Thirayoot Limanond gave a presentation demonstrating how bicycle
lanes and other related facilities are successfully implemented in
countries where bicycles are the popular mode of transport.
