Factors Influencing Public Acceptance of Congestion Charge Implementation in Bangkok Economic Zone

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the level of acceptance towards the congestion charge scheme in the economic areas of Bangkok. The study identifies key factors influencing acceptance to provide policymakers with insights into      the critical determinants affecting public acceptance of     the scheme in advance. This understanding can help increase the likelihood of successful implementation of the congestion charge scheme in Bangkok's economic zones while addressing potential resistance from the public. Careful consideration    of these factors ensures that the measures align more closely with public needs and reduces potential negative impacts arising from the implementation. The analysis employs    an ordinal logistic regression model. Respondents include individuals who regularly commute in and out of the economic zones during weekday rush hours. The survey gathers information on socioeconomic characteristics, travel behaviors, and levels of acceptance towards the congestion charge, categorized as agreeing, neutral, or disagreeing. The data     is collected through a stated preference survey, and the analysis is conducted using R-Studio Package MASS to determine the significance of variables influencing acceptance.       The findings indicate that the factors positively influencing acceptance include income, the number of vehicles owned   by the household, and the distance from home to the nearest train station, respectively. On the other hand, factors negatively affecting acceptance include traveling with luggage. The model achieves an accuracy rate of 60.11% for the dataset used in the analysis.