Area governments say Sukhumvit is root of Pattaya-area transport problems

PATTAYA:--Pattaya-area officials say Sukhumvit Road sits at the heart of the area’s traffic problems and a land transport “master plan” to be delivered next year should focus on solving the highway’s congestion woes.

At a June 9 hearing on the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration’s plan, chaired by DASTA’s deputy director, Damrong Saengkaweelert, government officials representing Pattaya, Banglamung, Najomtien and Nongprue all targeted Sukhumvit as a key to fixing the region’s growing traffic problem.

Consultants from Pisut Technology Co., which was hired to draft the master plan over the next 270 days, said Pattaya suggested the plan should recommend Sukhumvit Road be altered to increase capacity.

In its comments, the city also called for promotion of sidewalks, allocation of parking areas around events and activities, and implementing technology to solve traffic issues.

Full story:http://www.pattayamail.com/localnews/area-governments-say-sukhumvit-is-root-of-pattaya-area-transport-problems-38734

-- Pattaya Mail 2014-06-20

Just ban vehicles with Bangkok number plates - problem solved!

A bypass...

A road, from Chonburi to Sattihip, dual carriageway, no buildings fronting on to it, fenced off, a few designated on and off ramps at primary inter sections, no "U" turns and no stopping.