At King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), the Walk and Bike Society is a flagship initiative designed to promote sustainable and active mobility through the enhancement of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure across campus. The initiative supports KMUTT’s vision of creating a safe, healthy, and eco-friendly walking environment that connects people and places efficiently.

A key feature of this initiative is the development of covered walkways that interconnect buildings, enabling students and staff to move comfortably between facilities regardless of weather conditions. These green walkways are lined with flowering and ornamental plants, contributing to both aesthetic appeal and increased campus vegetation, while providing a refreshing and pleasant walking experience.

Pedestrian design at KMUTT prioritizes comfort, safety, and accessibility. Each pathway is designed to be physically and functionally comfortable, sheltered from wind and rain, and shaded from sunlight. The layout of campus walkways follows a well-organized network that integrates safety signage, traffic control measures, and universal design principles, ensuring accessibility for all users, including persons with disabilities.

By encouraging walking and cycling as preferred modes of transportation, KMUTT enhances the quality of campus life, reduces carbon emissions, and supports the university’s broader Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan.

Progress Toward Goals

Status (2025): Achieved 57% of pedestrian pathways are now designed as green covered walkways, supporting KMUTT’s walking campus vision
Target: 50% of all pedestrian pathways to be green-covered walkways by 2024

Covered walkway

Pedestrian crossing

Street lamp

Bicycle lane

Safety sign

Disabled Pedestrians