The design of transportation facilities mostly focuses on the need for vehicle and road geometries with less emphasis placed on pedestrian safety, comfort, and convenience. Pedestrian speed plays a crucial role in both transportation planning and the design of pedestrian facilities. So, the present study is focused on pedestrian crossing behavior at signalized intersections and mid-block sections considering the presence and absence of possible affecting parameters. Several parameters like the signal countdown display at the intersection, length of crossway, age and gender of the pedestrians, pedestrians moving alone or in a group, road geometry, and existing traffic volume in mid-block sections were considered while assessing the crossing characteristics of pedestrians. Considering the most effective parameters, multiple regression models were developed for estimating the speed of pedestrians while crossing through the signalized intersections and mid-block sections. The performance of the proposed models indicates an accurate assessment of pedestrian crossing speed in Indian traffic scenarios. Therefore, the present study will be useful for designing pedestrian signals and providing required facilities in mid-block sections to increase the ease and safety of pedestrian movements in crossways.


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    Title :

    A Study on Pedestrian Behavior in Different Road Traffic Facilities in Indian Traffic Scenario


    Additional title:

    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Urban Mobility India ; 2023 ; New Delhi, India October 27, 2023 - October 29, 2023



    Publication date :

    2024-12-15


    Size :

    18 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English






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