An Empirically-Grounded Emergent Approach to Modeling Pedestrian Behavior

2013 ◽  
pp. 625-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephane Bonneaud ◽  
William H. Warren
Keyword(s):  
Pedestrian Behavior

scholarly journals Does Pedestrian Penalty Affect Pedestrian Behavior? A Case of State of Qatar

2021 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 234-241
Author(s):  
Deepti Muley ◽  
Mohamed Kharbeche ◽  
Omar Ghonim ◽  
Ahmed Madkoor ◽  
Yousef Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Pedestrian Behavior

scholarly journals Research on the Use of Mobile Devices and Headphones on Pedestrian Crossings—Pilot Case Study from Slovakia

Safety ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Miroslava Mikusova ◽  
Joanna Wachnicka ◽  
Joanna Zukowska
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Pedestrian Behavior ◽  
The Road ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Interaction Factor ◽  
Future Work

The topic of the use of mobile devices and headphones on pedestrian crossings is much less explored in comparison to the use of the mobile phone while driving. Recent years have seen many discussions on this issue, especially in foreign countries. The Slovak Republic, however, has not been giving it enough attention (and it is not mentioned in the National Road Safety Plan for the Slovak Republic from 2011 to 2020). This paper aims to draw attention to this issue. It presents basic outputs of a pilot study on pedestrian safety, with a focus on the use of mobile devices and headphones at selected non-signalized pedestrian crossings in three Slovak cities. Overall, 9% of pedestrians used headphones or mobile devices at observed pedestrian crossings (4% of them used headphones, 1% used headphones and at same time used their mobile phone, 2% made phone calls and 2% used their mobile phones). While these numbers can be considered relatively low, the study proved that during weekdays every 2 min someone was using the crossing without fully focusing on crossing the road safely. Another main finding was that although the safety risk at pedestrian crossings is increased by factors such as rush hour traffic or reduced visibility, pedestrian behavior related to the use of mobile phones and headphones does not change. A safety assessment was also carried out at the crossings. The results show that pedestrian behavior is not affected by the level of safety of the crossing (e.g., visibility of the crossing for drivers). The results of the presented analysis suggest that action is needed to change that. Due to the lack of information about accidents involving pedestrians using mobile phones and headsets when crossing the road, no relevant statistical data could be analyzed. The dataset collected can be used as a basis for further investigation or comparisons with other countries of the relevant indicators. In future work, we would like to include a pedestrian–driver interaction factor focusing on driver speed behavior in relation to pedestrians (who are on or are about to step onto a pedestrian crossing) and identify critical situations caused by improper behavior of drivers and/or pedestrians. This will help to understand speed adjustment problems related to pedestrian crossings.

Impacts of Social Distancing on Pedestrian Behavior and Risk Perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1302-1306
Author(s):  
Kyra B. Phillips ◽  
Kelly N. Byrne ◽  
Branden S. Kolarik ◽  
Audra K. Krake ◽  
Young C. Bui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
The United States ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Pedestrian Behavior ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Over Time

Since COVID-19 transmission accelerated in the United States in March 2020, guidelines have recommended that individuals wear masks and limit close contact by remaining at least six feet away from others, even while outdoors. Such behavior is important to help slow the spread of the global pandemic; however, it may require pedestrians to make critical decisions about entering a roadway in order to avoid others, potentially creating hazardous situations for both themselves and for drivers. In this survey study, we found that while overall patterns of self-reported pedestrian activity remained largely consistent over time, participants indicated increased willingness to enter active roadways when encountering unmasked pedestrians since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Participants also rated the risks of encountering unmasked pedestrians as greater than those associated with entering a street, though the perceived risk of passing an unmasked pedestrian on the sidewalk decreased over time.

Attentional control, high intensity pleasure, and risky pedestrian behavior in college students

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 658-661 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Schwebel ◽  
Despina Stavrinos ◽  
Elizabeth M. Kongable
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Attentional Control ◽  
Pedestrian Behavior

Pedestrian Behavior at Signalized Intersection Crosswalks: Observational Study of Factors Associated with Distracted Walking, Pedestrian Violations, and Walking Speed

2018 ◽  
Vol 2672 (35) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan J. Russo ◽  
Emmanuel James ◽  
Cristopher Y. Aguilar ◽  
Edward J. Smaglik
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Signalized Intersections ◽  
Video Data ◽  
High Definition ◽  
Pedestrian Behavior ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Walking Speeds

In the past two decades, cell phone and smartphone use in the United States has increased substantially. Although mobile phones provide a convenient way for people to communicate, the distraction caused by the use of these devices has led to unintended traffic safety and operational consequences. Although it is well recognized that distracted driving is extremely dangerous for all road users (including pedestrians), the potential impacts of distracted walking have not been as comprehensively studied. Although practitioners should design facilities with the safety, efficiency, and comfort of pedestrians in mind, it is still important to investigate certain pedestrian behaviors at existing facilities to minimize the risk of pedestrian–vehicle crashes, and to reduce behaviors that may unnecessarily increase delay at signalized intersections. To gain new insights into factors associated with distracted walking, pedestrian violations, and walking speed, 3,038 pedestrians were observed across four signalized intersections in New York and Arizona using high-definition video cameras. The video data were reduced and summarized, and an ordinary least squares (OLS) regression model was estimated to analyze factors affecting walking speeds. In addition, binary logit models were estimated to analyze both pedestrian distraction and pedestrian violations. Ultimately, several site- and pedestrian-specific variables were found to be significantly associated with pedestrian distraction, violation behavior, and walking speeds. The results provide important information for researchers, practitioners, and legislators, and may be useful in planning strategies to reduce or mitigate the impacts of pedestrian behavior that may be considered unsafe or potentially inefficient.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF PEDESTRIAN BEHAVIOR AT CROSSWALKS AND EVALUATION OF FUNCTIONING PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 135-147
Author(s):  
Piotr GORZELAŃCZYK ◽  
Jakub BAZELA
Keyword(s):  
Pedestrian Behavior

scholarly journals PERILAKU PEJALAN KAKI TERHADAP PEMANFAATAN JALUR PEDESTRIAN DI KAWASAN PERDAGANGAN (Studi Kasus : Koridor Jalan Soeprapto Kota Gorontalo)

2016 ◽  
pp. 90-94
Author(s):  
Fendy Faisal Gobel
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Pattern ◽  
Open Area ◽  
Pedestrian Behavior

This research aimed to analyze the pedestrian behavior toward the utilization of pedestrian ways at the commerce area at Soeprapto street corridor, Gorontalo city. This research was conducted directly at the place and time where the research being observed. There were two kinds of the behavioral mapping used in this research; those were Place Centered Mapping and Person Centered mapping. The result of this research was showing that the area of pedestrians at Soeprapto street, Gorontalo cityit has already been not appropriate with the theory considering within its function and contentment. It was because it was also used for other various activities rather than walking. Pedestrian trackswere actually open area that ought to be used for walking rather than other activities, so that it will not change the behavioral pattern in utilizing the tracks.

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