The effect of “yield to pedestrians” policy enforcement on pedestrian street crossing behavior: A 3-year case study in Xi’an, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 172-180
Author(s):  
Chang Wang ◽  
Hongjia Zhang ◽  
Hui Wang ◽  
Rui Fu
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 283-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
David C. Schwebel ◽  
Yue Wu ◽  
Marissa Swanson ◽  
Peixia Cheng ◽  
Peishan Ning ◽  
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Author(s):  
Xuehao Chu

This paper defines a reality-based approach to soliciting stated preference data. It is related to existing preference methods in regard to both a common conceptual framework and recent trends in the literature. The reality-based approach is compared with the standard approach in both general characteristics and design procedures. Its expectations-based validity is illustrated with an application to pedestrian street-crossing behavior in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The approach combines the realism of revealed-preference surveys and the flexibility of standard stated preference surveys. It adds to the toolbox of travel behavior research.


2011 ◽  
Vol 368-373 ◽  
pp. 3280-3283
Author(s):  
Xiao Long Li ◽  
Wu Kui Zheng ◽  
Peng Wei ◽  
Yang Li

This paper mainly discussed the relation between human behave and space configuration, in order to analysis and optimize the space of urban commercial pedestrian street. In this paper, Xi'an Shu-Yuan-Men commercial pedestrian space has been chosen as a case study. Firstly, a model has been built by using space syntax on the basis of the space network, and an analysis and optimization has been offered from the technical level. Secondly, combined with space network, by recording and analysis of the human behavior, a feedback has been offered to the model according to the actual needs. At last, a final comprehensive optimization plan has been carried out. The purpose of this plan is trying to improve the shopping and leisure environment of the mall and comprehensive Land use efficiency.


Author(s):  
Otmar Bock ◽  
Uwe Drescher ◽  
Wim van Winsum ◽  
Thomas F Kesnerus ◽  
Claudia Voelcker-Rehage

Virtual reality technology can be used for ecologically valid assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive deficits. This article expands the scope of applications to ecologically valid multitasking. A commercially available driving simulator was upgraded by adding an ever-changing sequence of concurrent, everyday-like tasks. Furthermore, the simulator software was modified and interfaced with a non-motorized treadmill to yield a pedestrian street crossing simulator. In the latter simulator, participants walk on through a virtual city, stop at busy streets to wait for a gap in traffic, and then cross. Again, a sequence of everyday-like tasks is added. A feasibility study yielded adequate “presence” in both virtual scenarios, and plausible data about performance decrements under multi-task compared to single-task conditions. The present approach could be suitable for the assessment and training of multitasking skills in older adults and neurological patients.


Author(s):  
Xuehao Chu ◽  
Michael R. Baltes

The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of developing a statistically estimated model of pedestrian quality of service for midblock street crossings as part of its Multimodal Quality of Service Program. This model is to be used in evaluating the level of service of street segments for pedestrian street crossing. The actual development of the model, including methodological issues explored, data collection, and model calibration and validation, is reported separately. A process was used to select potential determinants of perceived pedestrian quality of service for midblock street crossings. This process is structured and involves two steps. The first step involves the selection of a set of potential determinants through a theoretical analysis of pedestrian behavior for street crossing. The theoretical consideration ensures that these potential determinants have a sound behavioral foundation. The second step involves narrowing down this theoretical set through a practical analysis of planning needs and data requirements by an advisory committee. This practical consideration ensures that the final set of potential determinants and the model both are practically relevant.


10.32866/7345 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Soleil Cloutier ◽  
Ugo Lachapelle ◽  
Andrew Howard

This paper examines the relationship between reported collisions involving pedestrians and interaction rates based on field observation of street crossing behavior at selected urban intersections in Quebec, Canada (n=60). Data from a naturalistic observational study of pedestrian street crossing behavior was used to calculate interaction rates (n= 4286 observations) per intersection. Collisions (2003-2012, n=358 pedestrian collisions) were mapped and pooled at the same intersections to evaluate the relationship between the two. We found a positive and significant correlation between collisions (all-years) and interaction rates (Spearman’s coefficient between 0.329 and 0.340). This seems to be particularly the case on larger arterial roads.


Author(s):  
Dr. Indrani Chakraborty ◽  
Dr. Subhrajit Banerjee

The early stages of urban development people tended to focus on solving the problem of vehicular traffic, so now a large number of existing roadways are occupied by vehicles, triggering disputes and problems about pedestrian safety and comfort. Despite its modernistic and functionalistic origins, the pedestrian street became an important theme for many writers interested in the social life, history, scale and aesthetics of the traditional European towns The territorial strategy of the pedestrian precinct is primarily about demarcating a certain territory for pedestrian use, prohibiting car traffic, and limiting cycle traffic within the area. urban growth with sprawl is completely unpleasant and unwanted and the correct solution is “intermediate cities” to integrate all of the suitable aspects in a city. As you considered, this article discusses about pedestrianization and its benefits. In a city with large growth especially in developing countries, one of the cases that usually are neglected is pedestrianisation and attendance of citizens in urban spaces.


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