Road users’ evaluations and perceptions of road infrastructure, trip characteristics, and daily trip experiences across countries

The aim of the article is to analyze three variants of modernization and reconstruction of a road intersection, which in practice is the cause of numerous collisions and accidents. Detailed design solutions are presented for them. The aim of the analyses is to indicate an effective solution that, taking into account technical modifications of the road system elements, will ensure the functionality of the road system to the highest degree and significantly reduce the number of road incidents. To indicate the optimal solution, quantitative data (cost and duration of activities for three options) and qualitative data (determined based on the own experience and knowledge of road industry experts) is analyzed. The authors refer to many criteria of various natures (e.g., economic, technical, functional, environmental, social), which allow for comprehensive consideration of the current requirements of road users and changing circumstances, among others a steady increase in the number of vehicles and growing social expectations in terms of road parameters. Considering the presented analyses and arguments, the authors recommend option 1 as optimal. This is the most expensive solution among those analyzed and with the longest implementation time, however, taking into account the long-term prognosis of the direction and scope of changes to the existing standards and requirements for road infrastructure, it can be stated that option 1 meets them to the highest degree, and also has the greatest potential. The envisaged solution ensures high standards of the quality of road infrastructure use in terms of functionality, capacity, technical parameters, as well as the safety of traffic participants related to the smoothness of the journey, reduction of the number of collisions and accidents.

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Overview of cycling tourism in the Pomeranian voivodship

AUTOBUSY – Technika Eksploatacja Systemy Transportowe ◽

10.24136/atest.2018.266 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (6) ◽

pp. 1278-1283

Author(s):

Ewa Wasik ◽

Katarzyna Turoń ◽

Piotr Czech ◽

Grzegorz Sierpiński

Keyword(s):

Critical Mass ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

Road Users ◽

Great Area

Pomeranian Voivodship thanks to the diversity of nature and terrain - the plains in Żuławy, hills in Kashubia, is a great area for cycling tourism. Pomeranian voivodship offers bicycle routes for both professional cyclists and those who cycle on a recreational trip. Cycling in this province has been developing very rapidly in recent years through the construction of new bicycle paths, organizing events for cyclists such as cycling critical mass, or improving existing road infrastructure, so as to minimize the risk of cyclists from other road users. This article reviews the existing bicycle routes in the Pomeranian Voivodship.

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Inclusive road infrastructure safety management in the settlement: An approach to improving the safety of vulnerable road users

Tehnika ◽

10.5937/tehnika2006777c ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 75 (6) ◽

pp. 777-781

Author(s):

Milenko Čabarkapa

Keyword(s):

Traffic Safety ◽

Road Safety ◽

Safety Management ◽

Developed Countries ◽

The European Union ◽

Persons With Disabilities ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

Death Toll ◽

Road Users ◽

Vulnerable Road Users

In the last ten years, there has been a stabilization of traffic fatalities on the roads of the world. At the same time, the death toll of persons in the armor of vehicles was reduced, and the death toll of persons outside the armor of vehicles-vulnerable road users continued to grow. The most endangered are motorcyclists, then pedestrians and finally cyclists, both in developed countries of the European Union and in underdeveloped and developing countries. Lagging behind in reducing the fatalities of vulnerable road users requires innovation in research and the creation and implementation of new road safety management policies. In this aspect, inclusive road infrastructure safety management in the settlement can be a paradigm for the introduction and implementation of protection of vulnerable road users, persons with reduced mobility and persons with disabilities, through procedures to control road safety in the settlement, at all stages of the road life cycle: planning, design, construction and exploitation. The content of inclusive road infrastructure safety management in the settlement should include all areas of activity and all elements of the roads of the settlement, the improvement of which can raise the level of traffic safety of all users, so that the roads of the settlement are equally safe for all road users. At the same time, the risk of fatal traffic accidents on the roads of the settlement is indirectly exponentially related to the scope of the content of inclusive road infrastructure safety management in the settlement.

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Funding for roads: Understanding the South African road funding framework

Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management ◽

10.4102/jtscm.v13i0.453 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 ◽

Author(s):

Johann A. Van Rensburg ◽

Stephan C. Krygsman

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Road User ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

The Road ◽

User Charges ◽

Road Users ◽

Budget Analysis ◽

Infrastructure Policy ◽

Future Technologies ◽

The Impact

Background: A good quality road network holds numerous benefits to any country, but is dependent on sufficient and stable modes of funding and adequate financing. Funding for roads in South Africa is complex, controversial and faces different viewpoints. In this environment, it is difficult to implement any new form of road user charges, including the user-pay principle, or promote a sustainable road infrastructure policy framework.Objectives: This article examined the road funding framework in South Africa to fully understand its capability to fund the country’s road infrastructure network while quantifying and presenting the linkage between road-generated income, its distribution, allocation and the expenditure of these funds through a consolidated report and comparing the country’s income and expenditure on roads to international standards.Method: Numerous financial statements were assessed through a budget analysis to present the current road funding framework in South Africa in terms of the income generated from the road sector, its allocation, distribution and the expenditure of these funds. Local road funding trends were then compared with selected countries in terms of road-generated income, its allocation and expenditure.Results: South Africa’s current road funding framework collects a substantial amount from road users, but there is a mismatch between road-generated income collected and governmental road expenditure. Furthermore, South Africa’s road expenditure in not outside the norm compared to international countries.Conclusion: Investigation into the effectiveness of South Africa’s current road cost recovery methods is needed, and the impact of future technologies on its income-generating potential must be examined.

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Review of methods applied to research of road users behaviour on pedestrian crossings

WUT Journal of Transportation Engineering ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0014.4633 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 121 ◽

pp. 431-439

Author(s):

Anna Wytrykowska ◽

Piotr Tomczuk

Keyword(s):

Traffic Safety ◽

Road Safety ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Technical Condition ◽

Transport Systems ◽

Systematic Research ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

The Road ◽

Road Traffic Safety ◽

Road Users

Increase in the interest of road safety and threats has influenced the promotion of research conducted in this area. When conducting the analysis of hazards in road traffic, special attention should be paid to the technical condition of the vehicle, the condition of the road infrastructure, the surroundings and the accessibility of the road and the behavior of road traffic participants. Road managers have the opportunity to influence the level of road safety directly, through the modernization and reconstruction of road infrastructure. In order to select effective solutions, it is necessary to conduct systematic research on the level of road traffic safety, accident rates and the effectiveness of implemented solutions. An example of the conducted research are the analysis of traffic participants' behavior. The paper presents an overview of the methods used to study the behavior of road users. One of the presented methods was developed and used as part of the Rector's Grant in 2017 by the Scientific Circle of Electrical Engineering in Transport Systems.

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Vulnerable Road Users, Prioritization of Urban Sectors with High Accident Rates

Ingeniería solidaria ◽

10.16925/2357-6014.2019.03.04 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (29) ◽

pp. 1-26

Author(s):

Omar Rueda Villar ◽

Flor Cerquera Escobar ◽

Gonzalo Pérez-Buitrago

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Geographic Information Systems ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Geographic Information ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

Road Users ◽

History Of ◽

Vulnerable Road Users ◽

Accident Rates

Introduction: This article presents a review and analysis of studies that concern research made into “Road infrastructure design models to improve road safety for vulnerable users, prioritizing the high accident zones in Bogota D.C.” Objective: To understand the interrelationship between the vulnerable road users, natural surrounding factors and buildings, based on the determination of the most representative variables for the analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), applied to the prioritization of areas with high accident rates. Methodology: It is based on identifying, through review, the known and unknown updated and important results about accident investigations with regards to vulnerable road users. Results: The use of multivariable correlation – analysis of groupings that are treated with GIS – to identify the main factors associated with the seriousness of traffic accidents related to vulnerable road users, allows for the generation of road infrastructure designs that reduce the risk, based on areas of high frequency of occurrence. Conclusions: The multi-criteria analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), allow for the prioritization of areas with high accident rates not only through the evaluation of the quantity of accidents but also by the evaluation of their conditions, by which causal factors of greater influence are identified. Originality: Development of infrastructure plans that reduce the risk of vulnerable road users being struck by a vehicle. Limitations: The methodology is only applied to urban areas where there is a pre-existing history of accidents.

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PENYUSUNAN STANDAR PELAYANAN MINIMAL JALAN NASIONAL

Jurnal HPJI ◽

10.26593/jh.v5i2.3369.85-96 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 85-96

Author(s):

Adi Soelistijo ◽

Prayoga Luthfil Hadi

Keyword(s):

Best Practices ◽

Regional Development ◽

Best Practice ◽

Level Of Service ◽

Quadrant Analysis ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

Road Users ◽

Implementation Data ◽

Service Standards ◽

Level Of Importance

Abstract Road infrastructure is one component of land transportation and has an important role for the movement of people and goods and regional development. In its implementation, a minimum service standard is needed to ensure the level of service expected road users. In this study, the process of preparing minimum service standards for national roads was discussed. The preparation is carried out through several stages so as to produce a list of indicators and parameters that can be implemented for national roads in Indonesia. The list of indicators and parameters was obtained through collecting data from previous studies, regulations, best practices on the implementation of minimum service standards in other countries, as well as discussions with road operators, academics, and road users. The list of indicators and parameters is then validated by distributing questionnaires back to road operators, academics, and road users to be assessed quantitatively on the level of importance and ease of implementation. Data from respondents were then analyzed using quadrant analysis to obtain priority indicators and parameters proposed to be used in minimum service standards of national roads. Keywords: road infrastructure, national roads, minimum service standards, level of service Abstrak Infrastruktur jalan merupakan salah satu komponen dalam penyelenggaraan transportasi darat dan memiliki peranan penting untuk pergerakan orang dan barang serta pengembangan wilayah. Dalam penyelenggaraannya, diperlukan suatu standar pelayanan minimal untuk menjamin tingkat pelayanan yang diharapkan oleh pengguna jalan. Pada kajian ini dibahas proses penyusunan standar pelayanan minimal untuk jalan nasional nontol. Penyu-sunan dilakukan melalui beberapa tahapan sehingga menghasilkan daftar indikator dan parameter yang dapat diimplementasikan untuk jalan nasional di Indonesia. Daftar indikator dan parameter tersebut diperoleh melalui pengumpulan data dari studi terdahulu, peraturan, best practice penerapan standar pelayanan minimal di negara lain, serta diskusi dengan penyelenggara jalan, akademisi, dan pengguna jalan. Daftar indikator dan parameter tersebut kemudian divalidasi dengan penyebaran kuesioner kembali ke penyelenggara jalan, akademisi, dan pengguna jalan untuk dinilai secara kuantitatif tingkat kepentingan dan kemudahan implementasinya. Data dari responden kemudian dianalisis menggunakan analisis kuadran untuk mendapatkan indikator dan parameter prioritas yang diusulkan untuk digunakan dalam standar pelayan minimal jalan nasional nontol. Kata-kata kunci: infrastruktur jalan, jalan nasional, standar pelayanan minimal, tingkat pelayanan

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ANALYSIS OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN POLAND

The National Transport University Bulletin ◽

10.33744/2308-6645-2021-3-50-011-021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (50) ◽

pp. 11-21

Author(s):

DASZYKOWSKI M ◽

◽

SIEDLECKA S ◽

Keyword(s):

Road Safety ◽

Human Error ◽

Weather Conditions ◽

Technical Condition ◽

Traffic Light ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

The Road ◽

Average Value ◽

Road Users ◽

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian crossings today are an indispensable element of the road infrastructure. There are more and more of them. The reason for this state of affairs is the constantly constant level of pedestrian intensity and the need to change the path of the footpath. Pedestrian accidents occur as a result of many factors related to weather conditions or the technical condition of the vehicle. However, in Poland, most often the event happens due to human error, then the driver of a car or a pedestrian. In addition, the high accident rate depends on poor road infrastructure. Unfortunately, a pedestrian is the victim of every third accident in our country. Pedestrians are among the group of vulnerable road users in which participation in an accident has very serious consequences. The importance of this problem can be demonstrated by the fact that 270,000 pedestrians are killed on the world's roads every year. Globally, almost 22% of all fatalities are from pedestrian accidents, and this is an average value, as there are countries where this percentage exceeds 66%. Pedestrian safety is a serious problem on Polish roads. In Poland, most pedestrian accidents occur at pedestrian crossings. This is where pedestrians and vehicles cross, creating a risk of collisions between these road users. These accidents are caused by insufficient visibility of the driver and pedestrians. The analysis of police statistics made it possible to assess the effectiveness of factors aimed at improving road safety at pedestrian crossings. The main one is traffic light. Thanks to him, pedestrian crossings are safer. A big problem, which is still significant, is the concentration of pedestrian’s attention on phone screens. To prevent collisions with pedestrians, they do not monitor their safety when crossing the road, there are special programs for phones, the use of advertising campaigns, the installation of LED strips or the use of 3D strips. KEYWORDS: PEDESTRIAN, PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, ROAD SAFETY, ROAD ACCIDENTS, CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS WITH PEDESTRIANS.

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THE IMPORTANCE PERFORMANCE MATRIX ANALYSIS (IPMA)

Jurnal Perkotaan ◽

10.25170/perkotaan.v11i1.853 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 14-46

Author(s):

Resdiansyah Mansyur

Keyword(s):

User Satisfaction ◽

Matrix Analysis ◽

Road User ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

The Road ◽

Road Users ◽

Performance Matrix ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

Road Performance ◽

Survey Interviews

The rapid growth of satelite city in South Tangerang will directly impact road infrastructure and environmental conditions. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate level of satisfaction and important of existing road infrastructure in satelite city. The study was to gain the perception of road users and other stakeholders regarding various elements of satelite city self-reliance in maintaining the quality of road infrastructure. Using one of satelite city in South Tangerang as a case, the specific research objectives are to: ascertain road user level of satisfaction with the road infrastructure and determine the most dominant factors affecting road user satisfaction. A questionnaire survey was conducted on road users in three selected roads at satelite city. Through a random sampling, a total of 384 responses were collected. After the survey, interviews were conducted with subject matter experts to understand the current practices and possible solutions to the problems. Data processing using SPSS software version 20.00 and analysed using Cronbach Alpha (α) statistical method and Importance Performance Matrix Analysis (IPMA) to know the level of satisfaction and important of user. The priority matrix analysis result shown that the safety improvement and comfort facilities for pedestrians, disabled provider and cyclists become important elements. The ranking of the importance elements in road performance based on user perceptions obtained the highest average value of 22 % which shows that the road safety element is the most important element in road performance.

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Investigation on road infrastructure, traffic and safety within the Port of Durban

10.51415/10321/1675 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Oscar M. Kunene

Keyword(s):

Traffic Flow ◽

Current Trend ◽

Road Transport ◽

Rail Transport ◽

South Coast ◽

Road Accidents ◽

Road Infrastructure ◽

The Road ◽

Road Users ◽

Road Condition

An increase in road traffic, poor road conditions and high numbers of road accidents are major challenges at the Port of Durban. Roads are considered as the most important transport mode at the Port of Durban. Road transport has taken almost 80% of the import and export cargo while railway transport is left with approximately 20%. It is estimated that 75 million lives in the world will be lost and 750 million people injured in road accidents in the first half of the 21th century. The Port of Durban is an important vehicle for facilitating economic growth of local, regional and national industries. For the Port to maintain global competitiveness with the current trend of globalization, it has to ensure that roads are well maintained, safe and have a smooth traffic flow with no delays. This study provides an overview of the road infrastructure within the Port of Durban in relation to road condition, safety, law enforcement and traffic. Existing and ongoing studies conducted in South Africa and abroad form part of the literature review. This study identifies factors that are affecting the condition of road infrastructure such as growth of container cargo, an increase in the dimension and weight of trucks, transport deregulation, port layout and handling equipments. Deregulation of road transport over the past years has resulted in an 80:20 split between road and rail transport putting more pressure on roads. Cost and time are the major deciding factors in the freight industry. Most customers prefer to use road transport due to the lower cost and reduced time compared to rail transport. There are eight major roads within the Port that connect the South, West and North of eThekwini Municipality namely Bayhead, Quayside, Maydon, Rick Turner, Wisely, South Coast, Bluff and Iran Roads. Asset verification and assessment of the condition of the existing eight major roads found that Quayside Road is in a better condition compared to the other roads. Maydon and South Coast Roads are low rated roads which are in a poor condition. Identification and assessment of the condition of 210 000m² of asphalt paved areas which included minor roads within the Port of Durban was also conducted. Most paved areas and roads fall under D (fair) category which is reasonable but maintenance work may be required within six months. Comparison between the condition of the eight major roads within the Port and outside the Port was investigated. The findings indicate that sections of roads outside the Port are in a better condition than sections within the Port. Traffic counts were conducted in order to determine the utilization of the existing eight major roads. Bayhead and South Coast Road are highly utilized roads. Road accident reports and death reports were analyzed on these roads. Most of the road accidents take place on South Coast Road. A questionnaire survey was conducted, targeting road users who travel on these roads within the Port. Feedback was obtained on the status of road conditions, safety and traffic within the Port of Durban. Findings of this survey revealed that most of the respondents don’t know where to report road defect/s within the Port. Approximately 37.5% of the road users felt not safe to drive on roads within the Port especially on South Coast Road. A high percentage of people (93%) witnessed accidents on these roads. Traffic signals within the Port are maintained by eThekwini Municipality and are very often non-functional. When road signs need to be repaired or replaced, it takes longer than expected. Also, there are limited parking areas around the Port resulting in trucks parking closer to the premises while waiting to collect or deliver cargo. This causes major traffic congestion, for example, on Maydon Road where most trucks park on the side of the road. Recommendations include assessment guidelines that could improve road condition, safety and traffic flow. Areas to be improved with regard to road infrastructure are also highlighted.

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