Analysis of pedestrian crossing speed – the case of Istanbul

Abstract

Pedestrians, as the most vulnerable road users, are more severely affected when involved in an accident. For this reason, it is important to reduce the risk of pedestrian accidents to increase the safety of highway traffic. The majority of accidents involving pedestrians occur during street crossings where motor vehicles are present. Hence, pedestrians are encouraged to cross safely at crosswalks that are either controlled by a signal or not. Accidents involving pedestrians can be reduced by analysing pedestrian crossing behaviours and designing crosswalks accordingly. Crosswalk design as well as traffic signal phasing need to give enough time for pedestrians to complete their crossing during the green signal phase. For this reason, pedestrian crossing speed and factors affecting this have been analysed in this study. The outcomes can be used to help decision makers and engineers to design ideal pedestrian facilities.

Analysis of Pedestrian Crossing Speed and Waiting Time at Intersections in Dhaka

“…Goh et al, Tarawneh, and Onelcin and Alver showed in their studies that the mean crossing speed was about 1.31 m/s [13,19,23]. Several studies were found where mean crossing speed was lower than 1.265 m/s [6]. Dündar showed the mean crossing speed in Turkey was 1.20 m/s [6].…”

“…Traffic signals are designed for improving the safety of pedestrians. Enough time should be provided in traffic signal phasing so that pedestrians can cross the road comfortably during the green signal phase [6]. This can be possible if the crossing speed of all pedestrian groups is considered at the time of installing traffic signals at crossing locations.…”

Editorial

“…The three transport papers cover a range of planning levels, from extensive road planning to specific aspects of services for use by drivers and pedestrians, in relation to speed humps and street crossings. The findings of Das and Burger (2017), Abdi et al (2017) and Dündar (2017) have relevance at a policy and decision-making level for implementation by practising urban and transportation planners. Results from Ko and Standing (2017) are also relevant to the general public, as well as professional tree specialists.…”

“…Shortening the distance between speed humps was found to have a direct impact on speed reduction; however, street capacity was also reduced. It is therefore recommended that appropriately distanced speed humps be used to maintain the desired level of service.The paper by Dündar (2017) is the third on the theme of road safety, this time relating to accidents involving pedestrians on street crossings. Individual pedestrian behaviour and their activities while crossing the street were analysed using video footage in combination with an examination of the significance of the different cross walk design features and environmental conditions such as the weather.…”

“…The paper by Dündar (2017) is the third on the theme of road safety, this time relating to accidents involving pedestrians on street crossings. Individual pedestrian behaviour and their activities while crossing the street were analysed using video footage in combination with an examination of the significance of the different cross walk design features and environmental conditions such as the weather.…”