This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
Pedestrian Behavior at Signal-Controlled Crosswalks
Technical Paper
2001-01-0896
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Event:
SAE 2001 World Congress
Language:
English
Abstract
Analysis and reconstruction of pedestrian accidents remains a difficult task for the accident analyst. Time-distance analyses rely on currently published pedestrian walking speed data. There is a lack of real-world data in the current literature that evaluates pedestrian perception/reaction to a signal change and acceleration to a steady-state walking velocity.
This study was undertaken to evaluate the behavior and gait response of pedestrians at signal-controlled intersections. Real-world observations were made at eight intersections throughout the greater Los Angeles area with a concentration on adults and elderly adults. Of particular interest was the elapsed time between the illumination of a pedestrian walk sign and gait initiation. The rate of acceleration, steady state velocity and the number of steps required to reach a steady state velocity were also measured.
Recommended Content
Technical Paper | Investigation and Analysis of Real-Life Pedestrian Collisions |
Technical Paper | The Efficacy of Event Data Recorders in Pedestrian-Related Accidents |
Technical Paper | Pedestrian Throw Kinematics in Forward Projection Collisions |
Authors
Citation
Fugger, T., Randles, B., Wobrock, J., Stein, A. et al., "Pedestrian Behavior at Signal-Controlled Crosswalks," SAE Technical Paper 2001-01-0896, 2001, https://doi.org/10.4271/2001-01-0896.Also In
SAE 2001 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems
Number: V110-6; Published: 2002-09-15
Number: V110-6; Published: 2002-09-15
References
- NHTSA 1998
- Bowman, B. L. Vecellio, R. L. Pedestrian walking speeds and conflicts at urban median locations Transportation Research Record 1438 National Academy of Sciences 67 73 1996
- Knoblauch, R. L. Pietrucha, M. T. Nitzburg, M Field studies of pedestrian walking speed and start up time Transportation Research Record 1538 National Academy of Sciences 27 38 1997
- Virkler, M. R. Scramble and crosswalk signal timing Transportation Research Board Paper 98-806 1998
- Vaughan, R Bain, J Acceleration and speeds of young pedestrians Society of Automotive Engineers 1999-01-0440 1999
- Tideiksaar, R. 1990 The biomedical and environmental characteristics of slips, stumbles, and falls in the elderly Gray, B.E. Slips, Stumbles, and Falls: Pedestrian Footwear and Surfaces. ASTM STP-1103 Philadelphia, PA 17 27
- Holland, C. Rabbitt, P. People’s awareness of their age-related sensory and cognitive deficits and the implications for road safety Applied Cognitive Psychology 6 1992 217 231
- Harrell, A. Perception of risk and curb standing at street corners by older pedestrians Perceptual and Motor Skills 70 1990 1363 1366
- Scialfa, C. Guzy, L. Leibowitz, H. Garvey, P. Tyrell, R Age differences in estimating vehicle velocity Psychology and Aging 6 1 1991 60 66
- Mathey, F Attitudes and behaviour of elderly pedestrians International Journal of Aging and Human Development 17 1983 25 28
- Coffin, A Morrall, J Walking speeds of elderly pedestrians at crosswalks Transportation Research Record 1487 National Research Council Washington, D.C. 1995 63 67
- Eubanks, J Hill, P Pedestrian Accident Reconstruction Lawyers and Judges Publishing Co. Tucson, AZ 1998
- Perry, Jacqueline Gait Analysis SLACK Inc. Thorofare, NJ 1992
- Breniere, Y Dietrich, G Heel-off perturbation during gait initiation: Biomechanical analysis using triaxial accelerometry and a force plate J. Biomechanics 25 2 121 127 1992
- Breniere, Y Do, M. When and how does steady state gait movement induced from upright posture begin? J. Biomechanics 19 12 1035 1040 1986
- Fricke, Lynn B. Traffic Accident Reconstruction Northwestern University Traffic Institute. 1990