The effect of speed reducing peripherals on motorists' behavior at pedestrian crossings: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering

Max A. Dixon; Jose A. Alvarez; Jose Rodriguez; Julie A. Jacko

doi:10.1016/S0360-8352(97)00075-2

The effect of speed reducing peripherals on motorists' behavior at pedestrian crossings: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering

Max A. Dixon, Jose A. Alvarez, Jose Rodriguez, Julie A. Jacko

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Abstract

This study explored the behavior exhibited by motorists as they approached a pedestrian crossing in the presence and absence of a speed hump. It was hypothesized that the low risk normally perceived by drivers could be influenced by the presence of a tactile road stimuli. A within subjects experimental design was employed to measure motorists' reactions. The results indicated that a strong relationship exists between driver behavior and the presence and absence of a roadway stimuli. There was also evidence to suggest that female drivers take more precautionary actions than males. This information is useful for roadway designers and traffic psychologists who are challenged with devising means of traffic calming and offers a viable approach that is safe for both motorists and pedestrians.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	205-208
Number of pages	4
Journal	Computers and Industrial Engineering
Volume	33
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-8352(97)00075-2
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 1997

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

speed hump
driver behavior
traffic safety
human factors
pedestrian crossing

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The effect of speed reducing peripherals on motorists' behavior at pedestrian crossings: Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering. / Dixon, Max A.; Alvarez, Jose A.; Rodriguez, Jose et al.
In: Computers and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 33, No. 1, 01.10.1997, p. 205-208.

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