Analysis of Pedestrian Gap Acceptance and Crossing Decision in Kuala Lumpur

Siti Naquiyah Mohamad Nor,Mohamad Yusri Aman,Rizati Hamidun,Kamarudin Ambak,Walid A Al Bargi,Joewono Prasetijo,Basil David Daniel,Munzilah Md Rohani,M.J Zainorizuan,L Alvin John Meng Siang,A Mohd Shalahuddin,L Yee Yong,R Siti Nazahiyah,O Mohamad Hanifi

doi:10.1051/matecconf/201710308014

Abstract

Pedestrians are most vulnerable of all road users. This research aims to investigate and model pedestrian road crossing behaviour at crossing facilities. In particular, they have two aspects of pedestrians crossing behaviour are examined, namely the size of traffic gaps acceptance by pedestrians and the decision of pedestrians either to cross the road or not. A fields survey was carried out at six crossing facilities which from a zebra crossing at midblock. In this survey, the data were recorded in real traffic condition using video recorder. Determine the associations between characteristics of pedestrians, crossing facilities and vehicular traffic through on-site observations of pedestrian behaviour. This data will analysis using statistical analysis which is multiple regression and binary logit regression method. It is hope that through this research, the model of pedestrian gap acceptance and pedestrian crossing decision can be reached and what are the indicators that pedestrians look for when accepting gaps to cross the road.

Highlights

A pedestrian is defined as people who go on foot or who utilize assistive devices to facilitate them to walk
The following conclusions are drawn based on the result: i) A multiple regression model was developed in order to examine the variable that affected by the size of traffic gaps accepted by pedestrians
It was found that the gap size depends on walking speed, waiting time, gender, jaywalk, vehicle speed, type of vehicle and road width

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Introduction

A pedestrian is defined as people who go on foot or who utilize assistive devices to facilitate them to walk. Each type of mode transportation used involves some by movement on foot. Walking can be categorized as one of the main modes of transport and it is healthier for human society [1]. The increase in the number of the pedestrian is the reason of the increasing number of a traffic accident. There has high traffic congestion in Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur. This situation can lead to conflicts between the movement of vehicles and pedestrians. This conflict sometimes can make accidents occurred on the pedestrian

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