Abstract
At non-signalized marked crosswalks, pedestrian priority is neither well-defined nor well acknowledged by drivers. This paper presents the findings of an investigation on both driver and pedestrian behavior at non-signalized marked crosswalks located on channelized right-turn lanes at intersections in the State of Qatar. Five crosswalks in Doha city were video recorded from discrete locations on a typical working day. The results from the data analysis of 1620 pedestrians’ behavior indicated that waiting behavior, gap acceptance, and crossing speed are complex phenomena and depend upon both pedestrians’ characteristics as well as their crossing characteristics. The drivers’ yielding behavior was mainly linked to pedestrians’ gender and adjacent land use. Low driver yielding rates indicated that significant improvements are required to enhance pedestrian safety. Among pedestrian attributes, gender had the most significant effect on crossing behavior followed by distractions, crossing in a group or alone, and dressing style. Findings of this research will be useful for planners when designing crosswalks at new intersections and during simulations of pedestrian and driver behavior at marked crosswalks on exclusive right-turn lanes. The results of this study will also be directly applicable to the Arabian Gulf countries as they exhibit similar conditions as the State of Qatar.
Highlights
In the State of Qatar, almost all signalized intersections have channelized dedicated right-turn lanes for right-turning vehicles
This study investigates the crossing behavior of pedestrians and yielding behavior of drivers at uncontrolled marked crosswalks located on channelized right-turn lanes
The proportion of vehicles yielding to pedestrians were same for Sedan and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs). This shows that the power paradox does not exist in the State of Qatar and there are some other factors governing yielding behavior of drivers, which need to be investigated in future
Summary
In the State of Qatar, almost all signalized intersections have channelized dedicated right-turn lanes for right-turning vehicles These exclusive right-turn lanes are provided with marked crosswalks to facilitate safe pedestrian crossing maneuvers. These crosswalks are rarely controlled by traffic signals. In the State of Qatar, drivers should stop in front of the crosswalk to allow safe crossing for pedestrians as per Qatar Traffic Law [1]. The authorities aim to reduce the share of pedestrians to 17% by applying various strategies To aid this objective, this study investigates the crossing behavior of pedestrians and yielding behavior of drivers at uncontrolled (non-signalized) marked crosswalks located on channelized right-turn lanes.
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