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Citation

Meng LK. Road Transp. Res. 2006; 15(3): 50-62.

Affiliation

Nanyang Technological University, Centre for Transportation Studies, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Singapore 639798, Singapore

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Australian Road Research Board)

DOI

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Abstract

As pedestrian-vehicle accidents may be higher at zebra crossings than at unmarked crossings, there is a growing concern about whether zebra crossings are really safe enough. Recognising this concern, this paper attempts to gather the perceptions of pedestrians and drivers, as well as their actual behaviour on site, so that useful inferences can be drawn for the purpose of deciding whether to install new zebra crossings or to improve designs. The findings of the perception survey indicated that pedestrians' right-of-way at zebra crossings is well recognised and fully accepted by both pedestrians and drivers. However, right-of-way does not necessarily equate to safer crossing. It was found that both pedestrians and drivers generally perceived themselves to exhibit good behaviour and had a strong awareness of each other at zebra crossings. Also, drivers perceived that their own 'good' habits and not those of pedestrians contributed to a safer crossing, and vice versa for pedestrians. The findings from field observational studies via video filming were in general agreement with those obtained from the perception survey. In essence, one may conclude that both pedestrians and drivers play an important role in enhancing safety at zebra crossings.

Language: en

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