Citation

Cavallo V, Dommès A, Dang NT, Vienne F. Transp. Res. F Traffic Psychol. Behav. 2019; 61: 217-228.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.trf.2017.04.012

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper presents the Inrets/Ifsttar advanced pedestrian simulator built in Versailles (France), along with various kinds of studies carried out using this device. The simulator is a cave-like device designed for studying and training older pedestrians, so we chose a setup that would be user-friendly and would have few constraints. Visual road scenes are rear-projected on large screens that form a corridor in which the pedestrians can actually walk for a distance of 7m. First, we give an overview of several comparative studies on the behavior of younger and older pedestrians in two-way street-crossing situations, that have identified some of the difficulties that put older people at a high risk. We then present a study that tests different training programs for older pedestrians, and points out significant safety improvements brought about by behavioral (using the pedestrian simulator) and/or educational programs, but no benefit from cognitive (UFOV®) training. Lastly, we discuss some other ways of using the simulation platform, such as ergonomic studies on information devices for pedestrian navigation and street-worker safety, and studies on social influence in groups of pedestrians.

Language: en

Keywords

Pedestrian behavior; Pedestrian simulator; Pedestrian training