Citation

Rouphail NM. Transp. Res. Rec. 1984; 959: 41-47.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study documents the impact of traffic control present at marked midblock crosswalks (MBCs) in an urban area on user compliance and preference. The behavior study indicates that pedestrian compliance is independent of traffic control at MBCs whereas motorist compliance is highest under signalized control. Conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles are more frequent at the unsignalized MBC. The preference study indicates that users perceive the unsignalized MBC to be unsafe, although the same crosswalks are rated highest in crossing convenience. Finally, motorists surveyed indicated that overhead devices (signs, flashing lights) provide effective advance warning of MBCs for approaching traffic.

Record URL:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1984/959/959-006.pdf

Language: en

Keywords

TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS; HUMAN ENGINEERING - Subjective Tests; STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL