TRAFFIC SAFETY AS A CRITERION FOR THE SELECTION OF BUS STOP LOCATION

BEZBEDNOST SAOBRACAJA KAO KRITERIJUM ZA IZBOR LOKACIJE AUTOBUSNOG STAJALISTA

The article discusses some of the characteristics of pedestrians' and drivers' behaviour in a bus stop area. Based on detailed investigations, an attempt has been made to find out which safety requirements a bus stop should meet. The requirements for avoiding dangerous situations and traffic accidents are highlighted. General principles are outlined for the location of marked pedestrian crossings and bus stops. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Ekonomika

  Bulevar Lenjina 125
  Novi Belgrade, Serbia,   Yugoslavia 
• Authors:
  • Lipovac, Krsto
• Publication Date: 1987

Language

• Undetermined

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 3-9
• Serial:
  • Saobracaj u Gradovima
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Ekonomika

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Bus stops; Crosswalks; Demand; Drivers; Hazards; Location; Pedestrians; Safety
• ITRD Terms: 9001: Behaviour; 285: Demand (econ); 1772: Driver; 9061: Location; 1733: Pedestrian; 1659: Pedestrian crossing; 9150: Risk; 1665: Safety
• Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00493397
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 1991 12:00AM