EVALUATION OF SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS AT MACRO- AND MICROLEVELS IN URBAN AREAS

In the modal hierarchy, pedestrians "encased in soft exposing shell" are the most vulnerable when exposed to conflicts and barriers. In dense urban areas, where walking is an important mode to complete short trips, there is a continual need for evaluation of the existing roads and walkways, so that appropriate actions can be taken to eliminate or redress conditions that compromise pedestrians' safety. This paper proposes a method that would enable professionals to examine different facets of safety. The proposed method evaluates the existing design and conditions at two levels: first, at macrolevel (Service Levels A-F), and second, at microlevel [Quality of Service (QOS) Levels A-F]. Also discussed in this work are the methodologic processes for using the service and QOS levels, and the strengths and weaknesses of the method.

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• Authors:
  • Sarkar, Sheila
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 105-118
• Monograph Title: Bicycle and pedestrian research
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1502
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Intersections; Level of service; Pedestrian safety; Quality of service; Urban areas; Walking; Walkways
• Old TRIS Terms: Macrolevel; Microlevel
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00715594
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309061644
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jan 16 1996 12:00AM