Empirically-Based Performance Assessment and Simulation of Pedestrian Behavior at Unsignalized Crossings

The objective of this research was to provide an improved understanding of pedestrian-vehicle interaction at mid-block pedestrian crossings and develop methods that can be used in traffic operational analysis and microsimulation packages. Models describing driver yielding and pedestrian gap acceptance behavior were developed from field data collected at 27 mid-block pedestrian crossings in three states (Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina) encompassing two different types of land use: university campuses and downtown areas. The project included an in-vehicle driver behavior study with 15 drivers. This part of the data collection was performed in Florida and the results were used to develop nine simulation components describing various aspects of pedestrian-vehicle interaction. Specific outcomes for this research include: (a) a standalone model of pedestrian gap acceptance behavior at unsignalized crossings, (b) a driver yielding behavioral model, (c) models describing vehicle dynamics and driver behavior in advance of the crosswalk, (d) prototype algorithms incorporated and tested in a micro simulator, and (e) educational modules for dissemination of the research results. Key deliverables include the prototype algorithms implemented in simulation, a final report summarizing the research and findings, and educational modules on the research results that can be incorporated into university curricula, or serve as material for standalone professional development courses.

• Record URL:
  https://stride.ce.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Schroeder-STRIDE-2012-016S-Final-Report.pdf
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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/29101
• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation, University Transportation Centers Program. Cover title: Empirically-Based Performance Assessment & Simulation of Pedestrian Behavior at Unsignalized Crossings
• Corporate Authors:

  Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development and Education Center (STRIDE)

  University of Florida
  365 Weil Hall
  Gainesville, FL  United States  32611

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Schroeder, Bastian
  • Rouphail, Nagui
  • Salamati, Katy
  • Hunter, Elizabeth
  • Phillips, Briana
  • Elefteriadou, Lily
  • Chase, Thomas
  • Zheng, Yinan
  • Sisiopiku, Virginia P
  • Mamidipalli, Shrikanth
• Publication Date: 2014-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 193p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Algorithms; Behavior; Drivers; Gap acceptance; Microsimulation; Midblock crossings; Pedestrian movement; Pedestrian vehicle interface; Unsignalized intersections; Yielding
• Geographic Terms: Alabama; Florida; North Carolina
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01541478
• Record Type: Publication
• Contract Numbers: 2012-016S
• Files: UTC, NTL, TRIS, RITA, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 21 2014 2:09PM