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| author | Mandolakani, Fariba Soltani Subedi, Atul Singleton, Patrick A. Mekker, Michelle |
| author_facet | Mandolakani, Fariba Soltani Subedi, Atul Singleton, Patrick A. Mekker, Michelle |
| contents | This research project's objective was to investigate the impacts of transit stop location (near-side versus far-side) on pedestrian safety and traffic operations. Three different video-based behavioral observation data collections at signalized intersections in Utah were utilized, studying: (1) transit vehicle stop events and transit rider crossing behaviors and vehicle conflicts; (2) pedestrian conflicts with right-turning vehicles (driver/pedestrian reactions, conflict severity); and (3) pedestrian crossing behaviors (crossing location, crossing behaviors). These outcomes were statistically compared for near-side versus far-side transit stop locations. Far-side transit stops appear better for general traffic operations. Although transit departure delays are more likely and impactful at far-side stops, actions can be taken to improve transit operations there. On the other hand, far-side transit stops appear to be worse for pedestrian safety, corroborating prior crash-based research findings. Specifically, conflicts at far-side stops were more severe, and drivers were less likely to slow or stop for pedestrians. Reconciling these differing findings likely requires improving pedestrian safety at some far-side transit stops, and prioritizing safety over operational efficiency at other near-side transit stops. |
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| spellingShingle | Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Operations Around Near-Side Versus Far-Side Transit Stops: Emerging Observational Evidence from Utah Mandolakani, Fariba Soltani Subedi, Atul Singleton, Patrick A. Mekker, Michelle Physics and Society This research project's objective was to investigate the impacts of transit stop location (near-side versus far-side) on pedestrian safety and traffic operations. Three different video-based behavioral observation data collections at signalized intersections in Utah were utilized, studying: (1) transit vehicle stop events and transit rider crossing behaviors and vehicle conflicts; (2) pedestrian conflicts with right-turning vehicles (driver/pedestrian reactions, conflict severity); and (3) pedestrian crossing behaviors (crossing location, crossing behaviors). These outcomes were statistically compared for near-side versus far-side transit stop locations. Far-side transit stops appear better for general traffic operations. Although transit departure delays are more likely and impactful at far-side stops, actions can be taken to improve transit operations there. On the other hand, far-side transit stops appear to be worse for pedestrian safety, corroborating prior crash-based research findings. Specifically, conflicts at far-side stops were more severe, and drivers were less likely to slow or stop for pedestrians. Reconciling these differing findings likely requires improving pedestrian safety at some far-side transit stops, and prioritizing safety over operational efficiency at other near-side transit stops. |
| title | Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Operations Around Near-Side Versus Far-Side Transit Stops: Emerging Observational Evidence from Utah |
| topic | Physics and Society |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.08890 |