Analysis of Distracted Pedestrians Crossing Behavior: An Immersive Virtual Reality Application
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| author | Sulle, Methusela Mwakalonge, Judith Comert, Gurcan Siuhi, Saidi Gyimah, Nana Kankam Roberts, Jaylen Ruganuza, Denis |
| author_facet | Sulle, Methusela Mwakalonge, Judith Comert, Gurcan Siuhi, Saidi Gyimah, Nana Kankam Roberts, Jaylen Ruganuza, Denis |
| contents | Pedestrian safety is a critical public health priority, with pedestrian fatalities accounting for 18% of all U.S. traffic deaths in 2022. The rising prevalence of distracted walking, exacerbated by mobile device use, poses significant risks at signalized intersections. This study utilized an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment to simulate real-world traffic scenarios and assess pedestrian behavior under three conditions: undistracted crossing, crossing while using a mobile device, and crossing with Light-emitting diode (LED) safety interventions. Analysis using ANOVA models identified speed and mobile-focused eye-tracking as significant predictors of crossing duration, revealing how distractions impair situational awareness and response times. While LED measures reduced delays, their limited effectiveness highlights the need for integrated strategies addressing both behavioral and physical factors. This study showcases VRs potential to analyze complex pedestrian behaviors, offering actionable insights for urban planners and policymakers aiming to enhance pedestrian safety. |
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| spellingShingle | Analysis of Distracted Pedestrians Crossing Behavior: An Immersive Virtual Reality Application Sulle, Methusela Mwakalonge, Judith Comert, Gurcan Siuhi, Saidi Gyimah, Nana Kankam Roberts, Jaylen Ruganuza, Denis Human-Computer Interaction Pedestrian safety is a critical public health priority, with pedestrian fatalities accounting for 18% of all U.S. traffic deaths in 2022. The rising prevalence of distracted walking, exacerbated by mobile device use, poses significant risks at signalized intersections. This study utilized an immersive virtual reality (VR) environment to simulate real-world traffic scenarios and assess pedestrian behavior under three conditions: undistracted crossing, crossing while using a mobile device, and crossing with Light-emitting diode (LED) safety interventions. Analysis using ANOVA models identified speed and mobile-focused eye-tracking as significant predictors of crossing duration, revealing how distractions impair situational awareness and response times. While LED measures reduced delays, their limited effectiveness highlights the need for integrated strategies addressing both behavioral and physical factors. This study showcases VRs potential to analyze complex pedestrian behaviors, offering actionable insights for urban planners and policymakers aiming to enhance pedestrian safety. |
| title | Analysis of Distracted Pedestrians Crossing Behavior: An Immersive Virtual Reality Application |
| topic | Human-Computer Interaction |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.16443 |