Pedestrians Crossing and Walking Behaviour - A Review

Abstract

Present traffic condition is not suitable according to the needs of pedestrians. Unfortunately, a less amount of road users is aware about the crossing and walking behaviour at signalized intersection. Various studies were conducted on pedestrian behaviour while crossing and walking. The studies suggested that around 70% of the accidents involve pedestrians and it happened because of their non-compliance behaviour while walking. Also, talking on a mobile phone is associated with cognitive distraction that may undermine pedestrian safety. So, there is a special need to analyze the crossing and walking behaviour of pedestrians to ensure their safety. The walking speed of pedestrians at crossing has been found to be varying from the assumed constant value of 1.2m/s, as recommended by Indian Road Congress (1985). Pedestrians crossing behaviour is a complex phenomenon for traffic engineers to analyze as they differ from person to person. Various analysis and methods have been adopted by researchers to study the pedestrian behaviour. The present paper provides an overview of the past works that have been done regarding the walking and crossing behaviour of pedestrians at signalized intersection, by manipulating and quantifying the pedestrians perceived overall satisfaction level.