Intelligent traffic signals for pedestrians: evaluation of trials in three countries
✍ Scribed by O.M.J Carsten; D.J Sherborne; J.A Rothengatter
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 288 KB
- Volume
- 6
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0968-090X
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✦ Synopsis
The DRIVE II project VRU-TOO (Vulnerable Road User Trac Observation and Optimization) carried out trials of innovative pedestrian signalized crossings that were designed to be more responsive to pedestrians needs and thereby improve pedestrian safety and comfort. These advanced crossings were installed at sites in three European countries and a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts was carried out, with particular emphasis on changes in pedestrian behaviour and safety. While there were important dierences in the impacts at the various sites, partly re¯ecting dierences in system implementation, there were general gains in safety and comfort for pedestrians. These improvements were obtained without major side eects on vehicle travel.