Highlights ► In this study various distances between speed cushions and pedestrian crossings have been studied. ► There were positive aspects regarding the mobility of the pedestrians and cyclists at a greater distance. ► A distance of about 10m between the hump and the pedestrian crossing is therefore suggested.
Abstract Speed humps are a common physical measure installed at pedestrian crossings to reduce vehicle speeds therefore improve the safety and mobility of pedestrians at the crossing. The aim of this study was to determine whether variations in distance between speed humps and pedestrian crossings contribute differently to the safety and mobility of pedestrians and cyclists, especially children and the elderly, and if so, how. Three sites in Sweden were studied, where vehicle speed measurements and video filming at the site resulted in manually coded, road user behaviour of 1972 pedestrians and cyclists. Road user behaviour at three test sites and two comparison sites equipped with speed cushion at distances of about 5m and 10m from the pedestrian crossing, i.e. about one or two car lengths, were studied. As vehicle speeds were somewhat lower at the pedestrian crossing when the distance between the speed cushion to the pedestrian crossing was greater, and there were positive aspects regarding the mobility of the pedestrians and cyclists, a greater distance of about 10m or two car lengths between the hump and the pedestrian crossing is suggested. The present study only covers speed cushions, but the same distance is also regarded as important when installing other types of physical measures to reduce vehicle speed.
Distance between speed humps and pedestrian crossings: Does it matter?
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 43 , 5 ; 1846-1851
2011-04-16
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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