A series of coordinated field tests has been conducted to study the effect of reinforced information given to drivers at pedestrian crossings. The information has been presented either as text messages on a reversible sign placed on the pavement 50-100 m before the crossing and visible only to drivers, or as flashing lamps placed on standard warning signs for pedestrians. In addition, the information has been displayed only when both vehicles and pedestrians were present at the same time. Induction coils have been used to detect the approaching vehicle, while ultrasound detectors have been developed for detecting pedestrians. The effect of reinforced information does not appear to be time-dependent. After more than one year of tests at the same location, the reactions of passing vehicles remain at least as pronounced, if not stronger. In the future, systems of this type will be incorporated in guidelines and standard measures for marking hazardous pedestrian crossings and improving their safety.


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    Title :

    Foersoek med Foerstaerkt Information vid Oevergangsstaellen (Tests with Reinforced Information at Pedestrian Crossings)


    Contributors:
    B. Nygaard (author)

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    47 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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