In many Sub-Saharan African cities, a substantial portion of the population relies on walking and cycling, particularly for access to public transport. However, the safety of pedestrians and cyclists is a significant challenge, with intersections and overpasses designed primarily for motorized vehicles. Pedestrians often lack recognition as legitimate road users, facing inadequate respect compared to motorized vehicles. Traditional mobility initiatives targeting local residents prove insufficient for engaging a diverse demographic, especially active mobility users. The research landscape on cyclists and pedestrians in Africa is underdeveloped, and conventional urban planning instruments are ill-suited for assessing their unique challenges.

    To address these issues, Living Labs are introduced to present and test scenarios for optimizing street space usage. These scenarios undergo rigorous evaluation for potential integration into urban environments. A multimodal approach is adopted, involving participatory crowd mapping and video analysis. A platform-independent crowd-mapping web app engages cyclists and pedestrians in real-time, providing insights into user behavior and preferences. Simultaneously, longitudinal video-based traffic conflict analysis quantitatively maps user behavior over time. It involves a systematic approach to observe and document instances of traffic conflicts and related occurrences pertaining to safety and operational aspects.

    This integrative approach within the Living Labs framework offers a comprehensive methodology for understanding, evaluating, and enhancing the mobility experiences of cyclists and pedestrians in African urban contexts. By combining participatory mapping tools and video analysis, this research methodology provides valuable insights into user behavior, contributing to the development of safer and more inclusive urban spaces for pedestrians and cyclists.


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    Title :

    Enhancing Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety in African Cities Through Living Labs: An Integrative Analysis


    Additional title:

    Lecture Notes in Intelligent Transportation and Infrastructure



    Conference:

    Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility ; 2024 ; Kalivia Filaktis, Greece September 04, 2024 - September 06, 2024



    Publication date :

    2025-03-11


    Size :

    15 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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