In most Chinese cities, electric bicycles and electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have drastically increased in recent years and currently constitute the largest proportion of the nonmotorized traffic at signalized intersections. Proper treatment of e-bikes has become a vitally important issue in improving the operational efficiency and safety performance of signalized intersections. However, fundamental knowledge of the unique operating characteristics and behavior of riders of e-bikes under various conditions is insufficient. This study statistically analyzed critical behavioral parameters of e-bike riders and empirically modeled their start-up behavior at the green onset following a 3-s red-and-yellow signal and their stop–pass decision behavior at the yellow onset following a 3-s flashing green. Distribution types and parameters of desired speed, start-up time, acceleration rate, perception–reaction time, and deceleration rate were investigated with the use of highly accurate trajectory data. A temporal–spatial model was developed to interpret the start-up curve, and three binary logistic regression models were built to predict the stop–pass decisions for different rider groups. It was found that the start-up curve of e-bikes could be well described by a quadratic function and that the red-and-yellow signal significantly induced a hurried start. The potential time to the stop line at the decision point was found to be the dominant independent factor explaining the stop–pass decision of e-bike riders; the flashing green signal seemed to enlarge the option zone, bring the indecision zone earlier, and result in more aggressive passing behavior.
Behavior of Riders of Electric Bicycles at Onset of Green and Yellow at Signalized Intersections in China
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board ; 2317 , 1 ; 85-96
2012-01-01
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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