Study Data from Portland State University Update Understanding of Risk Management (Pedestrian Crosswalk Law: A study of traffic and trajectory…

Study Data from Portland State University Update Understanding of Risk Management (Pedestrian Crosswalk Law: A study of traffic and trajectory factors that affect non-compliance and stopping distance)

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News -- Current study results on Risk Management have been published. According to news reporting originating from Portland, Oregon, by VerticalNews correspondents, research stated, "Walking is encouraged by many transportation agencies as a sustainable mode that contributes to livable downtowns. Since pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users, safe and comfortable crosswalks are essential to ensure that pedestrian travel becomes an appealing alternative."

Financial support for this research came from NITC (National Institute for Transportation and Communities).

Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from Portland State University, "In this context, the goal of this research is to study the traffic and vehicle trajectory factors that affect crosswalk law compliance and stopping distance from the crosswalk. The results of this research provide new insights into the relationships between traffic conditions, vehicle trajectory, and compliance rates."

According to the news editors, the research concluded: "Results indicate that vehicle origin, vehicle type, stopping at upstream traffic lights, and changes in vehicle speed and headways are key factors to predict pedestrian crosswalk law compliance and stopping behavior; changes in vehicle speed and headways have the highest explanatory power."

For more information on this research see: Pedestrian Crosswalk Law: A study of traffic and trajectory factors that affect non-compliance and stopping distance. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 2016;96():169-179. Accident Analysis and Prevention can be contacted at: Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, England. (Elsevier - www.elsevier.com; Accident Analysis and Prevention - www.journals.elsevier.com/accident-analysis-and-prevention/)

The news editors report that additional information may be obtained by contacting C. Tipagornwong, Portland State Univ, Dept. of Civil & Environm Engn, Portland, OR 97207, United States.

Keywords for this news article include: Portland, Oregon, United States, North and Central America, Risk Management, Portland State University.

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