UNDERSTANDING PEDESTRIAN PERCEPTIONS OF WALKABILITY
Journal: Journal of Advanced Research in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Vol.1, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-07-01
Authors : K. Singh; P. K. Jain;
Page : 1-10
Keywords : pedestrian facilities; pedestrian perception; pedestrian level of service; pedestrian environment; sidewalks; crosswalks;
Abstract
To promote walking as well as to provide adequate pedestrian facilities, the preferences and perceptions of pedestrians have to be understood and included in the design methodology for pedestrian facilities. Developing design methodologies with user perception can be useful in creation of pedestrian infrastructure that can receive appropriate patronage and enhance modal share for walk trips. The main focus of this part of the study is on the pedestrian perceptions and preferences towards various pedestrian facilities including sidewalks, signalized and un- signalized intersection crosswalks, pedestrian signs and signals, crossing options and environmental conditions to recommend how facilities can be improved or redesigned to satisfy their needs. This study examines user perceptions of a number of pedestrian facilities and pedestrian environments in Bhopal, India to identify if there is a significant correlation between pedestrian perceptions of satisfaction and pedestrian environment. The study finds that the presence or absence of a facility, its physical status and surrounding environment plays an important role in the mechanics of pedestrian’s perceptions. Adequate facilities in proper operating conditions surrounded with pleasant environmental conditions enhance the user’s perception of the walking path level of service. Hence the study findings can be used to design the city corridors to improve our everyday experience of walking.
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