Related Research
Peer-reviewed publications on pedestrian safety and urban walkability
Our research integrates cognitive psychology, human factors engineering, and urban planning to understand and improve pedestrian safety. The following publications represent key contributions from our team to the field of pedestrian safety and urban walkability research.
Pedestrian Safety — Hazard Perception Training for Child Pedestrians
Cognitive Psychology
Can child-pedestrians’ hazard perception skills be enhanced?
This study examines whether it is possible to improve hazard perception skills in child pedestrians through targeted training programs. The research evaluates the effectiveness of different training approaches on children’s ability to identify and respond to traffic hazards.
Safer, More Walkable Urban Environments for Child Pedestrians
Urban Planning
Towards safer, more walkable urban environments for child-pedestrians
This research investigates the built environment characteristics that affect child pedestrian safety and walkability. It provides practical recommendations for urban planners and policymakers to design safer streets for children.
Identifying Hazardous Traffic Situations — Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality
Are child-pedestrians able to identify hazardous traffic situations?
Using virtual reality environments, this study tests children’s ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations before reaching the crossing point. The findings have important implications for child safety education programs.
Understanding Complex Traffic Scenes: Risk Factor Perception
Hazard Perception
Understanding complex traffic road scenes
This research examines how pedestrians, particularly children, process complex traffic situations and identify multiple simultaneous risk factors. The study uses eye-tracking and response time measures to understand the cognitive processes involved.
Walkability, Safety and Socioeconomic Status
Urban Equity
Unequal paths to care: Walkability, safety and socioeconomic disparities
This study explores the relationship between walkability, pedestrian safety, and socioeconomic status. It reveals how urban inequality affects pedestrian safety outcomes and access to safe walking environments across different communities.
Walkability and Pedestrian Crossing Safety
Infrastructure
Linking walkability and pedestrian crossing safety
This research establishes empirical links between neighborhood walkability scores and pedestrian crossing safety outcomes. It provides evidence-based recommendations for how improving walkability can simultaneously enhance pedestrian safety.
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