UrbanWalking
In collaboration with the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)
and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Our Vision
Our vision is to promote safer, more accessible and walkable urban environments. We believe that every person, at every age, deserves a safe and comfortable walking experience in the city.
Our Mission
Our mission is to collect field data, conduct academic research, and develop evidence-based tools to improve pedestrian safety and walkability in urban environments, focusing on children and at-risk populations.
The Research
We conduct interdisciplinary research combining psychology, urban planning, and transportation engineering to understand pedestrian behavior and develop interventions that save lives.
How It Works
Data Collection
We collect data in the field through surveys, observations and measurements of pedestrian behavior in real urban environments.
Analysis
We analyze the collected data using advanced statistical methods and machine learning tools to identify risk patterns.
Intervention Development
Based on findings, we develop educational programs and recommendations for urban planners and policymakers.
Implementation & Evaluation
We implement the interventions in the field and evaluate their effectiveness through controlled research studies.
Research Areas
Pedestrian Safety
Research on hazard perception, risk factors, and interventions to improve pedestrian safety at road crossings.
Walkability
Investigating the relationship between urban environment quality, walkability, and pedestrian behavior patterns.
Child Pedestrians
Focusing on the unique challenges of child pedestrians, their developmental abilities, and effective training programs.
Urban Planning & Safety
Connecting urban design decisions with pedestrian safety outcomes to inform evidence-based planning policies.
Join Our Research
Help us make urban environments safer for everyone. Your participation makes a difference.