Field Training of Pedestrian, Influence on Accident Cost in Mid-Size Cities
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تاریخ نمایه سازی: 14 آذر 1402
Abstract:
Iran is a developing country whereby traffic accidents are one of
the main causes of death, following the primary health-related
cause of disease [۱]. Highly vulnerable individuals that are most
prone to traffic accidents are cyclists and pedestrians; they suffer
the highest rate of disability and death in Iran. Researchers usually
suggest that traffic incidents are the cause of careless and unsafe
pedestrian or driver behavior. Most common among these
behaviours are running, slow walking while crossing, crossing at
unmarked zones, using cell phones or otherwise being distracted
while crossing, crossing diagonally, crossing when the pedestrian
light indicates it would be unsafe to do so, not looking left or right
before crossing, disregarding traffic signals, and so on [۲]. Apart
from these, several other factors influence pedestrians and are
evident in the behavior and attitude of the individuals. Previous
studies have successfully influenced the role of pedestrian behavior
and attitude in the traffic environment [۳]. The reference to the
attitude in traffic safety literature has a particular meaning that
Jalilian defined in a specific way. Attitude is considered a
prediction factor of human behavior and plays a major role in
determining individual behavior that will cause and/or affect traffic
accidents [۱].
This paper highlights the innovative way of pedestrian education
which held by the author and support of Qazvin municipality in
Iran. The results prove the significant importance of Field Training
of Pedestrian (FTP) in cities like Qazvin through the cost-benefit
method.
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Authors
Hesam Shabaniverki
Highway and Transportation Specialist, Washington, D.C., USA