Theoretical framework for modeling pedestrians' crossing behavior along a trip

Papadimitriou, E; Yannis, G; Golias, J

dc.contributor.author	Papadimitriou, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Yannis, G	en
dc.contributor.author	Golias, J	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:32:34Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:32:34Z
dc.date.issued	2010	en
dc.identifier.issn	0733-947X	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/20178
dc.subject	Behavior	en
dc.subject	Models	en
dc.subject	Pedestrians	en
dc.subject	Theories	en
dc.subject	Traffic models	en
dc.subject	Traffic safety	en
dc.subject.classification	Engineering, Civil	en
dc.subject.classification	Transportation Science & Technology	en
dc.subject.other	Behavior	en
dc.subject.other	Pedestrians	en
dc.subject.other	Theories	en
dc.subject.other	Traffic model	en
dc.subject.other	Traffic safety	en
dc.subject.other	Automobile drivers	en
dc.subject.other	Behavioral research	en
dc.subject.other	Human engineering	en
dc.subject.other	Regional planning	en
dc.subject.other	Topology	en
dc.subject.other	Pedestrian safety	en
dc.subject.other	accuracy assessment	en
dc.subject.other	computer simulation	en
dc.subject.other	decision analysis	en
dc.subject.other	discrete choice analysis	en
dc.subject.other	model test	en
dc.subject.other	model validation	en
dc.subject.other	numerical model	en
dc.subject.other	pedestrian	en
dc.subject.other	theoretical study	en
dc.subject.other	transportation planning	en
dc.subject.other	transportation safety	en
dc.subject.other	urban area	en
dc.title	Theoretical framework for modeling pedestrians' crossing behavior along a trip	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000163	en
heal.identifier.secondary	003010QTE	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000163	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2010	en
heal.abstract	Explaining pedestrians' crossing behavior along entire trips may contribute toward more efficient and targeted planning of pedestrian facilities in urban areas and more accurate consideration of pedestrian safety. Although existing research on pedestrians' crossing behavior is extensive, most related studies examine pedestrians' crossing decisions at local level and focus on a particular set of determinants (roadway environment, traffic conditions, or human factors). On the contrary, crossing behavior along entire trips is seldom explored. This paper presents a theoretical framework for modeling pedestrians' crossing behavior along a trip, addressing a large part of the difficulties involved in collecting the necessary data and setting up a modeling framework. First, a topological approach of pedestrian trip characteristics and crossing decisions is proposed, allowing consideration of distinct patterns of crossing behavior along a trip. Moreover, specific techniques from the family of discrete choice models are proposed for determining the number and location of pedestrians' crossings, accounting for the hierarchical and dynamic nature of pedestrians' decisions along a trip. Finally, a field survey method is presented, allowing collection of detailed information about pedestrians' crossing decisions along urban trips, including data on roadway, traffic, and individual characteristics, as well as the interactions between pedestrians and motorists. Preliminary results from a pilot implementation of the proposed framework are promising, and a full-scale application for testing and validation is in progress. © 2010 ASCE.	en
heal.publisher	ASCE-AMER SOC CIVIL ENGINEERS	en
heal.journalName	Journal of Transportation Engineering	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1061/(ASCE)TE.1943-5436.0000163	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000281971000008	en
dc.identifier.volume	136	en
dc.identifier.issue	10	en
dc.identifier.spage	914	en
dc.identifier.epage	924	en