Citation

Hsia HC, Yeh KY, Vandebona U, Tsukaguchi H. J. East Asia Soc. Transp. Stud. 2010; 8: 1245-1260.

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(Copyright © 2010, Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies)

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Abstract

This study is an extension to a project that explores pedestrian behavior in Taiwan with an emphasis on impacts of sociocultural attributes. Data collection for the comparison among 4 cities was carried out by conducting an interview questionnaire survey. Impact of age of citizens in different cities towards pedestrian awareness and attitudes was examined. Three observations could be made from the analysis. Firstly, there is no significant difference among pedestrian behavior among Taiwanese cities. Secondly, there are significant differences of behavioral attributes among different age groups. Thirdly, analysis related to specific spatial characteristics of pedestrian facilities in city centers in Taiwan provides an insight into route choice behavior of pedestrians in different stages of the life cycle.