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Citation |
Bailey SS, Jones SA, Stout RJ, Bailey JH, Kass S, Morgan BB. Transp. Res. Rec. 1992; 1375: 68-73. |
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(Copyright © 1992, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing) |
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Abstract |
As people age, walking becomes critically important in maintaining mobility. A standardized questionnaire was used to assess the perceptions of 76 elderly citizens ages 56 and over in Orlando, Florida, regarding adequacy of pedestrian crosswalk displays in terms of time and display visibility, the walking routine of the sample members, and their understanding of the cues provided by the display. The majority of those surveyed indicated that the current configuration of the pedestrian crossing signal provides sufficient time to cross the street. However, many expressed concerns for safety and feelings of anxiety and reported an increase in walking pace when crossing the street. Those surveyed lacked information concerning the significance of the signal phases, the meanings of the cue indicators, and knowledge of proper crossing behavior. A quarter of those surveyed did not understand the meanings of the international icons. More than half avoid crossing the street during peak traffic hours and during low visibility, such as at dusk and at night. About a fourth of those sampled had difficulty seeing the crosswalk display. It is recommended that to improve the safety of the walking pedestrian, information concerning the meanings of display cues be provided. Language: en |