@article{ref1,
title="A street-crossing simulator for studying and training pedestrians",
journal="Transportation research part F: traffic psychology and behaviour",
year="2019",
author="Cavallo, Viola and Dommès, Aurelie and Dang, Nguyen-Thong and Vienne, Fabrice",
volume="61",
number="",
pages="217-228",
abstract="This paper presents the Inrets/Ifsttar advanced pedestrian simulator built in Versailles (France), along with various kinds of studies carried out using this device. The simulator is a cave-like device designed for studying and training older pedestrians, so we chose a setup that would be user-friendly and would have few constraints. Visual road scenes are rear-projected on large screens that form a corridor in which the pedestrians can actually walk for a distance of 7m. First, we give an overview of several comparative studies on the behavior of younger and older pedestrians in two-way street-crossing situations, that have identified some of the difficulties that put older people at a high risk. We then present a study that tests different training programs for older pedestrians, and points out significant safety improvements brought about by behavioral (using the pedestrian simulator) and/or educational programs, but no benefit from cognitive (UFOV®) training. Lastly, we discuss some other ways of using the simulation platform, such as ergonomic studies on information devices for pedestrian navigation and street-worker safety, and studies on social influence in groups of pedestrians.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1369-8478",
doi="10.1016/j.trf.2017.04.012",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2017.04.012"
}