Enhancing Road Safety at Uncontrolled Crosswalks
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https://doi.org/10.32515/2664-262X.2026.14(45).331-338Keywords:
road safety, uncontrolled crosswalk, limited visibility, preventing pedestrian collisionsAbstract
An analysis of road traffic accidents in Ukraine shows that many occur in cities. One of the most common types of city traffic accidents involves collisions with pedestrians. These account for up to 40% of all accidents resulting in injuries and are often severe. More than 20% of pedestrian collisions happen at crosswalks. Improving traffic management near crosswalks is key to enhancing city traffic safety. At unregulated crosswalks, providing adequate visibility for road users is critical for pedestrian safety.
This article studies the interaction between vehicle and pedestrian flows at unregulated crosswalks. It develops recommendations for improving crosswalk safety. The object of the study is vehicle and pedestrian movement at unregulated crosswalks. The subject is traffic accidents at these crossings.
An analysis of traffic organization at unregulated pedestrian crossings was conducted. The study assessed the possibility of preventing pedestrian collisions at such crossings when visibility is limited by the regulatory visibility triangle. There were also experimental studies of pedestrian walking speeds at unregulated crossings. Further assessment examined the feasibility of preventing pedestrian collisions under limited visibility conditions.
Additional measures are proposed to improve safety at uncontrolled crosswalks. The Traffic Rules should be amended regarding speed limits, stopping, and parking near crosswalks. Changes to the roadway's geometry near crosswalks are also suggested. These will improve visibility and reduce pedestrian crossing time. Reducing crossing time increases the traffic capacity of the street section at the crossing. Proposing speed bumps and raised crosswalks. This will ensure vehicles travel at the established speed and prevent congestion near unregulated crossings.
The practical significance of the research results lies in their potential to serve as a tool for improving traffic management and enhancing pedestrian safety.
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