Distracted walking:Examining the extent to pedestrian safety problems

查看全文 作　　者：Judith [1]Mwakalonge;Saidi [2]Siuhi;Jamario [1]White

机构地区：[1]Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Technology and Nuclear Engineering,South Carolina State University;[2]Department of Civil Engineering,Abu Dhabi University

出　　处：《Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering(English Edition)》索引2015年第2卷第5期,共11页

摘　　要：Pedestrians,much like drivers,have always been engaged in multi-tasking like using handheld devices,listening to music,snacking,or reading while walking.The effects are similar to those experienced by distracted drivers.However,distracted walking has not received similar policies and effective interventions as distracted driving to improve pedestrian safety.This study reviewed the state-of-practice on policies,campaigns,available data,identified research needs,and opportunities pertaining to distracted walking.A comprehensive review of literature revealed that some of the agencies/organizations disseminate useful information about certain distracting activities that pedestrians should avoid while walking to improve their safety.Various walking safety rules/tips have been given,such as not wearing headphones or talking on a cell phone while crossing a street,keeping the volume down,hanging up the phone while walking,being aware of traffic,and avoiding distractions like walking with texting.The majority of the past observational-based and experimental-based studies reviewed in this study on distracted walking is in agreement that there is a positive correlation between distraction and unsafe walking behavior.However,limitations of the existing crash data suggest that distracted walking may not be a severe threat to the public health.Current pedestrian crash data provide insufficient information for researchers to examine the extent to which distracted walking causes and/or contributes to actual pedestrian safety problems. 关键词：行人安全安全问题检查手持设备干预措施安全规则公众健康研究人员

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