Title: To Understand Pedestrian experience towards footpaths.
Authors: 1) Sanghraj Bagate(03)
2) Mahesh Tidke (61)
3) Rutuja Gholap (15)
Introduction:
In my report, I aim to explore the pivotal role that footpaths play in shaping urban life. In the dynamic urban context, footpaths often stand as unassuming components, yet they wield considerable influence on the quality of pedestrian experiences. From safety and accessibility to aesthetic appeal, footpaths are integral to fostering vibrant, walk able cities that prioritize the well-being of their residents.
Objective of Study:
To understand the underlying issue of the pedestrian experience with footpaths, assessing safety, accessibility, and aesthetics to recommend strategies for enhancing urban walkability and inclusivity.
Literature review:
A comprehensive study on factors influencing pedestrian signal violation behaviour: Experience from Kolkata City, India
Dipanjan Mukherjee and Sudeshna Mitra (2020) study on 55 intersections in Kolkata reveals a significant link between pedestrian signal violation and fatal crashes. Factors like pavement marking, traffic cycle length, and pedestrian attributes play a role. Enhancing design, safety measures, and awareness campaigns is crucial for improved pedestrian safety and compliance.
Clustering pedestrians’ perceptions towards road infrastructure and traffic characteristics
Aditya Saxena And Ankit Kumar Yadav(2022) assert that pedestrian safety is a growing concern, with increasing road crash fatalities involving pedestrians. They emphasize the importance of understanding pedestrian behavior and characteristics to enhance safety measures. Their study aims to analyze pedestrian crossing behaviors at signalized intersections, focusing on factors such as gender, age, and distractions. The findings contribute to designing effective interventions and policies for safer pedestrian interactions with traffic.
Data Collection
In order to draw conclusions about the study, we collected responses from 100 students of KBS using a questionnaire to understand their perceptions. By personally administering the survey, we aimed to gather accurate data. To analyze the collected data, the populations mean method was employed, allowing us to derive insights about the entire student population’s perceptions. we use Likert scale to collect response.
Questioner:
- I walk on road due to narrow footpath
- I don’t feel safe while walking on footpath
- I encounter damaged pavements on footpaths
- My daily walks often encounter obstacles on the footpaths
- I consider footpath cleanliness crucial for a cleaner environment
Data Analysis:
|
Mean |
0.27 |
0.12 |
0.2 |
0.22 |
0.18 |
|
Standard Deviation |
1.31 |
1.34 |
1.29 |
1.33 |
1.23 |
|
Standard Error |
0.13 |
0.13 |
0.13 |
0.13 |
0.12 |
|
Z value |
2.06 |
0.90 |
1.55 |
1.65 |
1.47 |
|
|
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Positive |
Result: Positive – Students were finding it difficult to bring up their issues and problems faced while walking on road , as most of the results is Positive.
Conclusion:
- Public walk on road due to narrow path.
- Students don’t feel safe while walking on footpath.
- Students encounter damaged pavements on footpath.
- Students feel many obstacles on footpath.
- Student consider footpath cleanliness crucial for a cleaner environment.
Referance:
Dipanjan Mukherjee and Sudeshna Mitra (2020)A comprehensive study on factors influencing pedestrian signal violation behaviour: Experience from Kolkata City, India 1. retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925753520300072
Aditya Saxena And Ankit Kumar Yadav(2022) Clustering pedestrians’ perceptions towards road infrastructure and traffic characteristics 1.Retrieved from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17457300.2022.2112234