Cellular automata modeling techniques and the characteristics of mixed traffic flow were used to derive the 2-dimensional model presented here for simulation of pedestrian’s crossing dynamics. A conception of “stop...Cellular automata modeling techniques and the characteristics of mixed traffic flow were used to derive the 2-dimensional model presented here for simulation of pedestrian’s crossing dynamics. A conception of “stop point” is introduced to deal with traffic obstacles and resolve conflicts among pedestrians or between pedestrians and the other vehicles on the crosswalk. The model can be easily extended, is very efficient for simulation of pedestrian’s crossing dy- namics, can be integrated into traffic simulation software, and has been proved feasible by simulation experiments.展开更多
Signalized intersections sometimes involve multistage pedestrian crossings, in which pedestrians cross to one or more islands and then wait there for a signal to continue. When signals are timed without attention to p...Signalized intersections sometimes involve multistage pedestrian crossings, in which pedestrians cross to one or more islands and then wait there for a signal to continue. When signals are timed without attention to pedestrian progression, pedestrian delay at multistage crossings can be very long. This paper addresses two issues. First, pedestrian delay at multistage crossings is rarely evaluated because there are no tools in the industry for that purpose except microsimulation. We present a numerical method for determining crossing delay with any number of stages and with the possibility of multiple WALK intervals per cycle. The same method can be applied to single stage crossings, to diagonal two-stage crossings where pedestrians may have path choice, and bicycle two-stage turns. This method has been implemented in a freely available online tool. Second, we describe several signal timing techniques for improving pedestrian and bicyclist progression, and thus reducing their delay, through multistage crossings. They include reservice for selected crossing phases, left turn overlaps, having pedestrian phases overlap each other, and bidirectional bicycle crossings which create path options for two-stage turns. Examples show the potential for large reductions in pedestrian delay, often with little or no increase in vehicular delay. In one example, the addition of a short pedestrian overlap phase reduced average pedestrian delay at a 3-stage crossing by 82 s while average vehicular delay increased by only 0.5 s.展开更多
A temporary pedestrian crossing has been set up for the first time in Nanchang City to facilitate the passage of residents,which has brought great convenience to surrounding residents and students.The author made an i...A temporary pedestrian crossing has been set up for the first time in Nanchang City to facilitate the passage of residents,which has brought great convenience to surrounding residents and students.The author made an in-depth investigation on the temporary pedestrian crossing,analyzed its advantages and existing problems through field investigation,questionnaire survey,resident interview and other forms and put forward relevant suggestions by considering the current operation mode of the facilities,to provide reference for relevant departments to optimize the temporary pedestrian crossing and provide reliable and efficient solutions for other regions.展开更多
The effects of the interactions between bi-directional pedestrians on the crossing time and the crosswalk width are studied. Firstly,the crossing process of bi-directional pedestrians is analyzed.The total crosswalk t...The effects of the interactions between bi-directional pedestrians on the crossing time and the crosswalk width are studied. Firstly,the crossing process of bi-directional pedestrians is analyzed.The total crosswalk time is divided into a discharge time and a crossing time. The interactions between bi-directional pedestrians are quantified with the drag force theory. Then,a model is developed to study the crossing time based on the kinetic energy theory and momentum theory. Subsequently,the related parameters of the proposed model are calibrated with observed information. The relationships among crosswalk width,signal time,pedestrian volume and level of service are simulated with the proposed model. The results are verified and compared with other models. The proposed model has an absolute value of relative error of 9. 38%,which is smaller than that of the Alhajyaseen model（ 15. 26%） and Highway Capacity Manual（ HCM） model（ 12. 42%）. Finally,suggested crosswalk widths at different conditions are successfully estimated with the proposed crossing time model.展开更多
Objective To describe the epidemiological characteristics of nonfatal child pedestrian injuries and provide information to help understand an important public-health problem.Methods This was a school-based,cross-secti...Objective To describe the epidemiological characteristics of nonfatal child pedestrian injuries and provide information to help understand an important public-health problem.Methods This was a school-based,cross-sectional questionnaire survey.The sample （42 750 children） was obtained from two urban cities of Guangdong Province,China,using multi-stage randomized sampling.Information was collected by the respondents self-reporting in the classroom.Results The incidence rate of nonfatal child pedestrian injuries in the cities was 2.0%.Boys had a higher incidence rate （2.6%） than girls （1.4%）.Compared to other children,those aged 10 years are at the highest risk.The primary places of occurrence were sidewalks,residential roads,and crosswalks.High-risk behavior of the children immediately prior to injury included mid-block crossings,playing on roads,and crossing on red lights.The major vehicles that caused pedestrian injuries were bicycles,car or vans,and motorcycles.Bruises,fractures,and injuries to the internal organs were the top three types of injuries.Almost 40% of victims were hospitalized,and nearly 30% of the victims suffered long-term disabilities.Conclusion This study shows that nonfatal child pedestrian injuries are a very serious public-health problem in the urban cities of Guangdong.Based on the epidemiological characteristics,prevention strategies and further research should be carried out to reduce the occurrence of injuries.展开更多
【目的】在无信号控制的自动驾驶环境下,自动驾驶车辆的通行轨迹将与过街行人产生大量冲突,如何利用交通控制手段使行人安全通过交叉口,并避免对自动驾驶车辆的通行造成较大的干扰,是亟待解决的关键问题。【方法】本文提出一种基于冲突...【目的】在无信号控制的自动驾驶环境下,自动驾驶车辆的通行轨迹将与过街行人产生大量冲突,如何利用交通控制手段使行人安全通过交叉口,并避免对自动驾驶车辆的通行造成较大的干扰,是亟待解决的关键问题。【方法】本文提出一种基于冲突相位组的自动驾驶交叉口行人过街控制方法,将到达交叉口的车辆流向分为4个冲突相位组,在各相位组内单独分配通行时间,基于冲突相位组对自动驾驶车辆和行人过街的通行时间进行建模;在穿插式通行模式的基础上,使用行人信号灯保障行人过街需求,建立考虑行人二次过街的自动驾驶交叉口交通控制模型。模型以交叉口各流向需求量与实际交通量乘积之和最大为目标,以各流向允许车辆通行的时间比例和行人信号灯状态为决策变量,综合考虑交通流量、行人和车辆通行权等约束,建立混合整数线性规划模型(mixed-integer linear program,MILP),该控制模型可为各流向的车辆和行人分配通行权。【结果】本文模型的车均延误较定时控制方案的降低26.74%,较单次过街模型的降低11.53%,人均延误较定时控制方案的降低51.66%,较单次过街模型的降低36.20%。这表明本文模型能有效提升交叉口的通行效率。【结论】本文模型能根据自动驾驶车辆和行人的通行需求,对交叉口时空通行权进行分配,有效保障行人过街安全。展开更多
文摘Cellular automata modeling techniques and the characteristics of mixed traffic flow were used to derive the 2-dimensional model presented here for simulation of pedestrian’s crossing dynamics. A conception of “stop point” is introduced to deal with traffic obstacles and resolve conflicts among pedestrians or between pedestrians and the other vehicles on the crosswalk. The model can be easily extended, is very efficient for simulation of pedestrian’s crossing dy- namics, can be integrated into traffic simulation software, and has been proved feasible by simulation experiments.
文摘Signalized intersections sometimes involve multistage pedestrian crossings, in which pedestrians cross to one or more islands and then wait there for a signal to continue. When signals are timed without attention to pedestrian progression, pedestrian delay at multistage crossings can be very long. This paper addresses two issues. First, pedestrian delay at multistage crossings is rarely evaluated because there are no tools in the industry for that purpose except microsimulation. We present a numerical method for determining crossing delay with any number of stages and with the possibility of multiple WALK intervals per cycle. The same method can be applied to single stage crossings, to diagonal two-stage crossings where pedestrians may have path choice, and bicycle two-stage turns. This method has been implemented in a freely available online tool. Second, we describe several signal timing techniques for improving pedestrian and bicyclist progression, and thus reducing their delay, through multistage crossings. They include reservice for selected crossing phases, left turn overlaps, having pedestrian phases overlap each other, and bidirectional bicycle crossings which create path options for two-stage turns. Examples show the potential for large reductions in pedestrian delay, often with little or no increase in vehicular delay. In one example, the addition of a short pedestrian overlap phase reduced average pedestrian delay at a 3-stage crossing by 82 s while average vehicular delay increased by only 0.5 s.
文摘A temporary pedestrian crossing has been set up for the first time in Nanchang City to facilitate the passage of residents,which has brought great convenience to surrounding residents and students.The author made an in-depth investigation on the temporary pedestrian crossing,analyzed its advantages and existing problems through field investigation,questionnaire survey,resident interview and other forms and put forward relevant suggestions by considering the current operation mode of the facilities,to provide reference for relevant departments to optimize the temporary pedestrian crossing and provide reliable and efficient solutions for other regions.
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文摘The effects of the interactions between bi-directional pedestrians on the crossing time and the crosswalk width are studied. Firstly,the crossing process of bi-directional pedestrians is analyzed.The total crosswalk time is divided into a discharge time and a crossing time. The interactions between bi-directional pedestrians are quantified with the drag force theory. Then,a model is developed to study the crossing time based on the kinetic energy theory and momentum theory. Subsequently,the related parameters of the proposed model are calibrated with observed information. The relationships among crosswalk width,signal time,pedestrian volume and level of service are simulated with the proposed model. The results are verified and compared with other models. The proposed model has an absolute value of relative error of 9. 38%,which is smaller than that of the Alhajyaseen model（ 15. 26%） and Highway Capacity Manual（ HCM） model（ 12. 42%）. Finally,suggested crosswalk widths at different conditions are successfully estimated with the proposed crossing time model.
文摘Objective To describe the epidemiological characteristics of nonfatal child pedestrian injuries and provide information to help understand an important public-health problem.Methods This was a school-based,cross-sectional questionnaire survey.The sample （42 750 children） was obtained from two urban cities of Guangdong Province,China,using multi-stage randomized sampling.Information was collected by the respondents self-reporting in the classroom.Results The incidence rate of nonfatal child pedestrian injuries in the cities was 2.0%.Boys had a higher incidence rate （2.6%） than girls （1.4%）.Compared to other children,those aged 10 years are at the highest risk.The primary places of occurrence were sidewalks,residential roads,and crosswalks.High-risk behavior of the children immediately prior to injury included mid-block crossings,playing on roads,and crossing on red lights.The major vehicles that caused pedestrian injuries were bicycles,car or vans,and motorcycles.Bruises,fractures,and injuries to the internal organs were the top three types of injuries.Almost 40% of victims were hospitalized,and nearly 30% of the victims suffered long-term disabilities.Conclusion This study shows that nonfatal child pedestrian injuries are a very serious public-health problem in the urban cities of Guangdong.Based on the epidemiological characteristics,prevention strategies and further research should be carried out to reduce the occurrence of injuries.
文摘【目的】在无信号控制的自动驾驶环境下,自动驾驶车辆的通行轨迹将与过街行人产生大量冲突,如何利用交通控制手段使行人安全通过交叉口,并避免对自动驾驶车辆的通行造成较大的干扰,是亟待解决的关键问题。【方法】本文提出一种基于冲突相位组的自动驾驶交叉口行人过街控制方法,将到达交叉口的车辆流向分为4个冲突相位组,在各相位组内单独分配通行时间,基于冲突相位组对自动驾驶车辆和行人过街的通行时间进行建模;在穿插式通行模式的基础上,使用行人信号灯保障行人过街需求,建立考虑行人二次过街的自动驾驶交叉口交通控制模型。模型以交叉口各流向需求量与实际交通量乘积之和最大为目标,以各流向允许车辆通行的时间比例和行人信号灯状态为决策变量,综合考虑交通流量、行人和车辆通行权等约束,建立混合整数线性规划模型(mixed-integer linear program,MILP),该控制模型可为各流向的车辆和行人分配通行权。【结果】本文模型的车均延误较定时控制方案的降低26.74%,较单次过街模型的降低11.53%,人均延误较定时控制方案的降低51.66%,较单次过街模型的降低36.20%。这表明本文模型能有效提升交叉口的通行效率。【结论】本文模型能根据自动驾驶车辆和行人的通行需求,对交叉口时空通行权进行分配,有效保障行人过街安全。
