期刊名称:Tema. Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment
印刷版ISSN:1970-9870
出版年度:2013
卷号:6
期号:2
页码:171-188
DOI:10.6092/1970-9870/1608
语种:English
出版社:Tema. Journal of Land Use, Mobility and Environment
摘要:Pedestrian accident is a serious problem in Jordan. It is believedthat walking environment is a contributory factor. This study looks intopedestrian environment in schools’ vicinity. Seventeen schools were selectedand 231 students were followed from school to home. Results showed that 15% ofobserved subjects were involved in conflicts. Average walking time is 17 minutes;almost half of this time is spent either by walking on street or crossing. Femalesare involved in less conflict and they spend less time in traffic. Drivers givepriority to pedestrian in one-thirds of all observed crossing with preferenceto males.
其他摘要:Pedestrian accident is a serious problem in Jordan. It is believedthat walking environment is a contributory factor. This study looks intopedestrian environment in schools’ vicinity. Seventeen schools were selectedand 231 students were followed from school to home. Results showed that 15% ofobserved subjects were involved in conflicts. Average walking time is 17 minutes;almost half of this time is spent either by walking on street or crossing. Femalesare involved in less conflict and they spend less time in traffic. Drivers givepriority to pedestrian in one-thirds of all observed crossing with preferenceto males.
关键词:Transportation safety; Landuse safety; Students walking; School routes; Walking behaviour
其他关键词:Transportation safety; Landuse safety; Students walking; School routes; Walking behaviour