Project
Crossings in point for pedestrian and bicycle traffic with and without precedence: Projecting (VSS2008/203)
Funding origin:
Switzerland
STRIA Roadmaps:
Network and traffic management systems (NTM)
Transport mode:
Road
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Active mobility
Project website:
Duration:
Start date: 01/10/2008,
End date: 01/11/2013
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Overview
Background & policy context:
Based on literature research, example collections as well as video and conflict observations the following ranges of topics are needed to be examined:
- Basic conditions and application criteria of crossings in point in dependence of determining parameters and with the goal of considering the requirements of the different road users equivalently.
- Mobility, comfort and safety needs of children, elderly and handicapped people are particularly to be considered.
- Project engineering principles for the design and arrangement of crossings in point with consideration of different operating and design concepts of transportation infrastructure.
- The decision criteria for the choice of the suitable elements of crossings (without crosswalk and "bicycle ford") are specified, the geometry of the elements as well as the requirements of the operation are defined.
- Adjustment with the traffic law and other legal bases.
Objectives:
With this research study the following goals are to be achieved:
- Refining the criteria for the choice between crossings in point with precedence and without precedence.
- Arranging an overview of existing elements for crossings for bicycle traffic, for pedestrian traffic and combined elements for both means of transport.
- Analysis and selection of suitable elements for crossings for different groups of users and roads.
- Definition of the use and geometry of suitable elements for crossings with consideration of the road safety, operation and layout (without crosswalk and "bicycle ford").
The research study delivers thereby the basis for the standardization of crossings in point of the pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Methodology:
Following steps will be provided during the project activities:
- Literature review of domestic and foreign literature
- Analysis of existing case studies in Switzerland and in neighbouring countries (Germany, France)
- Observation of the behaviour of pedestrians, bicycle riders and motorists to existing crossings (conflict observation, video recordings)
- Survey of pedestrians, bike riders and car drivers for perception and understanding of the existing crossing elements
- Expert discussions on the topics of application and experience with existing crossings
- Analysis of accidents at crossings punctual
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