Factors Affecting Pedestrian Gap Acceptance Bahavior at Mid-Block Crosswalks in Khon Kaen University

Abstract

Pedestrian crashes with fatal injuries are on the rise. For crossing safety, gap acceptance behavior is critical. Therefore, this study aims to reveal pedestrian crossing behavior at mid-block crosswalks, as well as the factors that influence gap accepting behavior. The study observed and recorded 711 crossing behaviors, including 2,915 accepted/rejected gaps on 9 crosswalks, located in Khon Kaen University. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and a binary logistic regression model. The results revealed that rolling gaps crossings make for one-third of all crossings and the same number applied for crossing outside of a crosswalk. Drivers yielded to pedestrians in only 9% of all crossings. Run, walk and run, waiting in the middle of the road, wide gaps, and gap from vehicles in the near lane are all elements that increase the likelihood of accepting a gap. Using a mobile phone, carrying luggage, higher vehicle speed, and cross more traffic lanes, on the other hand, are all factors that decrease the likelihood of accepting gaps.