| Author | Jing, Qian |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. GT-92-34 |
| Subject(s) | Pedestrian areas--China--Beijing
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-92-34 |
| Abstract | The pedestrian mode of travel is a vital component of urban transport and urban activity systems. This fundamental means of travel deserves the utmost attention of responsible policymakers in order for the full benefits of the mode to be realized by users and the community as a whole. In recent years, as the economic situation improvement, pedestrian trips in Beijing have reached to a high level. Walking, an important and convenient personal transport means plays an ever important role. However, the frequent pedestrian crossing has brought about vehicle speeds evidently reduced. Traffic accidents have strongly interference the people's normal living standard. In this study, pedestrian characteristics and their walking speeds on pedestrian crossing facilities have been studied. Effect of pedestrian crossing facilities on pedestrian speeds have also been emphasized. Through questionnaire survey and speed survey carried out in this study, results indicated that in Beijing, walking is a common traffic mode among all commuters irrespective to their sexes and ages. In general, Beijing pedestrians appeare positive a ttitude towards pedestrian crossing facilities and are willing to us e them. There were no superiority among the s ignalized crosswalk , overpass and underpass as each of them have advantages and disadvantages. The average walking speed of Beijing pedestrian was 72.78 m/min , which appeared slower than Shanghainese, Bangkokian and Singaporean counterparts, as well as the Western people . Speeds on pedestrian crossing facilities -- signalized crosswalk, overpass and underpass were significant different among each other. Besides , significant differences of the walking speeds respective to ages and sexes, stairways and straight passages etc. have been found. Furthermore, urban land use patterns, facility location and geometric design are all factors which have been significant effect on pedestrian walking speeds. It is hoped that the results drawn in this study will have more far-reaching effects, especially as a base guideline for the more serious consideration of the design of pedestrian facilities in Beijing. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-92-34 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Yordphol Tanaboriboon; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Shimazaki, T.;Hokao, K.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Japan; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1992 |