Date of Graduation
5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Department
Civil Engineering
Advisor/Mentor
Hernandez, Sarah
Committee Member/Reader
Fernstrom, Eric
Abstract
A diagonal crosswalk paired with an all-red phase traffic signal is an effective approach to manage intersections with high pedestrian volume. This allows pedestrians to cross both north-south and east-west bound roads at the same time. However, ineffective diagonal crosswalk marking, and lack of signs reduces the use of diagonal crosswalks which in turn results in jaywalking, often in unsafe capacities. The objective of this study is to determine the impacts of pedestrian-caused delay and safety impacts due to the misuse of a diagonal crosswalk. To better understand the impacts, a camera-based data collection was conducted during a four-hour period at a local intersection. The data was compiled and used in the analysis. Analysis includes estimation of pedestrian volume and delay.
Keywords
Civil Engineering, Transportation, Crosswalk, Diagonal, Pedestrian Scramble
Citation
Francis, E. (2023). Impacts of Diagonal Crosswalk Misuse. Civil Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cveguht/81