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IPOD Abstract for presentation (Poster or Podium)

CAV Impacts

1655879 - Evaluation of Gainesville Pedestrian-Bicyclist's Connected Vehicle Pilot

Monday, June 17, 2024
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM ET
Room: 218
Abstract:

This research focuses on the UF campus in Gainesville, Florida, which has high pedestrian and bicyclist traffic. The research objectives are to improve pedestrian access and safety, collect data for connected vehicle performance measurement, and provide opportunities for automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to introduce Connected Vehicle technologies.

The 'before' analysis in the research area emphasized important findings, including high pedestrian density near bus stops near the Reitz Student Union building, frequent jaywalking on West University Avenue, and reduced jaywalking due to the presence of a pedestrian/bicyclist tunnel under 13th Street. The safety research looked at pedestrian and bicycle accidents and identified trends including increased pedestrian accident rates on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a concentration of late-night accidents near West University Avenue. The mobility study examined intersection operational performance and highway capacity at a few chosen crossroads; one of these intersections, which is not signalized, presented the highest crash rate.
The 'after' analysis in the research area aims to support the UF Accelerated Innovation Development (AID) project through a multifaceted evaluation of the installed hardware and software, as well as pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboarder perceptions, and corridor-level operations. More specifically, the research has the following objectives:
Assess the hardware and software technologies used in the research area to warn drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists ahead of impending risk to reduce pedestrian-bicyclist collisions.  In order to increase accessibility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists in the relevant areas, the system that will be examined includes junction and mid-block crossings that will feature warning or notification systems.
Evaluate the effectiveness of passive pedestrian detection (PPD) systems, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), and other communication technologies used to help pedestrians and bicyclists cross busy streets, as well as user perception of the smartphone application created for this research.
Assess the performance of the corridor in terms of mobility and safety.
Perform qualitative and quantitative assessments of the effectiveness of the installed systems

Learning Objectives:

Attendees can expect to learn the following from this session:
  • will be able to assess the effectiveness of safety measures, including passive pedestrian detection (PPD) systems, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs), and others aimed at enhancing traffic safety.
  • will assess user perceptions and interactions with the smartphone application and other technologies implemented in the research area, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
  • will gain the ability to analyze the impact of installed hardware and software technologies on corridor-level mobility, focusing on pedestrian, bicycle, and skateboarder access and movement within the research area.