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Road safety in Ghana: Analysis of passenger safety evaluations and public transport (PT) use Universiteit Hasselt
Observing the observation of (vulnerable) road user behaviour and traffic safety: a scoping review Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
Behavioural observation studies in road safety research collect naturalistic data of road users that are not informed (beforehand) of their participation in a research project. It enables the observation of behavioural and situational processes that contribute to unsafe traffic events, while possible behavioural adaptations due to the road users’ recognition of being observed are minimized. The literature in this field is vast and diverse, with ...
Understanding road traffic risks from the street hawker’s perspective Universiteit Hasselt
This study explored street hawkers’ lived experiences and risks in traffic using the phenomenological case study design. Data from 24 hawkers at three hawking spots and field observations form the basis of our study. A stratified purposeful sampling scheme was employed to ensure a balance of gender and age. Thematic data analytic strategy was employed in the data analysis. We found that participants’ traffic incidents were mainly self-induced, ...
Modelling public bus/minibus transport accident severity in Ghana Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
The current safety concerns with buses/minibuses (public transport) in both developed and developing countries have warranted a renewed interest in bus/minibus safety research. Prior to this, there was a paucity of research in this domain especially in developed countries where the safety associated with buses was deemed adequate. In this study, we examined the factors that influence bus/minibus accident severity in Ghana using bus/minibus ...
Public bus passenger safety evaluations in Ghana: A phenomenological constructivist exploration Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
Notwithstanding the growing body of literature that recognises the importance of personal safety to public transport (PT) users, it remains unclear what PT users consider regarding their safety. In this study, we explore the criteria PT users in Ghana use to assess bus safety. This knowledge will afford a better understanding of PT users’ risk perceptions and assessments which may contribute to theoretical models of PT risk perceptions. We ...
SERVQUAL analysis of public bus transport services in Kumasi metropolis, Ghana: Core user perspectives Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
Encouraging public transport use implies the need to make it attractive to commuters through regular service quality evaluation and modification. Understanding user expectations of public transport are thus valuable, and the evaluations/perceptions are a useful way to gauge the performance of the public transport for core users. Using the SERVQUAL methodology, this study sought to analyse the core public bus transport users’ service quality ...
Yielding behavior and traffic conflicts at cyclist crossing facilities on channelized right-turn lanes Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
Channelized right-turn lanes (CRTLs) improve traffic flow efficiency, enabling right-turning drivers to bypass traffic lights at signalised intersections (for right-hand drive countries). Many CRTLs provide crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. Previous studies examining the safety performance of CRTLs indicate that they increase overall safety levels but hint that safety issues regarding vulnerable road users exist. This study ...
Safety effects of dynamic speed limits on motorways Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
Dynamic speed limits (DSL) are limits that change according to real-time traffic, road or weather conditions. In DSL-schemes road users are typically informed of speed limit changes by electronic signs that are housed within gantries situated above lanes. Dynamic speed limit systems are increasingly applied worldwide, usually on motorways. One of the objectives of dynamic speed limits is to improve traffic safety through reductions in speed ...
Priority rule signalization under two visibility conditions: Driving simulator study on speed and lateral position Universiteit Hasselt KU Leuven
In literature, priority-controlled and right-hand priority intersections have rarely been compared on other elements than the number of right-of-way violations and collisions. This study investigates the effect on speed and lateral position of five priority rules under two visibility conditions at an intersection (without hierarchy between branches), which is, at this moment, a knowledge gap. Fifty participants drove five different routes in a ...