A Comparison of Pedestrian Walkway Safety Devices in Urban Streets

Pedestrian safe passage on walkways and accident prevention on crosswalks are among the most important aspects of urban design. Among the road user groups, pedestrians are considered the most vulnerable, because the accident may result in pedestrian’s death or injury. Pedestrian safety devices can reduce the risk of accident occurrence, as well as the severity of the injury. In the present study, the location of safe pedestrian crosswalks and the type of safety devices were determined and a comprehensive expert survey was conducted. Then, the most important and effective parameters were indentified and prioritized. It was concluded that the safety devices should be compatible with the type of local and ambient environment.