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Infrastructure and Policy Needs for Personal Electric Mobility Devices in the Connected Vehicle World

项目名称：	Infrastructure and Policy Needs for Personal Electric Mobility Devices in the Connected Vehicle World
摘要：	Description: The research team will conduct a comprehensive search of the literature of current PEMDs in the market, how PEMDs operate in different countries and rules governing their operation. The findings from the literature review are crucial in revealing the safety hazards and operation benefits associated with PEMDs use and effective countermeasures for safe inclusion of PEMDs into the existing infrastructure. Further, the research will document the safety incidences in the past 10 years by utilizing the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS). The research team plans to conduct two field experiments, one under traditional (current) operating conditions and two, under non-traditional, the connected environment. The field experiments will identify any potential conflicts between PEMDs users and the general travelling public. They will also help us learn how the PEMDs interact with pedestrians in the various pedestrian areas, how safe the PEMDs are in urban areas; the effects of the operating environment including crossing intersections, various lighting conditions (day/night), various weather conditions (wind, rain, cold), on the use of PEMDs. Intellectual Merit: This research will document the different types of personal electric mobility devices (PEMDs) currently used by the public on public transportation systems. Broader Impacts: The research findings will help transport planners and public officials to decide how to manage non-motorized facilities (walkways, sidewalks, paths and trails) to maximize PEMDs benefits while minimizing any negative effects. Further, the research results will shed light into infrastructure needs as we evolve into the connected transportation environment.
状态：	Active
资金：	41665
资助组织：	Clemson University
管理组织：	South Carolina State University
项目负责人：	Mwakalonge, Judith
执行机构：	Clemson University
主要研究人员：	Chowdhury, Mashrur
开始时间：	20171001
预计完成日期：	20190430
实际结束时间：	0