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Analysis of Walking Facility Performance Guidelines for Individuals with Disabilities

项目名称：	Analysis of Walking Facility Performance Guidelines for Individuals with Disabilities
摘要：	Walking facilities are important infrastructure in a community�s transportation systems. It is imperative to design and evaluate the effectiveness of these facilities to meet the walking needs of diverse pedestrian groups, including individuals with disabilities who represent a significant population in the United States. The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) defines walking facility performance using a qualitative measure describing operational conditions, or level of service (LOS). However, pedestrian LOS thresholds do not account for bi-directional flows, pedestrian/environment spacing, or heterogeneous pedestrian characteristics. Such is the case as there is little research on diverse pedestrians� behavior. In particular, there is very little empirical study of individuals with disabilities� walking behavior and perceptions. As a result, how closely pedestrian LOS thresholds correspond to actual conditions have been shown to be inaccurate. The purpose of this study is to empirically compare individuals with disabilities� perceptions of quality of service and observed walking behavior (including bi-directional pedestrian flow and pedestrian/environment spacing) with existing walking facility guidelines. Specifically, the objectives of this research are (1) identifying and quantify the effect of different pedestrian characteristics and walking behavior variables on the walkway level of service evaluations, and (2) examine and compare individuals with disabilities� perceptions of walking facility performance with existing LOS design guidelines. This study will improve the operational guidelines used to assess walking facility performance, ultimately improving the design of walking facilities for heterogeneous populations including individuals with disabilities.
状态：	Completed
资金：	90001
资助组织：	Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
管理组织：	Western Michigan University
项目负责人：	Dunn, Denise E
执行机构：	Utah State University
主要研究人员：	Chen, Anthony
开始时间：	20150701
预计完成日期：	20160630
实际结束时间：	20160630