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原文传递 Evaluation of Road Users' Violations at Railroad Grade Crossings

题名：	Evaluation of Road Users' Violations at Railroad Grade Crossings
正文语种：	eng
作者：	Adheesh Kumar Vivek;Malaya Mohanty;Smruti Sourava Mohapatra
作者单位：	Dept. of Civil Engineering School of Studies of Engineering and Technology Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya(A Central University) Bilaspur Chhattisgarh 495009 India;School of Civil Engineering Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Bhubaneswar Odisha 751024 India;Dept. of Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology(Indian School of Mines)Dhanbad Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004 India
关键词：	Railroad grade crossings(RRGC); Distractions; Individual violations; Group violations; Ordered probit model
摘要：	Road users' safety at railroad grade crossings(RRGCs)is one of the most demanding concerns, because the majority of RRGC accidents are fatal in nature. These accidents are mainly caused by collisions between road users and trains, principally due to road users' violation. In general, road users commit violations either individually or in groups. Moreover, they have a pattern of committing violations regularly or only on occasion, and a fraction of them may be nonviolators. The current study attempts to figure out the factors that are linked to such behavior, as well as the probable causes of violation. In this context, a comprehensive survey was undertaken at 21 RRGCs throughout nine Indian states, yielding a total of 7,208 responses. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out using this database, and separate ordered probit models for individual and group violations were developed. The findings demonstrated that a number of socioeconomic factors, trip-related factors, and behavioral factors significantly impact the violations(individual and group)at RRGCs. On the other hand, gender, education level, and trip type were found to be insignificant factors for group violations. Engagement in secondary activities followed by crossing speed tendency projects a strong correlation with violations among all the factors. The reason for such risk-taking behavior is revealed to be excessive waiting time, followed by habit, social impact, inadequate knowledge, and attitude. These findings are useful for planners and policymakers in determining viable interventions to enhance safety at RRGCs, particularly in developing nations like India.
出版年：	2023
期刊名称：	Journal of Transportation Engineering
卷：	149
期：	9
页码：	04023086.1-04023086.11