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Area of Science:

  • Transportation safety
  • Public health
  • Urban planning

Background:

  • Pedestrian safety has been a critical issue for over 120 years, with significant research into crashes, behavior, and flows.
  • Global pedestrian fatalities show disparities, with high-income countries (HIC) reporting reductions but also decreased pedestrian activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize progress in understanding pedestrian crash patterns and identify effective safety strategies.
  • To highlight similarities in pedestrian behavior worldwide, such as route choice and crossing preferences.
  • To address the need for novel research to improve pedestrian safety in both HIC and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological studies on pedestrian crashes.
  • Analysis of research on pedestrian behavior, including gap acceptance and route selection.
  • Comparative assessment of safety strategies and their effectiveness in different income-level countries.

Main Results:

  • Pedestrian behavior demonstrates global similarities in crossing habits and route preferences.
  • Active speed control measures yield the greatest reduction in pedestrian crashes.
  • Education and training programs show minimal impact on altering pedestrian behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Despite progress, pedestrian safety remains a challenge, particularly in LMICs with high exposure on fast roads.
  • Current strategies' effectiveness is debated due to concurrent reductions in pedestrian activity in HIC.
  • Future research must focus on innovative approaches to enhance pedestrian safety across diverse global contexts.