Investigating traffic light violations by cyclists in Dublin City Centre
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Richardson, M., Caulfield, B, Investigating traffic light violations by cyclists in Dublin City Centre, Accident Analysis & Prevention, 84, 2015, 65 - 73Download Item:
Abstract:
This research examines the behavior of cyclists in Dublin City with specific regard to red light
running. A number of specific research questions are raised by this study. These quest
ions address the
impact of different infrastructure types on red light running, as well as the behavioral patterns and
demographics of offending cyclists.
Two data collection methods were used to gather information on cyclists in Dublin City
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an
observa
tional survey and an online questionnaire. The observational surveys examined cyclist
compliance with different traffic signal systems and the impact of on
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road and off
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road cycle
infrastructure. An online questionnaire was used to get direct feedback from
cyclists in Dublin City on
the reasons (if any) they decide to commit infringement at traffic lights.
With the recent growth of cycling in Dublin City (as well as many other international cities) it is vital to
accommodate and manage this growing demand
by ensuring the safety and road discipline of cyclists.
The next few years will be crucial for the continued development of cycling in Dublin, particularly due
to the increasing investment by transport planners in cycle infrastructure. It is therefore imp
ortant to
identify now the main factors which influence cyclist's decisions to break red lights in order to guide
local traffic authorities in their efforts to reduce such transgressions
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Author: CAULFIELD, BRIAN
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Accident Analysis & Prevention;84;
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