Nebraska LTAP
ORCID IDs
Jason Hawkins 0000-0002-9655-4846
Mohammad Elayan 0009-0001-2562-5694
Kwang il (Jason) Yoo 0009-0009-6835-5135
Yunwoo Nam 0000-0002-0143-5132
Date of this Version
5-2024
Document Type
Article
Citation
Nam, Y., Hawkins, J., Don Butler, D., Aldridge, N., Elayan, M., Yoo, K. (2024). Modeling Pedestrian and Bicyclist Crash Exposure with Location-Based Service Data. NDOT Research Report SPR-FY23(025).
Abstract
The rising popularity of non-motorized transportation has brought about safety risks. The inclusion of accurate traffic volume information is one of the key elements to produce robust outcomes when researching safety. The project investigates and enhances transportation safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, emphasizing the integration of Location-Based Services (LBS) data, particularly StreetLight data, to analyze traffic volume and associated risks. The calibration process demonstrates the significance of traffic volume as a key variable influencing prediction accuracy across pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicle models. The crash analysis reveals a strong correlation between crash counts and traffic activity, with noteworthy findings emerging at the facility scale. The safety ranking analysis identifies higher and lower risk areas in the city. The spatial and temporal analysis at the street segment level highlights changes in traffic volumes before and during the COVID-19 period, along with distinct geographic patterns of activities at downtown and recreational locations. The project contributes to the knowledge and methodology surrounding transportation safety for non-motorized road users. By leveraging LBS data, the research provides comprehensive analyses of traffic patterns and safety considerations, aiming to create a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists.