2023 Volume 79 Issue 20 Article ID: 23-20022
In recent years, drivers have not always complied with their obligation to give priority to pedestrians, and therefore, improving the rate of pedestrian crossing stops at crosswalks is considered to be important for reducing traffic accidents while crossing the street. This study aims to clarify the structure of an unsignalized pedestrian crossing that allows pedestrians to stand close to the roadway unconsciously and at the same time allows pedestrians to cross safely and securely even when they are close to the roadway. To this purpose, we conducted a VR simulation experiment in which experimental participants wore a head-mounted display and were asked to wait and cross at an unsignalized pedestrian crossing. The results showed that the overhang had the greatest impact on the pedestrian's standing position. Furthermore, the results showed that the overhangs of fences and bollards were effective in reducing the pedestrian's fear.
