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Research on Jaywalking Characteristics of Elderly/Non-Elderly

고령자/비고령자의 무단횡단 특성에 관한 연구

  • Hong, Kiman (Department of Highway & Transportation Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology) ;
  • Ha, Jungah (Department of Highway & Transportation Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology) ;
  • Kim, Jonghoon (Department of Highway & Transportation Research, Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology)
  • Received : 2021.07.21
  • Accepted : 2021.08.20
  • Published : 2021.09.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the walking characteristics of jaywalking pedestrians, which account for a large proportion of deaths in pedestrian traffic accidents. Method: As for the analysis method, after collecting data of jaywalking pedestrians using imaging equipment, frequency analysis and statistical verification were performed on the jaywalking characteristics of elderly and non-elderly people. Result: It was found that there was a difference in the characteristics of jaywalking between the elderly and non-elders, but in the case of walking speed, insignificant results were derived. However, it was found that among the elderly, the group having difficulty walking in general had a lower walking speed than the group that did not. Conclusion: It is judged that one of the causes of jaywalking is the perception of illegal activities and insensitivity to the risk of accidents, not the age and walking ability. Therefore, in addition to safety education, it is judged that it is necessary to provide pedestrian safety information that requires the driver's attention in multiple jaywalking sections.

연구목적: 본 연구는 보행교통사고 사망사고 중 많은 비중을 차지하고 있는 무단횡단 보행자의 보행특성을 분석하는데 목적이 있다. 연구방법: 분석 방법은 영상장비를 이용하여 무단횡단 보행자의 자료를 수집한 후, 고령자와 비고령자의 무단횡단 특성에 대한 빈도분석과 통계적 검증을 수행하였다. 연구결과:고령자와 비고령자의 무단횡단 특성에 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났으나, 보행속도의 경우, 유의미하지 않는 결과가 도출되었다. 그러나 고령자 중 보행이 어려운 그룹은 그렇지 않은 그룹에 비해 보행속도가 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 무단횡단은 연령대 및 보행능력에 의한 문제가 아닌 불법행위에 대한 인지 및 사고 위험에 대한 안전불감증이 원인 중 하나로 안전 교육과 무단횡단 다발 구간에서 운전자의 주의를 요구하는 보행자 정보 제공이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

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Acknowledgement

본 논문은 2021년도 정부(행정안전부)의 재원으로 한국산업기술평가관리원의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구입니다(과제번호 20010164, 지역특화형 재난안전 연구지원 사업-노인 보행자 및 도로교통 안전을 위한 AI 교통안전시스템 실증 기술 개발).

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