Assessing Qualitative Factors of Pedestrian Bridges over Major Arterials in a Developing Country
Publication: International Conference on Transportation and Development 2024
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This study is to evaluate pedestrian bridges on important arterial routes in Karachi, such as University Road, MA Jinnah Road, Rashid Minhas Road, and Sharah e Faisal. The primary goal of the study is to gather and evaluate information about Karachi’s pedestrian bridges and their safety, as well as suggest preventative strategies to decrease pedestrian accidents. The study’s purview encompasses a range of qualitative aspects, including location, condition, and safety levels, that affect how pedestrian bridges are used. Additionally, it investigates the reasons why people don’t use pedestrian bridges and investigates possible fixes to encourage more people to use them. A questionnaire survey was conducted as part of the data collection process, which focused on impressions of the safety and location of the bridge, pedestrian behavior, and demographics. The survey provided information about pedestrian behaviors, including the respondents’ age, gender, level of education, and the existence of any illnesses that would limit their mobility. Later, the gathered data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
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