Comparing Driver Behavior Along Road Sections with and without Pedestrian Crossings in a Campus Environment

This study investigates the dynamics of driver behavior in a campus environment, focusing on the influence of pedestrian crossings on speeding patterns. Speed data were collected at two Utah Valley University campus locations. The two locations included a section without pedestrian facilities and one with a marked pedestrian crossing. The speed variations based on gender and age demographics were determined. The results revealed a substantial 36% difference in the 85th percentile speeds between the two locations, with the location without pedestrian facilities exhibiting higher speeds compared to the slower speeds observed at the location with a marked pedestrian crossing. This emphasizes the role of pedestrian infrastructure in curbing speeding tendencies on shared roadways. The gender-based analysis illustrates consistent trends, with male drivers consistently exhibiting higher speeds than their female counterparts at both locations. Additionally, age-based disparities indicate complex interactions between demographic factors and speeding behaviors. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the impact of pedestrian facilities on vehicular speeds, offering practical implications for enhancing road safety in campus environments.