The Walking Security Index and Pedestrians’ Security in Urban Areas

摘要: The Walking Security Index (WSI) was proposed to the Region of OttawaCarleton in 1995 for inclusion its Transportation Environment Action Plan (TEAP). Four related problems were behind idea developing an index (Wellar 1996, 1998). First, attached “high priority” walking mode Official and Master Plan. However, it had no means methodologically evaluating how well any 875 signalized intersections met needs pedestrians. Second, due apparent premise engineering field automotive industry that vehicle operators have “entitlement” convenience, comfort, safety, transportation research North America has focused overwhelmingly on moving cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, buses (Highway Research Board 1965; 1994; Wellar 1998, 2000, 2002a, b). An could be a articulate concerns pedestrians, identify pedestriansensitive solutions urban problems. Third, by training tradition, Region’s planning traffic staff concentrated efforts vehicles. Very little in-house talent resources dedicated serving promoting pedestrians’ convenience. development reduce technical imbalance, provide basis pedestrian-oriented initiatives OttawaCarleton’s transportation, public departments.