An investigation of cyclist behavior at intersections /

A&M University were chosen to observe cyclist behavior. Both

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hottenstein, Aaron Mabery
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:A&M University were chosen to observe cyclist behavior. Both
behaviors were different between the locations, while the
Bush Drive and Throckmorton/George Bush Drive) at the Texas
cyclist maneuvers as they entered the intersection, and the
cyclist traffic control compliance was recorded. The motor
cyclists and the test of proportions was used to decide if
cyclists to merge with traffic at different locations and
geometry, striping and lane configuration does influence
However, the right turn lane at Bizzell begins at the island,
influenced cyclists' decisions to merge with traffic. Using
intersection approaches contained an island separating right
intersections. It was found that the intersection approach
into the intersections. The distance from the intersection
motor vehicle volumes did not influence cyclists' decisions
predetermined location. Two intersections (Bizzell/George
Some bicycle lane treatments are meant to encourage cyclists
the Chi Square test of independence, the collected behaviors
The designing of bicycle lanes can be a complicated issue.
the proportions of behaviors were equal at both
throughout the approach to the intersection. Video cameras
to determine the influence of motor vehicle volumes on
to merge with traffic before the intersection, while some
to merge with traffic. The proportions of inappropriate
traffic compliance rates were the same.
treatments channelize cyclists to merge with traffic in a
turning traffic from straight and left turning traffic.
upon the intersection location. Linear regression was used
vehicle volumes were also recorded to determine if they
were evaluated to determine if the behaviors were dependent
were used to record cyclists as they approached and traveled
where a cyclist merged with motor vehicle traffic, the
while at Throckmorton the right turn lane is present
Item Description:"Major subject: Civil Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 104 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 90-93.