Improving traffic safety for pedestrians and cyclists at signalized intersections: A study of the traffic signal system in Gothenburg
Typ
Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Infrastructure and environmental engineering (MPIEE), MSc
Publicerad
2024
Författare
Daebes, Abrar
Ly , Terrie
Modellbyggare
Tidskriftstitel
ISSN
Volymtitel
Utgivare
Sammanfattning
It is more important than ever to work towards a sustainable society. The transportation
sector has a big potential to contribute to a greener environment. Transport modes such as
walking and cycling have been promoted as sustainable options for transportation and have
become a challenge for many cities to increase their use. One of the cities is Gothenburg.
Gothenburg has adopted many policies and programs to achieve a more accessible city for
pedestrians and cyclists. This master’s thesis studies how the current traffic system relating
to traffic signals works in Gothenburg and identifies traffic safety problems for vulnerable
road users at signalized intersections. The result obtained from this master’s thesis shows a
need for a more effective technological solution for the traffic signal system. There are some
inconsistencies between the goals stated in supporting documents and implementations. The
guidelines need to be clearer and more consistent to avoid conflicting interpretations. Much
information is not up to date, such as information on the LHOVRA strategy. Therefore, the
current documents and implementations need to be reviewed and updated regularly based
on feedback and results. Additionally, this study suggests speed limit measures, clearer road
markings, and leaning rails for cyclists to improve traffic safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Further research on different detection methods is recommended for continuing the work on
improving traffic safety in Gothenburg.