NTL Record

Title Experimental Field Test of Proposed Pedestrian Safety Messages. Volume 3
Record ID 25664
Personal Name
Creator
Blomberg, Richard D.; Preusser, David F.; Hale, A. (Allen), 1938- ; Leaf, W. A.
Source 147 p. in various pagings : ill.
Corporate Creator Dunlap and Associates, Inc.
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publisher United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date 19831100
Language English
Abstract Author's abstract: A detailed re-analysis of available pedestrian accident data was utilized to define three sets of pedestrian safety public information and education (PI&E) Messages. These messages were then produced and field tested. The objectives and theoretical background for the study are addressed in Volume I. The messages directed at child pedestrian accidents and using an animated character named "Willy Whistle" are covered in Volume II. Two sets of adult-oriented messages are the focus of this Volume. The child messages were successful in reducing pedestrian accidents in three test cities. The adult messages also yielded some positive results. It was concluded that these messages are viable pedestrian accident countermeasures. The success of these messages leads to the additional conclusion that PI&E, in general, can be an effective countermeasure modality for modifying simple behaviors if adequate exposure is obtained.
Rosap ID dot:1379
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/1379
TRT Terms Pedestrians; Pedestrian-vehicle crashes; Pedestrian safety; Traffic safety education; Public information programs; Education; Behavior; Adults; Field tests
Classification NTL - PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLES - Pedestrians;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Human Factors;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Highway Safety
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
391809
Contract Number DOT-HS-4-00952
Report Number DOT-HS-806-523; ED83-5-3; NTIS-PB84211564
Availability NHTSA - Behavioral Safety Research
Resource type Research Paper
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/25000/25600/25664/DOT-HS-806-523.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository