Visual search strategies of pedestrians with and without visual and cognitive impairments in a shared zone: A proof of concept study

Visual search strategies of pedestrians with and without visual and cognitive impairments in a shared zone : A proof of concept study

Falkmer, Torbjörn (author): Jönköping University,HHJ. CHILD,Curtin University, Australia; La Trobe University, Australia,La Trobe University,Linköpings universitet,Linköping University,Avdelningen för samhällsmedicin,Medicinska fakulteten,Region Östergötland, Smärt och rehabiliteringscentrum

Dahlman, Joakim, 1974 (author): Chalmers University of Technology,Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers, Sweden

Rehnberg, Anette (author): The Swedish Transport Administration,Trafikverket,Swedish Transport Adm, Sweden

Falkmer, Marita (author): Jönköping University,HLK, CHILD,Curtin University, Australia; Jonköping University, Sweden,Tekniska högskolan i Jönköping,School of engineering Jönköping university

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Elsevier, 2016
2016
English.
In: Land use policy. - : Elsevier. - 0264-8377 .- 1873-5754. ; 57, s. 327-334

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Abstract Subject headings

Shared zones have gained increasing popularity in urban land use and design as a means of incorporating the needs of multiple modes of transport, while at the same time promoting social interaction between users. Interactions within shared zones are based on a set of informal social protocols, communicated via eye contact and social cues. This proof of concept study utilised eye-tracking technology to examine the visual search strategies of individuals, with and without visual and cognitive impairments as they navigated a strategically chosen shared zone. In total 3960 fixations were analysed and the fixations were distributed across the shared zone and a pedestrian crossing. Those with impairments were more likely to fixate on traffic specific areas and objects compared to those without, suggesting that they required more input ascertaining when and where it was safe to perform tasks. However, the duration of fixation was not significantly different for an object whether it was traffic related or not, indicating a global need for increased processing time of the surrounding environment. Shared zones are claimed to increase driver awareness and safety and reduce congestion, but the implications on participation and safety for those with visual and cognitive impairments is yet to be extensively explored.

NATURVETENSKAP -- Data- och informationsvetenskap -- Människa-datorinteraktion (hsv//swe)
NATURAL SCIENCES -- Computer and Information Sciences -- Human Computer Interaction (hsv//eng)
MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)
SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Annan samhällsvetenskap -- Tvärvetenskapliga studier inom samhällsvetenskap (hsv//swe)
SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Other Social Sciences -- Social Sciences Interdisciplinary (hsv//eng)

By the author/editor: Earl, Robyn; Falkmer, Torbjör ...; Girdler, Sonya; Dahlman, Joakim, ...; Rehnberg, Anette; Falkmer, Marita

About the subject

NATURAL SCIENCES: NATURAL SCIENCES; and Computer and Inf ...; and Human Computer I ...

SOCIAL SCIENCES: SOCIAL SCIENCES; and Other Social Sci ...; and Social Sciences ...

By the university: Jönköping University; Chalmers University of Technology; Linköping University

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