Video analysis of bicyclist and pedestrian movement on shared-use paths under daylight and electric lighting conditions—Method exploration

Abstract

This study introduces a progressive methodology for examining the travel behaviour of bicyclists and pedestrians under both daylight and electric lighting conditions. By analysing data from naturalistic/undisturbed settings, we aimed to assess the representativeness of participant behaviour in an invited context compared to that of typical road users. This paper expands upon the methodological exploration initiated in the original Video Analysis of Pedestrian Movement (VAPM) study by analysing the microscopic movements of both pedestrians and bicyclists in outdoor environments under both natural and electric lighting conditions. Furthermore, the paper investigates bicyclists’ bi-directional interactions in a naturalistic setting, adding a valuable dimension to the study's comprehensive analysis. Our research introduces an effective approach to data collection through the use of drone technology to obtain microscopic data from video analysis. This method has the potential to enhance travel quality for bicyclists during the hours of twilight and darkness and increase the likelihood of short motor vehicle trips being replaced by active, sustainable forms of transport.