Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour最新文献

{"title":"Subjective driving experience recorded live: A naturalistic driving approach","authors":"Katharina Simon,&nbsp;Konstantin Felbel,&nbsp;André Dettmann,&nbsp;Angelika C. Bullinger","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103538","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103538","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>For the development of human-like automated driving functions, recent years have increasingly highlighted the importance of understanding drivers' everyday experiences, which have received less attention compared to the well-established research on human driving behaviour. Drivers' subjective perspectives on daily driving events have so far been based primarily on retrospective data collected through online surveys, interviews or diary studies – resulting in potentially biased post-trip assessments. Surprisingly, this has not been amended with the recent increase of Natural Driving Studies (NDS) which capture real-time driving behaviours, offering genuine insights into drivers' daily driving events. Our research fills this gap and takes a step towards collecting subjective assessments during a daily drive. We designed, developed and tested a smartphone-based qualitative approach to assess drivers' subjective impressions of their driving experiences, in particular their perceptions of challenging situations. Drawing on results from two studies with <em>N</em> = 110 participants who produced 2514 voice recordings, we present nuances, advantages, and limitations of this novel approach in comparison to existing methodologies. We show that our approach can capture in real time the wide range of events that drivers are confronted with in daily driving and their assessment thereof. With our approach, we further advance the understanding of drivers' subjective assessment during a drive and build a foundation for future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103538"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The influence of cultural-psychological factors on trust and adoption of autonomous vehicles","authors":"Xuxin Zhang ,&nbsp;Haipeng Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103545","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103545","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Autonomous driving technology has the potential to alleviate urban traffic congestion, reduce traffic accidents, and improve road safety. However, consumer acceptance of autonomous driving technology has shown a declining trend in recent years, which may negatively affect its market adoption. This study aims to examine how cultural-psychological factors – including social influence, hedonic motivation, empathy, and uncertainty avoidance - affect three dimensions of trust (i.e., manufacturer, institutional, and performance trust) and the acceptance of autonomous vehicles (AVs). A total of 600 questionnaire responses were collected and analyzed using structural equation modeling with bootstrapping. The results indicate that hedonic motivation and trust in AV performance are the key factors positively influencing AV acceptance. Empathy exerts significant positive effects on public trust in AV-related manufacturers, institutions, and vehicle performance. Within social influence, subjective norm and image exhibit significant positive and negative effects on the three dimensions of trust, respectively. The practical implications of this study lie in providing culturally informed insights for regulators and manufacturers to foster public trust and confidence, thereby promoting the adoption of autonomous driving technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103545"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Behavioral and physiological responses of autistic male individuals when subjected to frustrating driving events: A driving simulator study","authors":"Wondwesen Girma Mamo ,&nbsp;Wael K.M. Alhajyaseen ,&nbsp;Hélène Dirix ,&nbsp;Kris Brijs ,&nbsp;Giovanni Vanroelen ,&nbsp;Qinaat Hussain ,&nbsp;Tom Brijs ,&nbsp;Geert Wets ,&nbsp;Peter Jan Hendrik Slijkhuis ,&nbsp;Veerle Ross","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103548","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103548","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Research on autism and driving expanded about a decade ago, initially focusing on the risks and challenges autistic drivers face compared to non-autistic drivers. Today, researchers recognize the importance of considering both the strengths and limitations of autistic drivers, leading to a more balanced perspective and improved insights for inclusive driver education. Driving often involves frustrating events, which can lead to aggressive driving behavior and impact road safety. Little attention has been given to the impact of frustrating driving events on autistic individuals, although their driving could be impacted by emotion regulation issues (i.e., aggression or anxiety). Alternatively, compared to non-autistic individuals, they can display safer driving behavior due to rule adherence. This study aims to compare the responses of autistic and non-autistic participants when subjected to a series of frustrating simulated driving events. Behavioral (i.e., driving parameters) and physiological measures are complemented by self-reports to allow insights into underlying mechanisms of driver responses. A total of 60 male participants, mostly pre-drivers, took part in this study, 23 autistic and 37 non-autistic individuals. Findings revealed that autistic participants’ driving behavior was impacted by the frustrating events, as indicated in an increased maximum deceleration. However, they also displayed safer driving behaviors, as indicated by a higher mean following distance. Taking all driving measures and known safety cut-off values into account, the impact on traffic safety was comparable between both groups. However, autistic participants experienced higher electrodermal activity (EDA) than their non-autistic counterparts during the simulated frustrating driving events. The results together suggest that while autistic participants can cope with frustrating driving situations, they likely experience higher levels of stress. The current study provides important insights for inclusive driver education programs, which could focus on the best ways to deal with frustrating driving events. However, future studies including more licensed drivers and more challenging circumstances are warranted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103548"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Riding the circle: Cyclists' perceived safety and comfort in urban roundabouts","authors":"Ian Trout ,&nbsp;Maria Salomons ,&nbsp;Amir Pooyan Afghari ,&nbsp;Haneen Farah","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103539","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103539","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Perceived safety and comfort influence cycling mode choice and behaviour. While roundabouts are associated with a decreased severity of motor vehicle crashes, recent crash data in the Netherlands suggests that this is not the case for bicycle crashes, with 12% of all bicycle crashes between 2014 and 2021 occurring at roundabouts. Previous studies have mainly focused on intersection type and bicycle facilities, and overlooked how different design elements of dedicated bicycle facilities on roundabouts affect cyclists' perceived safety. Furthermore, previous studies did not investigate the relationship between perceived safety and comfort.</div><div>To address these gaps, this study aims to better understand the factors contributing to cyclists' perceived safety and comfort at roundabouts. A total of 239 complete responses from cyclists to a stated preference survey were collected. A bivariate random effect ordered probit model was used to simultaneously model cyclist's perceived safety and comfort as a function of behavioural factors and infrastructural design elements.</div><div>The results revealed that roundabouts where cars must yield to cyclists and with fewer vehicular entrance points were perceived by cyclists as safer and more comfortable. Also, cyclists' place of residence (in or outside the Netherlands), their likelihood to commit traffic violations, their recent crash history, and the type of bicycle they use, significantly affect their perceived safety.</div><div>To improve cyclists' perceived safety and comfort in urban environments, it is recommended to ensure bicycle yielding priority, design dedicated bicycle facilities on roundabouts and maintain uniformity in bicycle infrastructure design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103539"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research on the influencing factors of human Drivers' Trust in fully autonomous vehicles","authors":"Yifeng Cai ,&nbsp;Yongkang Chen ,&nbsp;Runting Tang ,&nbsp;Wu Song","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103509","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103509","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fully Autonomous Vehicles (FAVs), as a key driver of future mobility, have demonstrated the potential to reduce traffic accidents. However, the factors influencing human drivers' trust in FAVs remain unclear. A critical issue lies in identifying these factors, particularly how the design features of FAVs affect trust. This study proposes a conceptual model incorporating empathy, information transparency, subjective knowledge, social influence, perceived risk, self-efficacy, and trust. A survey of 175 respondents was conducted, and the results were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). By examining how perceived risk and self-efficacy contribute to human drivers' trust in FAVs and the interrelations among these constructs, this study offers deeper insights into the psychological underpinnings of trust in fully autonomous vehicles. The findings reveal that trust is significantly influenced by empathy, information transparency, social influence, subjective knowledge, perceived risk, and self-efficacy. However, the effect of information transparency on perceived risk is not significant, nor is there a significant linear relationship between empathy and self-efficacy. Overall, this study enhances our understanding of human drivers' trust in FAVs and provides valuable guidance for policymakers and technology developers to devise targeted optimization strategies aimed at effectively calibrating such trust.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103509"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145927607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimizing urban road cross-section’s design to accommodate safe autonomous vehicle-cyclist interactions: A bicycle simulator study","authors":"Amira Hammami,&nbsp;Attila Borsos","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.103488","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.103488","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The introduction of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in urban environments where cycling activity is present has raised the need to investigate potential modifications to urban roads, not only from the perspective of AVs but also from the perspective of cyclists. This study aims to investigate the effect of different road design characteristics and varying traffic penetration rates of AVs, using a bicycle simulator study. 50 participants assessed their perceived level of safety, comfort and stress in 11 randomized scenarios. The scenarios involve a design with sharrows and four designs with separated cycling lanes (with two different cycling lane width and two pavement painting options), with 3 AV traffic penetration rates (TPR): 0 %, 50 %, and 100 %. A series of cumulative link mixed models (CLMM) was estimated to analyze the impact of design characteristics and TPRs on cyclist perceptions. The results revealed that the implementation of AVs in shared road scenarios did not improve cyclist safety. On the contrary, it has significantly reduced the perceived level of comfort and has significantly increased the perceived level of stress. However, in separated cycling lane designs, the presence of AVs was found to positively affect cyclist perceptions, although this impact was not significant. Furthermore, the study revealed that the most important factor that affects perceptions of safety, comfort, and stress is the separation between traffic and cycling lanes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103488"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145841818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding incorrect seatbelt usage in Queensland, Australia: A multifaceted investigation drawing from deterrence theory and the theory of planned behaviour","authors":"Amber Wignall,&nbsp;Ioni Lewis","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103567","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103567","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Incorrect seatbelt use is a new and emerging safety concern, largely undetected until the recent introduction of seatbelt cameras. While existing literature has predominantly examined seatbelt “non-use”, this self-report survey explored the psychosocial factors underpinning <em>incorrect use</em> (e.g., improper positioning) and perceptions of the effectiveness of deterrence measures such as fines and demerit points. Because few participants reported engaging in incorrect seatbelt use, the study focused on predictors of <em>future intention</em>, a construct known to precede behaviour. Drawing on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Deterrence Theory, the study measured attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control (PBC), behavioural and normative beliefs, and perceptions of punishment severity, swiftness, and certainty. An online self-report survey assessed intention to wear a seatbelt incorrectly across both driver and passenger contexts.</div><div>Hierarchical regressions showed that the TPB variables significantly predicted intention. For drivers, subjective norms (positive) and PBC control (negative) emerged as significant predictors, whereas for passengers, attitudes and subjective norms (both positive) predicted intention. Deterrence variables did not explain additional variance over and above the TPB constructs. MANOVAs further revealed that high intenders differed significantly from low intenders, endorsing more favourable behavioural beliefs and stronger normative approval than low intenders. No significant differences emerged in control beliefs. Participants also demonstrated limited awareness of actual penalties, and low perceived certainty of punishment, likely reflecting punishment avoidance. Overall, incorrect seatbelt use remains underreported and under-researched. These findings provide initial insight into its psychosocial drivers and can inform the development of targeted road-safety interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103567"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147397366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived usefulness of cycling safety countermeasures in Australia and New Zealand: do stigma, stress and self-reported behaviours play a role?","authors":"A.N. Stephens ,&nbsp;S. O'Hern ,&nbsp;D. Yong ,&nbsp;V. Beanland ,&nbsp;S.A. Useche","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.103498","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.103498","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Increasing modal share for cycling has many potential benefits for individuals and communities, especially in regions dominated by motor vehicle use and affected by issues such as extreme congestion. However, research suggests that cycling is not always a safe and positive experience, especially in car-centric communities that could benefit most from increasing cycling rates. Effective countermeasures can mitigate many issues that deter cycling, but their impact also depends on how useful they are perceived to be by riders. Therefore, the aim of this study was to understand the experiences of cyclists in terms of whether these are positive or negative and what factors underly these experiences (i.e. frequency of conflict with other road users, perceived stigma, cyclist behaviour) as well as to explore the perceived usefulness associated with a range of countermeasures considering safer behaviour, safer infrastructure, smarter cycles and more enforcement. Participants were 2135 cyclists living in Australia (<em>n</em> = 1239; average age 53.6; <em>SD</em> = 13.0; men = 74 %) and New Zealand (<em>n</em> = 896; average age = 46.8; <em>SD</em> = 14.6; men = 59 %) who completed an online questionnaire. Riders had mostly positive experiences with cycling, however 87 % felt there was a stigma towards cyclists and almost all riders (99 %) had experienced conflict with car drivers. These factors were associated with less positive perceptions of cycling. Understandably, almost all cyclists held positive views towards separated infrastructure countermeasures. Education campaigns for drivers were also seen as useful. Moreover, binary logistic regression analyses showed that across a range of countermeasures, cyclists who reported more positive experiences and more protective behaviours, yet also reported more conflict with other road users, tended to endorse infrastructure countermeasures. These cyclists may be more aware of safety concerns, adapt accordingly, and want to keep cycling. Riders perceiving stigma towards cyclists tended to support broader system-level changes; such as education and enforcement for drivers. Thus, a systems-level approach may be required to improve safety and positive riding experiences across a range of cyclists.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103498"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AI vs. Humans: Comparing road user intention recognition performance","authors":"Koen Vellenga ,&nbsp;H. Joe Steinhauer ,&nbsp;Göran Falkman ,&nbsp;Jonas Andersson ,&nbsp;Anders Sjögren","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.103491","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2025.103491","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Anticipating the behavior of other road users is critical for safe driving. To anticipate the behavior of other road users in a timely manner, it is essential to recognize their intentions. Although artificial intelligence (AI)-based intention recognition systems for traffic scenarios have advanced significantly, their performance relative to human road user intention recognition (RUIR) remains largely unexplored. To address this gap, we conducted an experiment comparing the RUIR performance of human participants and a state-of-the-art end-to-end video recognition AI model on a set of 25 video scenarios. The selected scenarios offered a balanced representation of various road user types and a range of intention maneuvers. Among human participants (N=161), we found no statistically significant differences in RUIR performance with respect to age, self-perceived driving skill, annual driven kilometers, or years of driving experience. However, the average human participant exhibited slightly lower RUIR performance than the AI models.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103491"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From messages to movements: how emotional reactions to message frames activate consumption goals to shape students' public transport usage intention","authors":"Hoang Phuong Nhi Do ,&nbsp;Minh Phuc Nguyen ,&nbsp;Cam Anh Thi Pham","doi":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103521","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.trf.2026.103521","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Promoting public transport use among students is crucial for fostering sustainable urban mobility, yet public transport remains underutilized in many cities. This research investigates how message framing influences students' intentions to use public transport through the activation of consumption goals by emotional reactions. Furthermore, by focusing on Hanoi – a Global South megacity undergoing a public transport transformation - it enriches the current literature, which predominantly centers on developed countries. A survey of 611 students explored general school commuting behaviors, followed by a 2 × 2 factorial experiment with 245 participants to examine the independent and combined effects of gain/loss and individual/social frames on public transport usage intention. Results showed that gain frames were slightly better than loss frames, and social references outperformed individual remarks. The effects were congruent, making gain-framed, social-referencing messages the most effective in enhancing students' intention. Additionally, emotional reactions to these frames activated consumption goals, increasing students' behavioral intention. The activation was contextual, as social frames led to higher baseline levels of consumption goals yet less reliance on affective responses. These findings highlight the importance of public communication strategies that emphasize collective benefits and evoke emotional engagement to promote sustainable commuting choices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48355,"journal":{"name":"Transportation Research Part F-Traffic Psychology and Behaviour","volume":"118 ","pages":"Article 103521"},"PeriodicalIF":4.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145978287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}