Analysis of the Traffic Safety Improvement Effects of Runway-style Crosswalks

This study quantitatively analyzed the effectiveness of runway-style crosswalks installed to enhance pedestrian safety at night.Runway-style crosswalks were installed at eight pedestrian-vulnerable sites in North Gyeongsang Province, and vehicle speeds before and after installation were collected.Data were gathered during nighttime hours (7:00 PM to 9:00 PM), and changes in average driving speeds were analyzed using an independent t-test.The results showed a statistically significant decrease in speed at 8 out of 9 sites, with the overall average speed decreasing from 26.5 km/h to 20.9 km/h-a reduction of approximately 5.6 km/h.In most locations, speed variance also decreased, indicating more consistent deceleration behavior among drivers.These findings suggest that runway-style crosswalks provide visual cues that alert drivers to the presence of a crossing zone, effectively encouraging speed reduction and enhancing pedestrian safety.Going forward, it is necessary to maximize the facility's effectiveness by