A microscopic approach for the behavioural analysis of sustainable modes of transportation

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The cost of road fatalities on Canadian roads is estimated to be approximately $63 billion/year. The cost borne by non-motorized road users is often underestimated. Approximately, pedestrians and cyclists constitute 15% collision-induced fatalities. In addition, pedestrians and cyclists face an elevated risk of injury and death when involved in road collisions. For example, pedestrian-involved collisions constitute only 2% of total collision, however they make up approximately 7 times more of total fatalities. The risk of serious injury for cyclists is estimated to be up to 70 times more than auto passengers and drivers. Underreporting of pedestrian- and cyclist-involved collisions has been recognized in the literature. It is likely that previous figures reflect only a part of the risk of collision facing pedestrians and cyclists in Canada. Unfortunately, this heavy toll is not matched with precise engineering knowledge of the safety implications of pedestrian- and cyclist-oriented safety treatments. This research is a mission to develop novel safety analysis techniques and investigate the safety implications of several safety treatments.