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View article: Identification and segmentation of social and environmental criteria in multi-criteria analysis for selecting infrastructure investment options for road transport
Identification and segmentation of social and environmental criteria in multi-criteria analysis for selecting infrastructure investment options for road transport Open
Studies show that road investments generate both positive and negative socio-economic and environmental impacts. Social effects include improved accessibility, safety, and reduced inequality, but may also lead to increased accident rates a…
View article: The impact of adverse weather conditions on traffic costs, environmental pollution and the operation of intersections with traffic signals
The impact of adverse weather conditions on traffic costs, environmental pollution and the operation of intersections with traffic signals Open
Living in large cities is prone to adverse environmental impacts including air pollution. Increased vehicle traffic generates congestion as some road infrastructure such as intersections, including signalised ones, have limited capacity. W…
View article: Analysis of road accident causes in the voivodships in the years 2014-2021 in the aspect of socio-economic costs – towards the implementation of sustainable development
Analysis of road accident causes in the voivodships in the years 2014-2021 in the aspect of socio-economic costs – towards the implementation of sustainable development Open
The article addresses the topic of road safety. The reduction of road accident injuries and fatalities fits in with Agenda 2030 sustainable development goals. The objective of the research was to assess road accidents caused by voivodships…
View article: Determinants and effects of Poland’s road accidents in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development – poviat level analysis for the years 2010-2019
Determinants and effects of Poland’s road accidents in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development – poviat level analysis for the years 2010-2019 Open
The objective of the research was to assess how selected factors influence road safety in Poland’s poviats. To that end, an analysis was conducted of road accident determinants and effects in the poviats in the years 2010-2019. The time ho…
View article: Influence of a Lighting Column in the Working Width of a W-Beam Barrier on TB51 Crash Test
Influence of a Lighting Column in the Working Width of a W-Beam Barrier on TB51 Crash Test Open
Road equipment, such as, e.g., road safety barriers and lighting columns, are subject to certification according to the EN1317 standard to be allowed for use on European roads. In engineering practice, due to the terrain conditions, there …
View article: Pedestrian Safety at Midblock Crossings on Dual Carriageway Roads in Polish Cities
Pedestrian Safety at Midblock Crossings on Dual Carriageway Roads in Polish Cities Open
Road crossings across two or more lanes in one direction are particularly dangerous due to limited sight distance and high vehicle speeds. To improve their safety, road authorities should provide safety treatments. These may include additi…
View article: Assessing Roadside Hybrid Energy Absorbers Using the Example of SafeEnd
Assessing Roadside Hybrid Energy Absorbers Using the Example of SafeEnd Open
A combination of crash cushion and end-terminal, hybrid energy absorbing devices have been in use worldwide for a few years already. They include SafeEnd, a system Poland has recently introduced. Some road authorities have raised concerns …
View article: Analysis of the results of the audit of lighting parameters at pedestrian crossings in Warsaw
Analysis of the results of the audit of lighting parameters at pedestrian crossings in Warsaw Open
The night time, based on many world studies, generates an increased risk of serious accidents (with fatalities and serious injuries). This is especially true for accidents with pedestrians. Pedestrian crossings are very sensitive to the in…
View article: Measures of Functional Reliability of Two-Lane Highways
Measures of Functional Reliability of Two-Lane Highways Open
Rural two-lane highways are the most common road type both in Poland and globally. In terms of kilometres, their length is by far greater than that of motorways and expressways. They are roads of one carriageway for each direction, which m…
View article: Assessing the Risk in Urban Public Transport for Epidemiologic Factors
Assessing the Risk in Urban Public Transport for Epidemiologic Factors Open
Pandemics have presented new challenges for public transport organisers and operators. New diseases (e.g., influenza H1N1, severe acute respiratory syndrome—SARS, as well as, more recently, SARS-CoV-2) increase the need for new protection …
View article: Evaluation of Street Lighting Efficiency Using a Mobile Measurement System
Evaluation of Street Lighting Efficiency Using a Mobile Measurement System Open
The issue concerns the initial stage of work on a method for performing a rapid assessment of the energy efficiency and illuminance of a street lighting installation. The proposed method is based on simultaneous measurement of illuminance …
View article: Assessment of the Influence of Road Infrastructure Parameters on the Behaviour of Drivers and Pedestrians in Pedestrian Crossing Areas
Assessment of the Influence of Road Infrastructure Parameters on the Behaviour of Drivers and Pedestrians in Pedestrian Crossing Areas Open
Pedestrians are participants and, most likely, fatalities in every third road traffic accident in Poland. Over 30% of all fatalities on Polish roads are pedestrians. Accidents with pedestrians are very often the result of various factors r…
View article: Preliminary safety assessment of Polish interchanges
Preliminary safety assessment of Polish interchanges Open
Interchanges are a key and the most complex element of a road infrastructure. The safety and functionality of interchanges determine the traffic conditions and safety of the entire road network. This applies particularly to motorways and e…
View article: Safety and Functionality Assessment of Tram Loops in Wrocław
Safety and Functionality Assessment of Tram Loops in Wrocław Open
The article presents the implementation of the ISFTL method proposed by the authors consisting in an indicator assessment of the safety and functionality of tram loops. Five tram loops located in Wrocław were analyzed. Each of these loops …
View article: Archives of Civil Engineering
Archives of Civil Engineering Open
Promoted by many cities to meet the commute needs of their residents (for work, education, etc.), urban rail transport is a spatially expanding system. The safety of rail passengers and road users is one of the most important factors to co…
View article: The Indicators Assessment of Safety and Functionality of Tram Loops
The Indicators Assessment of Safety and Functionality of Tram Loops Open
The new requirements set for tram loops mean that all stakeholders' expectations regarding their safety and functionality change. This creates a need for new tools for tram loop assessment, which are important interchanges, especially for …
View article: The role of numerical tests in assessing road restraint system functionality
The role of numerical tests in assessing road restraint system functionality Open
Key to understanding the needs and building road infrastructure management tools to prevent and mitigate run-off-road accidents is to identify hazards and their sources which are a result of wrong design, construction, and installation of …
View article: Assessing the Effects of the Road Surface and Weather Conditions on Road Safety
Assessing the Effects of the Road Surface and Weather Conditions on Road Safety Open
When transport is analysed for its safe delivery the focus is mainly on assessing the safety of roads and the risk of undesired events. These include road accidents, an occurrence which is relatively rare and random. Randomness means that …
View article: Assessing Tram Infrastructure Safety Using the Example of the City of Gdańsk
Assessing Tram Infrastructure Safety Using the Example of the City of Gdańsk Open
Analysis of Gdańsk tram network statistics shows that incidents are quite frequent (about 650 within five years) and mostly involve collisions and crashes. As well as reducing the tram systems’ efficiency and reliability, incidents have a …
View article: Innovative Research Into Road Restraint Systems
Innovative Research Into Road Restraint Systems Open
Key to understanding the needs and building road infrastructure management tools to prevent and mitigate run-off-road accidents is to identify hazards and their sources which are a result of wrong design, construction, installation and mai…
View article: Automated Parameter Determination for Horizontal Curves for the Purposes of Road Safety Models with the Use of the Global Positioning System
Automated Parameter Determination for Horizontal Curves for the Purposes of Road Safety Models with the Use of the Global Positioning System Open
This paper presents the results of research conducted to develop an automated system capable of determining parameters for horizontal curves. The system presented in this article could calculate the actual course of a road by means of a tw…
View article: Effects of Road Infrastructure on Pedestrian Safety
Effects of Road Infrastructure on Pedestrian Safety Open
Pedestrians represent more than 30% of all of Poland’s road traffic fatalities. This is much higher than the EU average (about 20%). Pedestrian accidents are usually the result of a complex situation and a number of contributing factors in…
View article: Identifying Selected Tram Transport Risks
Identifying Selected Tram Transport Risks Open
In the area of transport infrastructure risks, infrastructure is inspected for safety. It is an element of transport safety management based on risk management and forms part of preventative activities and measures. As regards tram infrast…
View article: The Impact of Weather on Traffic Speed in Urban Area
The Impact of Weather on Traffic Speed in Urban Area Open
The issue of the impact of weather conditions on trip speed of vehicles has been studied for a long time and it is still the subject of many scientific researches. The impact of atmospheric conditions on the speed with which drivers drive …
View article: Risks to Older People in Road Traffic
Risks to Older People in Road Traffic Open
Demographic forecasts show that by 2050 about 25% of Europe’s population will be 65 or older. Ageing society translates into older people using roads. An increasing number of older people are drivers, cyclists and pedestrians representing …
View article: The Effects of Roadside Hazards on Road Accident Severity
The Effects of Roadside Hazards on Road Accident Severity Open
The risk of becoming involved in an accident emerges when elements of the transport system do not operate properly (man – vehicle – road – roadside). The road, its traffic layout and safety equipment have a critical impact on road user saf…
View article: Safety Assessment of Tram Stops
Safety Assessment of Tram Stops Open
The safety of public transport stops is the subject of numerous studies in large agglomerations around the world. This is due to the fact that it is a passenger exchange zone where collisions and accidents involving people getting on or of…
View article: Injury Prediction Models for Onshore Road Network Development
Injury Prediction Models for Onshore Road Network Development Open
Integrating different modes of transport (road, rail, air and water) is important for port cities. To accommodate this need, new transport hubs must be built such as airports or sea ports. If ports are to grow, they must be accessible, a f…
View article: Modelling Signalised Intersections Reliability of Functioning
Modelling Signalised Intersections Reliability of Functioning Open
The article addresses a fundamental aspect of traffic, i.e. the operation of traffic signals at intersections, in reference to the reliability theory. In many cases, when intersections carry substantial amounts of traffic, selecting contro…
View article: Road Restraint Systems as a Basis for Roadside Safety Improvement
Road Restraint Systems as a Basis for Roadside Safety Improvement Open
Roadside-related crashes occur when vehicles run off the road. The majority of the crashes have severe outcomes, especially when an object is hit (tree, pole, supports, front wall of a culvert, barrier). These accidents represent app. 19% …