Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A review
Powered two-wheelers (PTWs) are considered as one of the risky means of transport as it is vulnerable to road crashes, which may lead to fatal injuries. Crash data revealed that the number of deaths caused by PTWs is significantly higher than any other road users. Literature reports that one of the...
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| author | Shivam Singh Chouhan Ankit Kathuria Ravi Sekhar Chalumuri |
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| description | Powered two-wheelers (PTWs) are considered as one of the risky means of transport as it is vulnerable to road crashes, which may lead to fatal injuries. Crash data revealed that the number of deaths caused by PTWs is significantly higher than any other road users. Literature reports that one of the major causes of high PTW crashes is the riding behavior of the users. Therefore, the present paper reviews existing literature related to factors affecting riding behavior. Several factors with different levels of influence on PTW riding behavior are explored in the paper. Further, safety strategies to improve PTW safety have been reported in the study by categorizing it based on risk factors, i.e., riding behavior, vehicle technology, and road infrastructure. The paper concludes with some of the major findings, i) riding behavior plays an essential role in improving PTW safety, ii) numerous research stated that riding behavior can be improved by enforcement and providing feedback about their riding behavior by profiling them into different categories, and iii) segregation of PTW traffic from other road users is reported to be an effective solution for increasing PTW safety in some developing countries. While a considerable amount of research related to riding behavior and PTW safety has been done, studies related to the impact of riding feedback on PTW riding behavior are scant. Further, it is suggested that future research should focus on the feasibility of advanced traffic management strategies, such as the segregation of PTWs from main traffic to reduce the conflict between vehicles. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-510ff6a2b72845e0b15d6caab9c4466a2025-08-20T02:51:19ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English ed. Online)2095-75642024-12-011161378140010.1016/j.jtte.2024.03.006Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A reviewShivam Singh Chouhan0Ankit Kathuria1Ravi Sekhar Chalumuri2Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jammu 180001, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, Jammu 180001, India; Corresponding author.Transportation Planning and Environment Division, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi 110025, IndiaPowered two-wheelers (PTWs) are considered as one of the risky means of transport as it is vulnerable to road crashes, which may lead to fatal injuries. Crash data revealed that the number of deaths caused by PTWs is significantly higher than any other road users. Literature reports that one of the major causes of high PTW crashes is the riding behavior of the users. Therefore, the present paper reviews existing literature related to factors affecting riding behavior. Several factors with different levels of influence on PTW riding behavior are explored in the paper. Further, safety strategies to improve PTW safety have been reported in the study by categorizing it based on risk factors, i.e., riding behavior, vehicle technology, and road infrastructure. The paper concludes with some of the major findings, i) riding behavior plays an essential role in improving PTW safety, ii) numerous research stated that riding behavior can be improved by enforcement and providing feedback about their riding behavior by profiling them into different categories, and iii) segregation of PTW traffic from other road users is reported to be an effective solution for increasing PTW safety in some developing countries. While a considerable amount of research related to riding behavior and PTW safety has been done, studies related to the impact of riding feedback on PTW riding behavior are scant. Further, it is suggested that future research should focus on the feasibility of advanced traffic management strategies, such as the segregation of PTWs from main traffic to reduce the conflict between vehicles.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095756424001223Powered two-wheelerRiding behaviorNaturalistic riding studiesExclusive PTW lanesMotorcycle rider behavior questionnaire |
| spellingShingle | Shivam Singh Chouhan Ankit Kathuria Ravi Sekhar Chalumuri Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A review Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering (English ed. Online) Powered two-wheeler Riding behavior Naturalistic riding studies Exclusive PTW lanes Motorcycle rider behavior questionnaire |
| title | Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A review |
| title_full | Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A review |
| title_fullStr | Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A review |
| title_short | Powered two-wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety: A review |
| title_sort | powered two wheeler riding behavior and strategies to improve safety a review |
| topic | Powered two-wheeler Riding behavior Naturalistic riding studies Exclusive PTW lanes Motorcycle rider behavior questionnaire |
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