이면도로 보행안전 법·제도 개선 연구

Abstract

There is a very high risk of pedestrian traffic accidents on the road where vehicles and pedestrians share the road in community zones. This study analyzed the risk of traffic accidents and problems in management on the community zones through literature surveys, field surveys, and opinion surveys, and proposed measures to improve the laws and institution for pedestrian traffic safety on the community zones. As a result of the study, under the current Road Traffic Act, pedestrians are not guaranteed a safe right-of-way on the community zones, and there were some inadequate parts in forcing driving behavior to protect pedestrians. In addition, it was assumed that it was natural for the pedestrian to yield for the smooth passage of the vehicle. In the event of a conflict between vehicles and pedestrians on the community zones, the risk of accidents will be very high when pedestrians cannot confirm the approach of the vehicles. To solve these problems, we proposed amendment to the Road Traffic Act was proposed to secure the safe right of passage for pedestrians on the community zones and strengthen the driver's duty to protect pedestrians. And it emphasized the need to review the designation of pedestrian-priority roads and discuss the Safety Speed 5030 policy. It is expected that these improvement measures will help change the way of thinking about pedestrian safety and create a safe and convenient pedestrian environment on the community zones.