Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, E: Civil & Structural, Volume 23 Issue 2

© 2023 Global Journals Global Journal of Researches in Engineering ( ) E Volume XxXIII Issue II Version I 61 Year 2023 Understanding the Factors Influencing Pedestrian Crossing Behavior and its Effect on Road Performance in Port Harcourt City Table 4: Factors Influencing Pedestrian Crossing Behavior Along Major Roads in Port Harcourt Statement Strongly Disagree (1) Disagree (2) Neutral (3) Agree (4) Strongly Agree (5) Total Score Mean Score Remarks f % f % f % F % f % Do you agree that age Influences Pedestrian crossing behaviour? 30 6 42 8.4 11 2.2 166 33.2 251 50.2 2066 4.132 Critical Do you agree that gender influences pedestrian crossing behaviour? 145 29 173 34.6 99 19.8 51 10.2 32 6.4 1152 2.304 Not Critical Do you agree that Lack of crossing facilities influences pedestrians crossing behaviour? 21 4.2 13 2.6 31 6.2 153 30.6 282 56.4 2162 4.324 Critical Do you agree that the use of mobile phones influences pedestrian crossing behaviour? 121 24.2 106 21.2 161 32.2 63 12.6 49 9.8 1313 2.626 Neutral Do you agree that the location of crossing facilities influences pedestrian crossing behaviour? 9 1.8 31 6.2 61 12.2 78 15.6 321 64.2 2171 4.342 Critical Do you agree that education/awareness influences pedestrian crossing behaviour? 14 2.8 41 8.2 7 1.4 150 30 288 57.6 2157 4.314 Critical d) Level of Service (LOS) of Road Segments along the Selected Roads The results of the level of service of the road segments are presented in Table 5. Table 5: Level of Service of Road Segments Road Segment V/C LOS East-West Road Rumuodara 0.90 D Rumuosi 0.96 E Alakahia 0.85 D Choba 0.95 E Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway Leventis 0.88 D Government Craft Centre 0.72 C St Johns 0.91 E Pleasure Park 0.74 C Air Force 0.92 E Ikwerre Road Mile 3 Market 0.97 E Nkpolu- Oruwurokwo 0.91 E Rumueperikom/Kala 0.82 D Rumueme 0.81 D Rumuigbo 0.77 C