Marchie Sarvaas, Gideon Jan du (2024) Conversion of a typical street into a shared space: a study of pedestrian and cyclist behaviour in an urban context. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of converting the northern part of Groningen's Grote Markt into a shared space on pedestrian and cyclist behaviour. Comparing two neighbouring streets, the research addresses the overarching question of how this conversion affects street use. The theoretical framework delves into shared spaces, emphasizing their role in non-verbal negotiations and integrating users. Methodologically, the research uses video recordings and observations to analyse commuter behaviour, highlighting differences in path shapes, mode changes, and daily dynamics between shared and typical streets. Results reveal significant variations in path shapes, a higher prevalence of pedestrians in shared spaces, and nuanced mode distribution. Daily fluctuations emphasize the dynamic nature of shared spaces influenced by factors like commuter density and market presence. The study suggests reduced adherence to the ‘old’ place for modes within the shared street, emphasizing the impact of loose rules and increased negotiations. Commuters in shared spaces exhibit varied traversal patterns, highlighting the role of ad-hoc nonverbal communication. These findings contribute to evaluating shared spaces in Dutch urban contexts and provide insights into commuter behaviour in environments with rules ambiguous to the commuter.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Miller, C.A. |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Jul 2024 13:38 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Jul 2024 13:38 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4579 |
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