%0 Thesis
%9 Bachelor
%A Marchie Sarvaas, Gideon Jan du
%D 2024
%F theses_frw:4579
%P 25
%T Conversion of a typical street into a shared space: a study of pedestrian and cyclist behaviour in an urban context
%U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4579/
%X 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.