Automated Last Mile Connectivity for Vulnerable Road Users – Participant Survey Study
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2022-08-01
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Edition:Final Report Jan. 2017– Sept. 2022
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Abstract:This study was conducted to gain a better understanding of how senior adults view low-speed automated vehicles (LSAV) and what preconceived attitudes and/or obstacles might prevent their use of this relatively new mobility technology. This was accomplished using representative videos of the LSAV in operation along with online surveys and virtual meetings. 36 participants ranging in age from 62 -87 were recruited locally based on several criteria including their ability to participate virtually. The subjects completed questionnaires before and after focus group participation. The subjects displayed a strong curiosity about the LSAV and a willingness to use if for local travel with 22 of 35 (62.9%) and 18 of 35 (51.4%) reporting that they would likely or very likely use it with, and without, the presence of an onboard operator, respectively. The participants also identified concerns regarding their potential use of an LSAV with a focus on personal safety under a variety of different scenarios including emergencies, nighttime use, mixed traffic, and when traveling with an operator, alone, and/or with a stranger. The findings of this work should inform those developing and deploying LSAV systems so that a fast-growing segment of the population can benefit from this new mobility technology.
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