Introduction
Walking as a pedestrian has been a popular form of transportation for thousands of years, yet it often is overlooked as an important form of transportation. The purpose of this research is to positively identify the factors associated with pedestrians and their decision-making, specifically in regards to crosswalk compliance. This investigation will strive to describe the degree of influence commuting decisions, the environment, and personal factors have on walkers’ decisions to obey or disobey the laws of the road.
Methods
This study is a quantitative, correlational research project. Data was collected using a survey consisting of seventy-six questions divided into seven sections that were spread among two hundred participants. The survey covered topics related to pedestrians’ opinions on law compliance, ambient surroundings, population density, sanitation levels, economic status, education level, and culture.
Results
The analysis revealed that there is a strong correlation between percieved law compliance, personal opinions on safety, and how the surrounding environment affects their decision to comply. A smaller correlation was discovered between economic status, personal opinions on cleanliness, and their decision to comply. Additionally, a medium correlation was also discovered between personal opinions on aesthetic qualities, education level, and their decision to comply.
Conclusion
The findings from this research suggest that perceived law compliance and environmental factors have a strong influence on pedestrians’ decisions to obey or violate cross walking laws. This research serves as a basis for further research looking into the individual factors that influence the decision-making process of pedestrians. In the future, it will be necessary to conduct a study on a larger sample size to obtain a more accurate representation of people and their decision to comply.