As input for COST Action Nr. 358 Pedestrians' Quality Needs (international co-operation started in autumn 2006) a study on life quality, safety and infrastructure for pedestrians was initiated in Vienna (Austria) in 2006.This national study is based on a pilot study implemented within the EU-project Hotel (How to evaluate life quality) and aims at an enclosing empirical analysis of life quality (referred to as Quality of Life QoL) in relation to mobility conditions. In detail, the (subjective) evaluation of certain improvements of road infrastructure for pedestrians will be screened. Based on the examination of the correlation between the design of public space, traffic safety and QoL, conclusions for the design of infrastructure and a reasonable organisation of the public space friendly to vulnerable road users can be drawn. Further emphasis will be put on safety aspects (which preconditions are beneficial for the safety of pedestrians; problems at crossings, line-of-sight obstructions etc.). Furthermore, gender aspects will be a special focal point of this study, as gender affects the use of public space, the (typical) modes of traffic etc. The survey (data collection) is conducted as representative questionnaire (telephone interviews). The results of this study will help to implement measures for the improvement of (subjective) traffic safety and, in connection with that, for the improvement of QoL (in Vienna). Therefore, the study is an instrument for the enhancement of walking and, at the same time, of the enhancement of safety for pedestrians. Here first results of the study are shown. In June 2007 there will be a final report with more details. For the covering abstract see ITRD E138091. This paper is available from http://www.ictct.org/workshops/07-Beijing/13Chaloupka3443.pdf.
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