Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that our recent article entitled “Drivers’ Perception and Awareness of Delay at Traffic Signals with Countdown Timers” is now available online. This study investigates how drivers perceive and report stop times at signalised intersections, and assesses their sensitivity to variations in delay. It also examines the influence of different signal displays – conventional signal devices (CSD), hourglass displays (HD), and continuous countdown timers (CCT) – on drivers’ time perception. Data were collected through roadside interviews and field measurements at three intersections in Iran. The research provides practical insights for improving signal display design and enhancing traffic management by better aligning perceived and actual stop times.
https://doi.org/10.1680/jmuen.25.00001
Emerald Publishing
Drivers’ perception and awareness of delay at traffic signals with countdown timers
The time spent at signalised intersections significantly influences route choice decisions, with perceived time often outweighing actual time in drivers’ decision making. While psychological and behavioural studies suggest limited user awareness of temporal…
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