The Green Man Means Go

In urban environments, pedestrians are a big part of the transport system, and human factors helps keep them safe from the busy roads filled with cars, cyclists, buses, and lorries.

Dr Carlos Aceves-Gonzalez from the University of Derby has supported urban planning projects in Mexico. A physical audit of current roads and a survey of pedestrians identified that parked cars, obstacles, and a lack of traffic signage all could increase the risk of pedestrian safety incidents. Human factors thus helped design safer environments, with wider pedestrian areas and restrictions to parking.

Railway pedestrian signage

Urban transport system signage