ENHANCING MOBILITY: DEVELOPING A PEDESTRIAN SOLUTION FOR LOCOMOTION CHALLENGES AND ROAD SAFETY

IF 0.5 Q4 TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Transport Problems Pub Date : 2023-09-30 DOI:10.20858/tp.2023.18.3.14

Aneta WNUK, Dagmara JANKOWSKA-KARPA

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Abstract

Orthopedic crutch attachments (caps) are an important but underestimated element supporting the safety of pedestrians, including elderly road users with disabilities. A review of the literature shows that this topic is rarely the subject of research and new solutions. In 2022, the multidisciplinary team of the Motor Transport Institute started multi-stage work to develop and implement innovative multi-functional attachments to orthopedic equipment as an element improving the comfort of movement of this group in various weather conditions. Focus group interviews with potential users, which were a part of the project, indicated the most important features of the selection of such a solution, such as material, anti-slip properties, ease of replacement, durability (low abrasion), ensuring stability, and quiet operation. On this basis, the final prototype of the orthopedic crutch attachment presented in the article was developed. In addition, areas related to road safety and pedestrian safety devices were identified, the implementation and promotion of which could improve the functioning of orthopedic equipment users.

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Transport Problems TRANSPORTATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-

CiteScore

1.90

自引率

14.30%

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审稿时长

48 weeks

期刊介绍： Journal Transport Problems is a peer-reviewed open-access scientific journal, owned by Silesian University of Technology and has more than 10 years of experience. The editorial staff includes mainly employees of the Faculty of Transport. Editorial Board performs the functions of current work related to the publication of the next issues of the journal. The International Programming Council coordinates the long-term editorial policy the journal. The Council consists of leading scientists of the world, who deal with the problems of transport. This Journal is a source of information and research results in the transportation and communications science: transport research, transport technology, transport economics, transport logistics, transport law.