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dc.contributor.advisorAllopi, Dhiren-
dc.contributor.authorDhoda, Salmaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2010-02-04T07:14:59Z
dc.date.available2011-03-31T22:20:06Z
dc.date.issued2009-
dc.identifier.other325419-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10321/493-
dc.descriptionSubmitted in fulfilment of the academic requirements for the degree of Master of Technology: Civil Engineering and Surveying, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2009.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe annual incidence of pedestrian casualties on South African roads is approximately 34 000. This includes 4 000 deaths, 10 000 serious injuries and 20 000 minor injuries, costing the country an estimated R2,55 billion. A large number of injuries involve children and this is distressing but preventing this is a challenge. Statistics indicate that pedestrians are most at risk. School children have been identified as forming a considerable percentage of pedestrians. Consequently it is important to understand factors that influence children's travel patterns as an initial step toward reducing the accident rate. This study examines children's travel patterns at primary and secondary schools in the eThekwini area. In the absence of statistics regarding journeys to transport children to school, a questionnaire survey was designed to determine demographics, mode of travel to school, travel cost and duration, factors influencing choices of alternate modes of travel and problems experienced during school travel in terms of road safety. In addition, an on-site investigation was undertaken to assess the relevant engineering aspects including geometric design, traffic calming, signage and other traffic management aspects. This study focuses on scholar transport and discusses the findings of pilot and focal surveys. On analyzing the data, various problems were identified, namely: the road environment favours drivers over pedestrians, an absence of a formal travel plan, poor driver behaviour and an absence of dedicated school buses. A range of possible solutions is recommended. The recommendations focus on the Engineering, Enforcement and Evaluation aspects.en_US
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dc.subjectTraffic engineering--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.subjectTraffic patterns--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.subjectTraffic safety and children--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.subjectSchool children--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.subjectTraffic surveys--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.subjectTraffic accidents--South Africa--Durbanen_US
dc.titleTravel patterns and safety of school children in the eThekwini Municipalityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dc.dut-rims.pubnumDUT-002340en_US
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.51415/10321/493-
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