Analysis of Pedestrians Road Crossing Behavior at Dhaka City

The development of any city depends on its road networks. Sometimes this network does not work properly due to haphazard road crossing of pedestrians. Pedestrian’s accident risk increased when they decide to cross the road without using existing road crossing facilities. The fundamental objectives of the research are identified the main reasons which obstruct the pedestrians to obey the road crossing at uncontrolled intersections in Dhaka City. The study is done at Shahid Minar T- intersection through a video graphic observation and field survey. The researcher found that, 80.40% pedestrians do not obey the existing road crossing rules. There are some factors was identified for not using the existing road crossing faculties. Lacking of awareness has shown the main reason and others factors have been identified by authors are time consuming, lacking of securities and location is not at suitable place. Median barriers must be constructed to reduce haphazard pedestrians crossing. Parking zone must be prohibited at exit and entrances. Pedestrians warning sign also be installed at the perfect location.