Naturalistic Vehicle-Bicycle Interactions in Urban Environments

Principal Investigator(s):

David Noyce, Arthur F. Hawnn Professor – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Executive Associate Dean of the College of Engineering – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Executive Director – Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory
Executive Director – Wisconsin Driving Simulator Laboratory
Associate Director – Safety Research Using Simulation (SaferSIM) Center
Madhav Chitturi, Scientist in Civil and Environmental Engineering – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Boris Claros, Research Scientist in the Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory – University of Wisconsin-Madison

Project Abstract:
Examination of naturalistic vehicle-bicycle interactions will provide valuable information to address the increasing safety concerns for bicyclists, especially in urban settings, where interactions with motor vehicles are frequent and can be hazardous. This project leverages an instrumented bicycle with advanced data collection techniques to study the dynamics of these interactions, providing evidence-based recommendations for improving roadway designs and promoting safer transportation networks.

Institution(s): University of Wisconsin-Madison

Award Year: 2025

Research Focus: Safety

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