FX2-Division: Shared Bicycle and Pedestrian Platform Evaluation

McNeil, Nathan; Kothuri, Sirisha; Dill, Jennifer; Monsere, Christopher; Kim, Kyuri; Ma, Jiahui; Yates, Elizabeth; Plotts, Jules · 2024 · ROSA P / Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC)

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Summary

This report evaluates the FX2-Division shared bicycle and pedestrian platform in Portland, Oregon, designed to mitigate conflicts between bicyclists and motor vehicles while accommodating transit riders. The study was motivated by the need to assess safety and usability on the SE Division corridor, a high-crash area, following the implementation of the FX2 bus rapid transit line in September 2022. The primary objective was to determine how well the shared platform functions for all users, specifically analyzing conflicts between bicyclists and pedestrians, compliance with design features like stop bars, and accessibility for users with disabilities. The research employed a mixed-methods approach involving video analysis, surveys, interviews, and ride-alongs. Video data collected at eight platform locations during spring 2023 were reviewed for 272 hours, capturing 1,059 micromobility users and 1,295 transit riders. Researchers coded behaviors such as bicyclist speeds, path choices, and yielding actions. Additionally, intercept and online surveys were conducted with transit riders, including those with disabilities, and in-depth interviews were held with five participants experiencing mobility or vision challenges. Ride-alongs with visually impaired users provided qualitative insights into navigation difficulties. Key findings indicate that bicyclists generally adhered to the bike lane, with 62% of those traveling with traffic staying within the marked lane. However, when transit riders were present, bicyclists frequently adjusted their paths, often moving into the waiting area to avoid passengers. Only 2% of bicyclists moved into the motor vehicle travel lane to bypass the platform. Bicyclists slowed significantly when buses or pedestrians were present, with average speeds dropping 25% when buses were at the stop. Wrong-way travel accounted for 24% of micromobility volume, with these riders predominantly using the pedestrian waiting area. The study also highlighted that design variations at certain stops, such as the absence of stop bars, impacted user behavior. The significance of this research lies in its detailed assessment of shared transit stop designs, which are increasingly used in constrained urban environments. The findings suggest that while the FX2 platform successfully reduces bicyclist intrusion into traffic lanes, it introduces complex interactions between cyclists and pedestrians that require clear user understanding. The report underscores the importance of consistent design elements, particularly for visually impaired users who rely on tactile cues and predictable layouts. These insights inform future transit infrastructure planning, emphasizing the need for designs that balance safety, efficiency, and accessibility for diverse user groups.

Key finding

Bicyclists traveling with traffic predominantly used the designated bike lane but slowed their speed and adjusted their paths to yield to transit riders, with only 2% moving into the motor vehicle travel lane to bypass the platform area.

Methodology

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