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This study proposes an analytical and evaluative method of the performances of urban intersections from the perspective of pedestrians. We further present a case study assessment of walkability of crossings and their conduciveness to walk. Implications in integrated urban and transport planning practice are emphasized as the method is suited to support decision makers involved in urban roads management to identify major spatial and operational problems and to prioritize improvement interventions.
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Blečić, I., Cecchini, A., Canu, D., Cappai, A., Congiu, T., Fancello, G. (2016). Evaluating the Effect of Urban Intersections on Walkability. In: Gervasi, O., et al. Computational Science and Its Applications -- ICCSA 2016. ICCSA 2016. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 9789. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42089-9_10
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