Assessment On the Awareness of Tactile Pavements to Visually Impaired Persons and Its Impact to The Safety of Pedestrians at V. Tiomico St. City of San Fernando, Pampanga

Abstract

This research focuses on safety assessment and awareness on tactile pavements in V. Tiomico Street, City of San Fernando. The study aims to assess the sidewalks and also aims to provide recommendations for the awareness of tactile pavement usage, intending to promote pedestrian safety and accessibility in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. A comprehensive survey and investigation were conducted to gather data on the current road conditions and pedestrian behavior. A total of 200 participants were surveyed using a questionnaire. The results showed that most respondents believe that they have little or no control over their safety while walking in V. Tiomico St. In addition, most respondents reported being unaware of their surroundings while walking in the street. Based on these findings, it is recommended that a tactile pavement be constructed in V. Tiomico St. City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Tactile pavement, as a safety feature, can provide critical feedback to visually impaired individuals and alert pedestrians to potential dangers. The proposed construction of a tactile pavement can reduce accidents, improve pedestrian safety, and make the road more inclusive to vulnerable road users. Overall, the research indicates that the construction of tactile pavement presents a feasible and practical solution to improve road safety in V. Tiomico Street, City of San Fernando.