Papers by Yanique Brent-Harris
A complex relationship exists between road safety and developing countries such as
Jamaica, which... more A complex relationship exists between road safety and developing countries such as
Jamaica, which collectively contribute to an estimated 90% of road user injuries and
fatalities worldwide. Recently published studies have revealed that a number of major
urban areas within Jamaica have reported high incidences of road crashes. Of particular
interest, is the occurrence of pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in the
busy transportation hub known as Half Way Tree Square, despite the presence of
modernized traffic safety controls. is study seeks to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes
and practices of pedestrians using Half Way Tree Square and discusses the influence
and presence of cultural norms, law enforcement and public awareness
campaigns on these variables. Data was obtained via cross-sectional surveys administered
to the pedestrian population in Half Way Tree Square and interviews conducted
with expert road safety practitioners. Inferences generated from the
cross-tabular analyses of pedestrian knowledge scores indicated that only 39% of
respondents were able to demonstrate an acceptable understanding of pedestrian
related devices and paraphernalia. Despite customary reports on road safety, there is
a paucity of research on pedestrian safety in Jamaica. erefore, this study seeks to
inform the iterative process of isolating variables, develop models, and suggest sustainable
pedestrian safety solutions for Jamaica’s increasing urban population.
Keywords: Pedestrian Safety, Road safety, Accidents, Developing Countries, Jamaica,
Half Way Tree Square
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Papers by Yanique Brent-Harris
Jamaica, which collectively contribute to an estimated 90% of road user injuries and
fatalities worldwide. Recently published studies have revealed that a number of major
urban areas within Jamaica have reported high incidences of road crashes. Of particular
interest, is the occurrence of pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in the
busy transportation hub known as Half Way Tree Square, despite the presence of
modernized traffic safety controls. is study seeks to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes
and practices of pedestrians using Half Way Tree Square and discusses the influence
and presence of cultural norms, law enforcement and public awareness
campaigns on these variables. Data was obtained via cross-sectional surveys administered
to the pedestrian population in Half Way Tree Square and interviews conducted
with expert road safety practitioners. Inferences generated from the
cross-tabular analyses of pedestrian knowledge scores indicated that only 39% of
respondents were able to demonstrate an acceptable understanding of pedestrian
related devices and paraphernalia. Despite customary reports on road safety, there is
a paucity of research on pedestrian safety in Jamaica. erefore, this study seeks to
inform the iterative process of isolating variables, develop models, and suggest sustainable
pedestrian safety solutions for Jamaica’s increasing urban population.
Keywords: Pedestrian Safety, Road safety, Accidents, Developing Countries, Jamaica,
Half Way Tree Square
Jamaica, which collectively contribute to an estimated 90% of road user injuries and
fatalities worldwide. Recently published studies have revealed that a number of major
urban areas within Jamaica have reported high incidences of road crashes. Of particular
interest, is the occurrence of pedestrian-related crashes and fatalities in the
busy transportation hub known as Half Way Tree Square, despite the presence of
modernized traffic safety controls. is study seeks to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes
and practices of pedestrians using Half Way Tree Square and discusses the influence
and presence of cultural norms, law enforcement and public awareness
campaigns on these variables. Data was obtained via cross-sectional surveys administered
to the pedestrian population in Half Way Tree Square and interviews conducted
with expert road safety practitioners. Inferences generated from the
cross-tabular analyses of pedestrian knowledge scores indicated that only 39% of
respondents were able to demonstrate an acceptable understanding of pedestrian
related devices and paraphernalia. Despite customary reports on road safety, there is
a paucity of research on pedestrian safety in Jamaica. erefore, this study seeks to
inform the iterative process of isolating variables, develop models, and suggest sustainable
pedestrian safety solutions for Jamaica’s increasing urban population.
Keywords: Pedestrian Safety, Road safety, Accidents, Developing Countries, Jamaica,
Half Way Tree Square