In the rapidly evolving realm of transportation technology, the dynamic relationship between
pedestrians and technological innovations has attained unprecedented importance. The …

Automated driving in urban environments not only has the potential to improve traffic flow
and heighten driver comfort but also to increase traffic safety, particularly for vulnerable road …

Integrating autonomous vehicles (AVs) into public roads presents profound implications for
pedestrian safety and the broader acceptance of this emerging technology. This work …

Implicit as well as explicit cues are means of communication in driver-pedestrian interaction.
With the introduction of automated vehicles (AVs), drivers can engage in non-driving related …

With the continuous advancement of technology, automated vehicle technology is
progressively maturing. It is crucial to comprehend the factors influencing individuals' …

The interaction between automated vehicles (AVs) and vulnerable road users is increasingly
important since the adoption of AVs is closer to reality. Particularly, the pedestrians' crossing …

In urban environments, automated driving offers the opportunity to improve traffic flow,
heighten user comfort and also increase traffic safety for vulnerable road users. To realize …

The “last-mile problem” of public transportation is one of the main obstacles affecting
travelers who choose to utilize public transport. Although autonomous vehicles (AVs) have …

Motivated by the transformative roles of shared, autonomous, and electric vehicles in future
urban mobility and human life, this dissertation investigates humans' adoption behavior of …

Due to the absence of a human driver, the introduction of fully automated vehicles (FAVs)
may bring new safety challenges to the traffic system, especially when FAVs interact with …