Pedestrian Movement Evaluation: Amman, Jordan Authors Ayman Najib Tomah (Maayah) Balqa Applied University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3518-2847 Downloads PDF DOI: https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/81.2402 Keywords: health and safety, pedestrian safety, walkability satisfaction, built environment, sustainable cities and communities, Amman City Abstract This study examines walkability in Amman’s residential areas, focusing on pedestrian safety and satisfaction. Three neighborhoods underwent surveys and focus group discussions. Statistical methods were used for data evaluation, while on-site assessments and photographic documentation complemented quantitative data. Main pedestrian issues included inadequate infrastructure and lack of traffic enforcement. Residents showed positive attitudes towards walkability but expressed concerns about safety and convenience. The findings stress the need for improved design, planning laws, and pedestrian infrastructure. These results serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and urban planners facing similar challenges. How to Cite Tomah (Maayah), A. N. (2024). Pedestrian Movement Evaluation: Amman, Jordan. Project Baikal, 21(81), 146–155. https://doi.org/10.51461/issn.2309-3072/81.2402 More Citation Formats ACM ACS APA ABNT Chicago Harvard IEEE MLA Turabian Vancouver Download Citation Endnote/Zotero/Mendeley (RIS) BibTeX Published 2024-10-13 Issue No. 81 (2024): meeting place Section refereed articles License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. References Yang, J., Diez-Roux, A. V., Evenson, K. R., Colabianchi, N., & Carr, L. J. (2020). A study of the impact of street scale urban design on physical activity: Results from a quasi-experimental. Journal of Urban Health, 97(6), 845-857. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-020-00476-8 Gehl Architects. (2013). Copenhagen’s public spaces: Public life and architecture. Copenhagen: Danish Architecture Centre. Moreno, C., et al. (2020), Introducing the '15-Minute City': Sustainability, Resilience and Place Identity in Future Post-Pandemic Cities. Smart Cities, 4(1), pp. 93-111, 2020. DOI: 10.3390/smartcities4010006 Tobin, M., Hajna, S., Orychock, K. et al. (2022). Rethinking walkability and developing a conceptual definition of active living environments to guide research and practice. BMC Public Health, 22, 450. El-Geneidy, A. M. (2022). Promoting walkability in the United Arab Emirates: A case study of Abu Dhabi. Urban Planning, 31(1), 149-171. United Nations. (2022). UN Road Safety Fund 2022 Annual Report. DeVos, J., Van Acker, V., Van Dyck, D., & Van de Weghe, N. (2022). Walkability and socioeconomic status: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Health Geographic, 21(1), 1-17. Cambra, P., Soler, A., Garcia-Sanz, A., & Carrasco, T. (2020). Assessment of walkability and its relationship with physical activity in a Mediterranean city: A case study of Barcelona. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 90, 102737. Tomah, A. N., Abed, A., & Saleh, B. (2017) Assessment of the Geographic Distribution of Public Parks in the City of Amman. European Journal of Scientific Research. 144.3 262-27 Baobeid, A., Koç, M., & Al-Ghamdi, S. G. (2021). Walkability and Its Relationships with Health, Sustainability, and Livability: Elements of Physical Environment and Evaluation Frameworks. Frontiers in Built Environment, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2021.721218. Abed, A., & Tomah, A. N. (2014). The walkability of Public School’s Surrounding: Assessment Study in Amman, Jordan. European Journal of Scientific Research, 122(2), 68-92. Arellana, P., Greenwald, M. J., & Perez, A. (2020). Pedestrian safety and fear of crime: A multi-level analysis of environmental and individual factors. Journal of Urban Design, 25(2), 169-184. Kweon, S. Y., Kim, H. Y., & Lee, K. (2021). The influence of perceived safety and environmental attributes on walking behavior: An integrated framework. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 97, 102973. Fonseca, R. M., Soares, R. C., Ferreira, C., & Pereira, M. C. (2022). The contribution of urban green spaces to the perceived walkability of neighborhoods. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 76, 127837. Riech, M. (2019). Beyond the environmental justice frame: Addressing the complex distributional aspects of walkable neighborhoods. Urban Geography, 40(1), 1-21. Yin, L., Zhang, H., Patterson, K. L., Wu, L., & Lab, U. A. (2020). Walkability, Safety, and Housing Values in Shrinking Cities: Spatial Hedonic Study in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 146(3), 04020029.