Exploring the Place Dynamics of Roadside Space Conflicts with Street View Images: The Case of Beijing

Keywords: Conflicts, parking, sidewalks, spatial analysis
Abstract Type: Virtual Paper Abstract

Abstract

Conflicts between cars, cyclists, and pedestrians have been increasingly investigated as automobiles marginalize other types of mobility in crowded public spaces, particularly in roadside spaces where active mobility meets automobiles. These conflicts are extremely visible in Beijing which is one of the most congested cities in the world. This study explores the fined-grained spatial patterns of roadside space conflicts and factors associated with two types of conflicts (car-cyclist, car-pedestrian). A systematic method is described for capturing the frequency of conflicts between cars, cyclists, and pedestrians with street view images and for identifying place-based factors that are associated with the density of such conflicts. The ridge regression analysis identifies place types that have a higher probability of generating roadside space conflicts and disparate dynamics between urban and suburban/rural communities. The results of the analysis are compared with the current street regeneration plan in Beijing, which suggests that future plans should incorporate place-based roadside space management strategies in addition to the provision of on-street parking facilities.