Factors Affecting the Avoidance of the Pedestrians in Using the Footbridge in Novaliches Proper, Quezon City

Abstract

A footbridge also called a pedestrian bridge, pedestrian overpass or pedestrian crossing, is a bridge designed for pedestrians, and, in some cases, cyclists, to ensure that traffic flow is regulated and organized. Footbridges complement the landscape and can be used decoratively to visually link to distinct areas or to signal an intersection. In many developed countries, footbridges are both functional and can be beautiful works of art and sculpture. However, the pedestrian bridge is often ignored by pedestrians when crossing the road. Many opt for the danger of dashing across busy roads despite the presence of footbridges nearby. Therefore, the provision of pedestrian bridges does not achieve their real function and is detrimental to the authorities who provide it. Also, the smoothness of traffic is also disturbed by the presence of a pedestrian crossing at will. The condition of pedestrian bridges plays a role in attracting people to use it. Pedestrian bridges, in most cases, are in good condition and comfortable, but still, a lot of people are not willing to use it along with other factors that influence them to not use it. The researchers want to determine the perception of pedestrians on the factors affecting the avoidance of pedestrians in using footbridge in Novaliches Proper, Quezon City. The researchers utilized the descriptive method to determine the factors affecting the avoidance of the pedestrians in using the footbridge in Novaliches Proper, Quezon City. The questionnaire and interview were used in gathering data and information necessary to complete the study. To formulate the concept and framework of the study, various readings were undertaken by the researchers in gathering information pertinent to the problem under study. The researchers formulated the concept of the study by reading articles, literature, and studies related to the study. From reading, we can determine the variables, indications, and framework of the study. The respondents are described according to their different demographic profiles. The majority of the respondents were from the age bracket of 18-25 years old; 55% were male, 55% were single, and 41.67% were college graduates. Different factors affect the avoidance of the pedestrians in using the footbridge in Novaliches Proper, Quezon City. There were also problems encountered by the pedestrians in using the footbridge and there were proposed measures to improve the usage of pedestrians in the footbridge. The results of this study can be used for the improvement of the usage of the pedestrians of the footbridge, raising their awareness towards using the footbridge.