Motorcycle Accident Concentrations in Southern Hampton Roads
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Motorcycle Accidents in the Hampton Roads area have increased due to their increasing popularity for recreation and commuting use. This study attempts to identify accident rate time frames and hot spots over a five year period (2011-2016). The study area includes Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. Several factors are studied with geo-statistics and compared to the total rate, to provide understanding of various causes of motorcycle accidents and identify their hotspots and directional distribution. Using time classification techniques, the risks of commuting with a motorcycle is compared against multiple temporal patterns. The study aims to improve motorcycle safety by illustrating the cause and time frame where risk of accidents are greatest.
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Learning Commons @ Perry Library Conference Room 1311
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2-18-2017 11:30 AM
End Date
2-18-2017 12:30 PM
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Motorcycle Accident Concentrations in Southern Hampton Roads
Learning Commons @ Perry Library Conference Room 1311
Motorcycle Accidents in the Hampton Roads area have increased due to their increasing popularity for recreation and commuting use. This study attempts to identify accident rate time frames and hot spots over a five year period (2011-2016). The study area includes Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. Several factors are studied with geo-statistics and compared to the total rate, to provide understanding of various causes of motorcycle accidents and identify their hotspots and directional distribution. Using time classification techniques, the risks of commuting with a motorcycle is compared against multiple temporal patterns. The study aims to improve motorcycle safety by illustrating the cause and time frame where risk of accidents are greatest.
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Mentor: Dr. Hua Liu