Survey on User Experience of the Viikki Light Rail Crossing Warning System

Welcome to participate in a survey regarding a new type of warning system being tested at the Viikki light rail (pikaratikka) crossing point!

Viikin pikaratikka. Viikki light rail crossing. Kuva / Photo: Aapo Rista
Viikin pikaratikka. Viikki light rail crossing. Kuva / Photo: Aapo Rista

This survey is part of a year-long pilot project where the city’s innovation company Forum Virium Helsinki, in collaboration with the City of Helsinki, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, and InnoTrafik Oy, is testing a new type of warning system at the light rail crossing point of Viikintie and Koetilantie (near Gardenia). The purpose of the system is to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists by warning them of approaching light rail vehicles (“high-speed trams”).

Your response is very important as it will help us evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the warning system on traffic safety.

Answering the survey will take approximately 5–10 minutes. All responses will be treated confidentially and will only be used for the evaluation and development of the warning system.

The pilot is part of the ELABORATOR project, which aims to promote safe, inclusive, and sustainable urban mobility. The project is funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.

Survey

Have you ever crossed the light rail crossing point at Viikintie-Koetilantie (near Gardenia) by walking, cycling, or using an electric scooter?(Required)
Have you ever felt that the Viikintie-Koetilantie light rail crossing point is unsafe to cross?(Required)
Have you noticed the traffic signs warning about the light rail crossing point?(Required)
Have you noticed the sound warnings about an approaching light rail?(Required)
Have you noticed the flashing yellow lights warning about an approaching light rail?(Required)
How satisfied would you be if similar warning systems were implemented at other light rail crossing points?(Required)
How satisfied have you been with the functionality of the warning system?(Required)
How satisfied have you been with the impact of the warning system on safety?(Required)
How satisfied are you that the operation of the warning system has been initiated for testing?(Required)
You can give compliments or complaints about the new warning system trial

Background information

Do you have any visual, hearing, or mobility challenges that affect your perception or movement?(Required)
Your gender(Required)
Which of the following age groups do you belong to?(Required)