Table 1

Comparison between measured speeds and estimated speeds with and without children on the footpath (speed limit 50 kph)

Percentiles
NoMean (SD)50th85th
No children present
    Measured speed34555.60 (7.47)55.5062.33
    Estimated speed9356.37 (6.17)55.0060.00
Children playing with ball
    Measured speed20954.29 (6.15)54.9059.45
    Estimated speed9339.27 (12.52)40.0050.00
Children waiting to cross
    Measured speed21352.78 (6.83)53.4059.16
    Estimated speed9334.02 (17.43)40.0050.00