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http://dx.doi.org/10.7470/jkst.2016.34.6.499

Assessment of Pedestrian Comfort Levels Based on the Microscopic Features of Pedestrian Traffic Flow  

LEE, Joo-Yong (Department of Urban Engineering, Chung-Ang University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Transportation / v.34, no.6, 2016 , pp. 499-509 More about this Journal
Abstract
The pedestrian traffic flow has more complicated microscopic features than vehicular traffic flow. Without any designated lanes or any guidance, pedestrians naturally move and change their routes in two dimensional domain with ease. Thus the assessment of pedestrian comfort level should be considering the microscopic features of pedestrian flow. This study is aimed at developing pedestrian comfort criteria based upon pedestrian flow simulation model. This study suggests three criteria to determine pedestrian comfort level; the deviation of route, the acceleration of walk, and the number of collision. Each criterion, which can address the unique walking patterns of pedestrian flow, is represented as each different function with respect to traffic flow rate. The criteria can be the additional indicators to determine the level of service of pedestrian flow together with traffic flow rate and walking speed.
Keywords
LOS; pedestrian; pedestrian comfort; pedestrian flow; social-force;
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