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https://doi.org/10.3141/2140-15

http://scholar.google.com...ghri&publication_year=2009

A model of pedestrian movement in a comfortable environment is presented. “Comfortable” and “relaxed” here mean that traffic flow is not overly restricted by environment or congestion and in addition is not related to safety measures, such as evacuation. The algorithmic model uses a layered approach to model human movement in which rules and behaviors are created to simulate group interactions. Learning and memory are modeled so that simulated pedestrians are like humans in ways that have an effect on congestion, and software has been developed that implements the model. The model was calibrated by using widely accepted data and validated against observed data in a shopping mall. Results from the simulator show that the model produces reliable results for situations in which the modeled behavior is typical. Proof-of-concept software implementation shows the utility of the model and how it can be used to ease and improve design of pedestrian areas.

01149182

09-1314

English

pp 137-144

2009

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309142731

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Figures (8) ; Photos (1) ; References (12)

Behavior; Design; Learning; Mathematical models; Memory; Pedestrian areas; Pedestrian flow; Pedestrian movement; Pedestrians

Design; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 30 2009 5:33PM

• Accommodating Pedestrians with Visual Impairments In and Around Work Zones
• Analysis of Effects of LED Rectangular Rapid-Flash Beacons on Yielding to Pedestrians in Multilane Crosswalks
• Assessing Impact of Weather and Season on Pedestrian Traffic Volumes
• Automated Analysis of Pedestrian–Vehicle Conflicts Using Video Data
• Bicycle Helmet Wearing Among Adolescents: Effectiveness of School-Based Injury Prevention Countermeasure
• Comparison of Risk Taking in Moped and Motorcycle Crashes
• Contribution of Perceptions in Analysis of Walking Behavior
• Effectiveness of Automatic Pedestrian Detection Device and Smart Lighting for Pedestrian Safety
• Effectiveness of Motorcycle Training and Licensing
• Evaluation of Pedestrian Safety Educational Program for Elementary and Middle School Children
• Impaired Motorcycle Operation: Evaluation of Riders Helping Riders Program
• Influence of Individual Perceptions and Bicycle Infrastructure on Decision to Bike
• Methodology for Counting Pedestrians at Intersections: Use of Automated Counters to Extrapolate Weekly Volumes from Short Manual Counts
• Modeling Bicycle Facility Operation: Cellular Automaton Approach
• New Approach to Modeling Mixed Traffic Containing Motorcycles in Urban Areas
• Pedestrian and Bicyclist Exposure to Risk: Methodology for Estimation in an Urban Environment (With Discussion and Closure)
• Pedestrian Crosswalks at Midblock Locations: Fuzzy Logic Solution to Existing Signal Operations
• Pedestrian Scramble Operations: Pilot Study in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Pilot Model for Estimating Pedestrian Intersection Crossing Volumes
• Reduction of Pedestrian Fatalities, Injuries, Conflicts, and Other Surrogate Measures in Miami–Dade, Florida: Results of Large-Scale FHWA Project
• Safety Effectiveness of HAWK Pedestrian Treatment (With Discussion and Closure)
• Steps in Reserve: Comparing Latent Walk Trips in Toronto, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Working Concept of Accessibility: Performance Measures for the Usability of Crosswalks by Pedestrians with Vision Impairments