Influence of Vertical Transition in Multi level Pedestrian Systems on Prediction Models of Pedestrian Movement

Abstract:

Based on the theory of space syntax, this paper presents two correction methods of prediction model of pedestrian movement by introducing the distance and type of vertical transition. Two case studies of the multi level systems in the metro station area show that the pedestrian movement can be influenced by either the distance or the type of vertical transition to different degrees. Furthermore, both of the two correction methods significantly improve the ability of the prediction models of the pedestrian movement.

Key words:space syntax; multi level; pedestrian movement; vertical transition