Running Status Classification Method of Pedestrian Weaving Zone and Adjustment Process

Abstract:

A stable pedestrian weaving zone formed in the pedestrian transfer channels and transfer station hall, which would produce a negative impact on the pedestrian facilities, such as the reduction of the transportation capacity, safety and comfort. Based on the field investigation data, a negative effect model was established to discover negative effect threshold of the pedestrian weaving zones’ running state by statistical analysis. The pedestrian weaving zone running state was proposed to be divided into three levels (comfortable level, generally comfortable level and crowded level). Based on the division standard of level of weaving zone and HCM 2010, an analysis was made of these three weaving zone running states to understand different roles played by different railing setting ways and the adjustment process of weaving zone running state was proposed, which would contribute to the design of pedestrian facilities and operation management.