How Do We Wait? Fundamentals, Characteristics, and Modelling Implications

Michael J. Seitz (), Stefan Seer (), Silvia Klettner (), Oliver Handel () and Gerta Köster ()
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Michael J. Seitz: Munich University of Applied Sciences
Stefan Seer: Austrian Institute of Technology
Silvia Klettner: Austrian Institute of Technology
Oliver Handel: Technische Universität München
Gerta Köster: Munich University of Applied Sciences

A chapter in Traffic and Granular Flow '15, 2016, pp 217-224 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract PedestrianSeitz, Michael J. simulationSeer, Stefan modelsKlettner, Silvia predominantlyHandel, Oliver focusKöster, Gerta on the flow or motion of agents. However, in many real-world scenarios a large amount of pedestrians’ time is spent waiting. Furthermore, the initial spatial distribution of visitors of a mass event may contribute significantly to the overall evacuation time. In this paper, we discuss social science concepts related to waiting, such as personal space requirements, and identify relevant aspects for the modelling of pedestrian behaviour. With this background, we develop measures and hypotheses for pedestrian waiting behaviour and apply them to a field observation of a train station platform in Vienna. We discuss implications for modelling approaches to waiting, which could be an important future extension to pedestrian simulations.

Keywords: Social Distance; Pull Factor; Interpersonal Distance; Social Force Model; Pedestrian Behaviour (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-33482-0_28

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