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Modeling and simulation of pedestrian turning behavior at campus stair landings with retrograde movement

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  • Li, Chuan-Yao
  • Li, Xin-Hui
  • Chen, Liang

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In order to study the turning dynamics behavior of pedestrians at the turning landing of campus stairs, this study conducts behavioral analysis based on video data in real-world environments and establishes a hexagonal cellular automaton (HCA) model. The model integrates the pedestrians’ circular motion preference at the landing and the avoidance tendency for retrograde pedestrians. Numerical simulations confirm the model’s ability to reproduce observed behaviors. Simulations of on-campus scenarios reveal that retrograde behavior alters both the routes and passage times of forward pedestrians compared to one-way scenarios. Its effects vary by location and density, sometimes aiding and other times hindering forward pedestrian movement in terms of travel time, etc. In addition, simulations of high-density scenarios showed that retrograde behavior accelerates pedestrian pileups and significantly increases the risk of safety accidents. This study helps to deepen the understanding of the micro-mechanisms of pedestrian behavior at stair turning landings and provides theoretical support for campus safety management.

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  • Li, Chuan-Yao & Li, Xin-Hui & Chen, Liang, 2025. "Modeling and simulation of pedestrian turning behavior at campus stair landings with retrograde movement," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 679(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:679:y:2025:i:c:s0378437125006648
    DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2025.131012
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