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

In: Traffic and Granular Flow '15

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  • Michael J. Seitz

    (Munich University of Applied Sciences
    Technische Universität München)

  • Stefan Seer

    (Austrian Institute of Technology)

  • Silvia Klettner

    (Austrian Institute of Technology)

  • Oliver Handel

    (Technische Universität München)

  • Gerta Köster

    (Munich University of Applied Sciences)

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.

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  • Michael J. Seitz & Stefan Seer & Silvia Klettner & Oliver Handel & Gerta Köster, 2016. "How Do We Wait? Fundamentals, Characteristics, and Modelling Implications," Springer Books, in: Victor L. Knoop & Winnie Daamen (ed.), Traffic and Granular Flow '15, pages 217-224, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-319-33482-0_28
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-33482-0_28
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