Comparative study of multidirectional pedestrian flows: Insights and dynamics

• Published in: Physica A Vol. 652; p. 130053
• Main Authors: Karim, Rehmat, Weiguo, Song, Rasa, Abdul Rahim, Khan, Mujeeb Ali, Bilintoh, Nashiru Danniel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.10.2024
• Subjects: Crowd Management; Detours; Multidirectional pedestrian flow; Pedestrian behavior; Walking preferences; Walking preferences; Detours; Multidirectional pedestrian flow; Pedestrian behavior; Crowd Management

This study investigates multidirectional pedestrian flow by examining walking characteristics and behavioral factors impacting pedestrian dynamics. Parameters such as mean walking velocities, distance covered, and time taken by pedestrians were analyzed. Contrary to the expected inverse relationship...