Pedestrian Flow Characteristics in Mixed Traffic Conditions

Abstract

Data collected at four locations in a medium-sized city of India are analyzed for pedestrians flow characteristics under mixed traffic conditions. The data are presented in the form of mathematical and graphical relationships between speed and volume, speed and density, flow and area module, and flow and density. The results of analysis are compared with those given in literature. The free-flow speed of pedestrians is observed to be 80 m/min which is higher than that reported for China and Singapore, but slightly lower than that in Germany. It is comparable to free speeds reported for Philippines and the United States. The speed of the pedestrian was found to be influenced by the age and gender also. Male pedestrians move faster than female pedestrians. Pedestrians in the age group of 10–15 years had the highest speed, 82 m/min. the speed was reduced by about 85% when pedestrians move with their baggage (or luggage).