Measuring objective and subjective effects of pedestrian congestion (MOSEPC)
This project aims to combine methods to assess objective congestion effects with subjective perceived effects to gain a richer understanding of which aspects of congestion at stations various categories of travellers find problematic. By integrating both objective and subjective methods, we can fill a critical research gap and provide a comprehensive assessment of pedestrian congestion, ultimately informing better station design and management practices.
The long-term aim of the project is to initiate research that may lead to facilitation of planning of pedestrian areas at public transport stations by advancing methods to measure and evaluate pedestrian congestion. More specifically the project aims to contribute towards increased understanding of the subjective experience of pedestrian congestion at stations and its relation to quantitative metrics, which ultimately could be utilised to improve guidelines and standards for design and assessment of pedestrian spaces at public transport stations.