Pedestrian Characteristics Study in Singapore
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112, Issue 3
Abstract
A study conducted to examine characteristics of pedestrians in Singapore shows that the mean walking speeds of Singaporeans is 74 m/min (4.05 ft/sec). This speed is relatively slower than that of his American counterpart. The maximum flow rate is 89 ped/m/min which is higher than the 81 ped/m/min and 78 ped/m/min obtained in the United States and Britain, respectively.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 112 • Issue 3 • May 1986
Pages: 229 - 235
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Copyright © 1986 ASCE.
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Published online: May 1, 1986
Published in print: May 1986
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