The planning and design of pedestrian facilities are essential for usage safety, efficiency and comfortability. Evacuation is one of the most crucial planning applications for such facilities. Emergency situations such as earthquakes, floods…. etc. or other human caused hazards such as fires, bombing threats…. etc. are all accompanied with a rush in population movements in pedestrian paths causing serious injuries or possibly loss of life.
To reduce potential risks, it is essential to prepare evacuation plans for the impacted individuals to properly flee the hazard location in a rapid and safe manner.
The Pedestrian Evacuation Model helps in