| Title |
The Improvement of the Area Estimation of the Metropolitan Railway Station Platforms |
| Authors |
김진호(Kim, Jinho) ; 신민정(Shin, Minjung) ; 유소영(You, Soyoung) ; 김태완(Kim, Taewan) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.12652/Ksce.2018.38.6.0991 |
| Keywords |
군집보행;보행밀도;승강장;철도역사;보행속도 Platoon walking;Pedestrian density;Platform area;Railway station;Walking speed |
| Abstract |
In urban areas, the proportion of railway traffic in public transport is increasing. The congestion situation is repeated as the passengers concentrate on station and transfer facilities and the inconvenience of the passengers is increasing in terms of safety and convenience. Therefore, the importance of estimating the appropriate area of the station has been emphasized. The area estimation formula used in the metropolitan railway stations currently is a partial modification of the area estimation formula of Japan in the 1970s. It does not reflect changes in the social and cultural environment and patterns of passengers. The technical basis for major decision variables is insufficient. Therefore, the theoretical basis of the area estimation formula and the pedestrian environment satisfaction of the design guideline of metropolitan railway stations were analyzed in order to suggest improvement formula. The improved area estimation formula was verified by conducting field surveys on 5 stations of metropolitan railways and 15 stations of urban railways. The existing area estimation formula is LOS E grade for the main space. However, the LOS D grade is implemented when the improved area estimation formula is applied. Based on the results, the design factors for the area estimation formula are suggested. |