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Specification, estimation and validation of a pedestrian walking behavior model

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  • Robin, Th.
  • Antonini, G.
  • Bierlaire, M.
  • Cruz, J.

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We propose and validate a model for pedestrian walking behavior, based on discrete choice modeling. Two main types of behavior are identified: unconstrained and constrained. By unconstrained, we refer to behavior patterns which are independent from other individuals. The constrained patterns are captured by a leader-follower model and by a collision avoidance model. The spatial correlation between the alternatives is captured by a cross nested logit model. The model is estimated by maximum likelihood estimation on a real data set of pedestrian trajectories, manually tracked from video sequences. The model is successfully validated using a bi-directional flow data set, collected in controlled experimental conditions at Delft university.

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  • Robin, Th. & Antonini, G. & Bierlaire, M. & Cruz, J., 2009. "Specification, estimation and validation of a pedestrian walking behavior model," Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, Elsevier, vol. 43(1), pages 36-56, January.
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