An Example of Complex Pedestrian Route Choice

Abstract

Pedestrian route choice is a complex, situation- and population-dependent issue. In this contribution an example is presented, where pedestrians can choose among two seemingly similar alternatives. The choice ratio is not even close to being balanced, but almost all pedestrians choose the same alternative. A number of possible causes for this are given.Comment: Extended version of a contribution to "Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics 2010" conference (accepted for publication) in Gaithersburg, M