Analysis of the influence of urban built environment on pedestrian flow in an intermediate-sized city in the Andes of Ecuador
Analysis of the influence of urban built environment on pedestrian flow in an intermediate-sized city in the Andes of Ecuador
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厄瓜多尔安第斯山脉某中等城市城市建成环境对人流的影响分析
DOI：
10.1080/15568318.2018.1514445
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发表时间：
2019
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
D. Orellana
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作者：
Carla Hermida;M. Cordero;D. Orellana
摘要本研究探讨了拉丁美洲中部城市厄瓜多尔昆卡的城市建筑环境对行人流量的潜在影响。从48个街道段的样本数据进行了分析，以探讨如何物理和空间特征的街道和人行道，以及土地利用和占用条件影响行人的数量。定量的方法是使用多元回归模型来模拟个人和几个变量对行人计数的综合影响。统计建模的结果表明，与街道的物理特征，如人行道宽度，是正相关的行人数量，而停车位和前挫折是负相关的变量。我们得出的结论是，在我们的研究区域的街道在很大程度上是不适合行人，由于他们的穷人的设计，稀缺的步行基础设施，以及人行道上的各种障碍的流行。然而，行人似乎通过采取不同的策略来应对这种不利的环境。我们希望这项研究将有助于城市规划者设计更好的环境，非机动车在中间城市的旅行。
Abstract This study explores the potential influence of the urban built environment on pedestrian flow in an intermediate Latin American city, Cuenca-Ecuador. Data from samples of 48 street segments were analyzed to explore how physical and spatial features of streets and sidewalks, as well as land use and occupation conditions influence the number of pedestrians. A quantitative approach was used to model the individual and combined influences of several variables on pedestrian counts using multiple regression models. Results from statistical modeling indicate that variables related to the physical features of the streets, such as sidewalk width, are positively correlated to pedestrian counts, whereas parking space and front setback are negatively correlated. We conclude that streets in our study area are largely inadequate for pedestrians due to their poor design, scarce walking infrastructure, and the prevalence of all sorts of obstacles on the sidewalks. Pedestrians, however, seem to cope with this adverse environment by adopting different strategies. We expect that this study will help city planners design better environments for non-motorized travel in intermediate cities.