Citation

Handel O, Biedermann DH, Kielar PM, Borrmann A. Transp. Res. Proc. 2014; 2: 669-674.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Elsevier Publications)

DOI

10.1016/j.trpro.2014.09.072

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In the PED-community, a lot of conducted work focuses on a detailed aspect of the big picture in respect of pedestrian dynamics and disaster avoidance. Surprisingly, the field of research does not offer a lot of models including a managerial macro perspective to explain - for example - why there are mass gatherings that result in high density pedestrian conditions. To improve the mental models of researchers, managers and policy makers, this paper tries to tackle this research gap, by using the methodology of System Dynamics to explain with causal loop diagrams occurring dynamics of urban events to avoid critical situations beforehand.

Language: en

Keywords

cause and effect; Love Parade; macroscopic view; policy making; risk potential; System Dynamics