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The impact of multi-modal transportation on the evacuation efficiency of building complexes

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Abstract

Efficient planning for the evacuation of building complexes requires an understanding of the complex interrelationships between multiple modes of transportation. This paper explores a model that captures the interactions between vehicles and pedestrians, as well as behavior unique to parking lots. This model was implemented in simulation of the evacuation of the hourly parking lot at Dulles International Airport. The results revealed the significant impact that these interrelations had on both the efficiency and the dynamics of the evacuation. The impact on the variances in delay experienced by individuals has important implications for both the safety of the evacuation and evacuation management.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 7th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, ITSC 2004
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages702-707
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0780385004
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
Evente 7th IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, ITSC 2004 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Oct 3 2004Oct 6 2004

Publication series

NameIEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Proceedings, ITSC
ISSN (Print)2153-0009
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0017

Conference

Conferencee 7th IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Conference, ITSC 2004
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period10/3/0410/6/04

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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