Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach Routes
Walking is the primary mode of reaching metro stations, yet the quality of pedestrian networks around these stations has not been well researched. Considering the objective physical characteristics of pedestrian networks and the subjective assessments of walkers on the routes, this study developed a...
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| description | Walking is the primary mode of reaching metro stations, yet the quality of pedestrian networks around these stations has not been well researched. Considering the objective physical characteristics of pedestrian networks and the subjective assessments of walkers on the routes, this study developed an evaluation model that integrated the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Entropy Weight Method with human–machine adversarial scoring and cosine similarity to validate the reliability. Nineteen indicators concerning four fundamental criteria, including accessibility, convenience, safety, and comfort, were applied with data acquired from eight stations in Tianjin, China. Results reveal that accessibility and safety indicators weigh more than convenience and comfort indicators. The quality of pedestrian networks around the public-service and comprehensive stations scores higher than that around residential stations, while walking environment quality near commercial stations shows significant disparities. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing accessibility and safety while enhancing convenience and comfort in the renewal of the pedestrian network in Tianjin. The assessment model provides a valuable tool for urban policymakers and planners, enabling the formulation of sound pedestrian-network policies, facilitating higher-quality walking access and egress trips to stations, and encouraging transit-oriented development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dcb9ddf97b094fb18e7dcbb7aa7576bc2025-01-24T13:50:40ZengMDPI AGSystems2079-89542025-01-011316310.3390/systems13010063Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach RoutesQiyao Yang0Zheng Zhang1Jun Cai2Mengzhen Ding3Lemei Li4Shaohua Zhang5Zhenang Song6Feiyang Chen7Yi Ling8School of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaChina Railway Design Group Corporation Limited, Tianjin 300000, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Fine Art, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, ChinaWalking is the primary mode of reaching metro stations, yet the quality of pedestrian networks around these stations has not been well researched. Considering the objective physical characteristics of pedestrian networks and the subjective assessments of walkers on the routes, this study developed an evaluation model that integrated the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Entropy Weight Method with human–machine adversarial scoring and cosine similarity to validate the reliability. Nineteen indicators concerning four fundamental criteria, including accessibility, convenience, safety, and comfort, were applied with data acquired from eight stations in Tianjin, China. Results reveal that accessibility and safety indicators weigh more than convenience and comfort indicators. The quality of pedestrian networks around the public-service and comprehensive stations scores higher than that around residential stations, while walking environment quality near commercial stations shows significant disparities. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing accessibility and safety while enhancing convenience and comfort in the renewal of the pedestrian network in Tianjin. The assessment model provides a valuable tool for urban policymakers and planners, enabling the formulation of sound pedestrian-network policies, facilitating higher-quality walking access and egress trips to stations, and encouraging transit-oriented development.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-8954/13/1/63pedestrian networkwalking qualitymetro stationsevaluation modelwalking routes |
| spellingShingle | Qiyao Yang Zheng Zhang Jun Cai Mengzhen Ding Lemei Li Shaohua Zhang Zhenang Song Feiyang Chen Yi Ling Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach Routes Systems pedestrian network walking quality metro stations evaluation model walking routes |
| title | Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach Routes |
| title_full | Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach Routes |
| title_fullStr | Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach Routes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach Routes |
| title_short | Quality of Pedestrian Networks Around Metro Stations: An Assessment Based on Approach Routes |
| title_sort | quality of pedestrian networks around metro stations an assessment based on approach routes |
| topic | pedestrian network walking quality metro stations evaluation model walking routes |
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