Advances in Measuring Pedestrians at Dutch Train Stations Using Bluetooth, WiFi and Infrared Technology

  • Jeroen van den Heuvel
  • Danique Ton
  • Kim Hermansen
Conference paper
First Online:

Abstract

As of 2014, three Dutch train stations have been equipped with automated pedestrian traffic sensors, as part of the SMART Station initiative of NS Stations. These stations are Utrecht Central station, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol train station and Leiden Central station. SMART Station consists of hybrid Bluetooth/WiFi sensors for tracking and infrared sensors for counting. Combining data from both sensor types results in useful insights into the pedestrian dynamics. In this paper, four SMART Station cases are presented. Firstly, an estimation of escalator capacity will be presented. Secondly, we will show the temporal and spatial flow characteristics of a very large bike parking facility. Thirdly, the use of train stations by non-train passengers will be explored. Fourthly and finally, the occupancy of a station hall will be explored.

Keywords

Mobile Device Penetration Rate Route Choice Infrared Sensor Train Station 
These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access.

References

  1. 1.
    Van den Heuvel, J., Voskamp, A., Daamen, W., Hoogendoorn, S.: Using Bluetooth to estimate the impact of congestion on pedestrian route choice at train stations. In: Traffic and Granular Flow ‘13 (2015)Google Scholar
  2. 2.
    van den Heuvel, J., Thiellier, E., van Gerwen, N.: Privacy by design bij reizigersmetingen op stations. Priv. Compliance 3, 17–21 (2013)Google Scholar
  3. 3.
    Daamen, W., Van den Heuvel, J., Ton, D., Hoogendoorn, S.: Using Bluetooth and WiFi to unravel real-world slow mode activity travel behaviour. In: Presented at the 14th International Conference on Travel Behaviour Research. Windsor, United Kingdom, 19–25 July 2015Google Scholar
  4. 4.
    Ton, D., Van den Heuvel, J., Daamen, W., Hoogendoorn, S.: Route and activity location choice behaviour of departing passengers in train stations. In: Presented at the hEART (European Association for Research in Transportation) 2015 Conference. Copenhagen, Denmark, 9–11 Sept 2015Google Scholar
  5. 5.
    RTLNieuws: Geen treinen rond Utrecht: dit zijn de gevolgen (2015). http://www.rtlnieuws.nl/nieuws/binnenland/geen-treinen-rond-utrecht-dit-zijn-de-gevolgen

Copyright information

© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

Authors and Affiliations

  • Jeroen van den Heuvel
    • 1
    • 2
  • Danique Ton
    • 2
  • Kim Hermansen
    • 3
  1. 1.Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Department of Transport and PlanningDelft University of TechnologyDelftThe Netherlands
  2. 2.NS Stations (Netherlands Railways)UtrechtThe Netherlands
  3. 3.BLIP SystemsVodskovDenmark

Personalised recommendations