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Managing crowd flows at music festivals
How to optimize circulation, safety and visitor experience The warm months are back, and with them comes festival season. As lots of events are unveilling their line-ups, tens of thousands of festival-goers prepare for unforgettable outdoor experiences. But behind...
Origin destination in public transport: principles and applications
Among all the existing public transport networks, one never really knows where the users come from or where they go. Yet, each journey reveals key information for operators and transport authorities. Knowing these invisible flows would facilitate the optimization of...
Airports : reduction of waiting times and traffic evolution
At airports, endless queues are part of the journey. They are a source of stress and frustration for travellers. To address these trying queues, innovations in the airport sector are coming into play. They aim to make the traveller experience smoother and...
Managing visitor flows in shopping centres
Shopping mall are packed with visitors, especially during festive periods and events such as the winter sales. Shopping centres are often confined spaces that attract large crowds. If poorly managed, they can compromise visitor safety and experience. That is why...
Safety on board trains : why passenger counting has become essential
Passenger safety is paramount on board trains. There is no denying that operators' ability to transport passengers safely from point A to point B depends on rigorous control of passenger flows. In rail transport, safety is not limited to infrastructure....
Station passenger counting systems : a key lever for managing passenger flows and enhancing safety
Automatic passenger counting systems, also known as people counters, are invaluable tools for rail operators. Between peak passenger flows, infrastructure constraints and safety requirements, stations...