4.4 Moving Crowd Density

Moving crowds require more space than standing crowds - it is important to understand the difference between the static space requirements and the dynamic (moving) space requirements for the crowd.

1 walking

1 Person per Square Metre

1.5 Walking

1.5 People per Square Metre

2 walking

2 People per Square Metre

2.5 walking

2.5 People per Square Metre

We observe critical density at 2-4 people per square metre. 

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