The simulation of pedestrians and cyclists.

Abstract

In this thesis, our aim is to develop a novel molecular dynamics like model for

pedestrians and cyclists sharing a common bidirectional pathway and then run computer

simulations to investigate how different variables such as pedestrian and cyclist

behaviours, density of people, population of people and wideness of sidewalks influence

the safety without sacrificing significant throughput.

The model should help us gain more insight on whether sidewalks should be widened and

to what extent.