An overview on multimodal emergency evacuation in an urban network

Emergency evacuation is important following natural disasters, terrorist attacks or other causes. This can put an enormous amount of pressure on our transportation networks as the generated traffic demand can significantly exceed those for routine travel conditions. Applying the best attributes of each mode of transportation is thus vital in such scenarios. Depending on the nature of the hazard and the population characteristics within the threat area, the implementation of evacuation models and simulations has the potential to save a vast array of lives by providing an effective path to safety for inhabitants. This paper aims to present an overview of approaches to emergency evacuation in an urban network, their features and findings. Key findings show a deficit of research in models incorporating other modes such as pedestrians and public transit, synergising different evacuation strategies for efficient evacuation and realistic travel behaviour.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.atrf.info/papers/2013/index.aspx
• Authors:
  • Shiwakoti, N
  • Lui, Z
  • Hopkins, T
  • Young, W
• Conference:
  • Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF), 36th, 2013, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• Publication Date: 2013-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 10p
• Monograph Title: Transport and the new world city: 36th Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF), October 2nd-4th 2013, Brisbane

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Emergencies; Evacuation; Mathematical models; Research; Transportation operations; Travel behavior; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Policy and planning
• ATRI Terms: Emergency; Modelling; Research needs; Transport network; Travel behaviour; Urban area
• ITRD Terms: 2184: Emergency; 1154: Network (transport)
• Subject Areas: Research; I71: Traffic Theory;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01514685
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Feb 20 2014 10:12AM