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Do light-based nudges influence pedestrian exit choice? A case study in a university building

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • This article examines how different light settings influence pedestrian exit choice in a university building to understand the effectiveness of these light settings in a particular scenario. • This study introduces a new case study to pedestrian research by collecting real-world data on pedestrian entry and exit patterns at a building. • This study provides partial support for the hypotheses that pedestrians are more likely to choose exits that are brightly lit or highlighted with green illumination. • As a secondary finding, this article also found that pedestrians prefer to take the shortest path and tend to follow the majority of the crowd (at low to medium densities).

Source: Transportation Research Part C Emerging Technologies

DOI: 10.1016/j.trc.2026.105724

Authors: Arco van Beek, Yan Feng, Serge P. Hoogendoorn, Dorine C. Duives

Institution: Delft University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Evacuation and Crowd Dynamics

Subfield: Ocean Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,040