PURPOSES : The primary purpose of this study is to develop a framework for predicting the demand and distribution of pedestrians when an open space zone is built at the top through the undergroundization of the Gyeongin Expressway. METHODS : After analyzing the current status through a survey on the number of people, students, surrounding traffic volume, and future socioeconomic indicators, the rate of change in the floating population and the rate of increase and decrease in the traffic volume of pedestrians were calculated to evaluate the effect. In addition, microscopic analysis results were derived by setting a pedestrian analysis zone (PAZ). A walking environment index (WEI) was developed that can quantitatively evaluate the degree of walking activation by indicating walking-related surrounding environmental factors. Based on this, a walking demand prediction model was developed. In addition, the results were validated by calculating the walking volume through a micro-simulation in/around the open space zone. RESULTS : The number of crosswalks and schools, transit development indicators, and pedestrian volume increased as the WEI value increased. However, the log form of the distance was observed to be a factor that reduced walking. CONCLUSIONS : This study attempted to reliably predict the demand for walking on the Gyeongin Expressway by calculating the amount of induced walking and the amount of passing walking. The pedestrian demand can be boosted by improving walking environments.

PURPOSES : This study aims to propose widths of pedestrian zones considering the characteristics of sidewalk areas, pedestrian volumes, and pedestrian density. METHODS : We derived a pedestrian zone formula considering the maximum pedestrian volumes, mean intervals between pedestrians (pedestrian density), occupancy widths of pedestrians, and average speed of pedestrians. We compare the widths obtained using the formula with the existing Korean standards. RESULTS: Considering the pedestrian volumes and density, the pedestrian zone widths of neighborhood main sidewalk areas are determined to be 1.4~4.5 m, whereas those of commercial sidewalk areas are determined to be 1.4~2.9 m. CONCLUSIONS: Existing Korean regulations and guidelines provide a uniform standard sidewalk width. However, this study proposed a formula for determining pedestrian zone widths considering pedestrian volumes, characteristics of the sidewalk area, and pedestrian density.