Quantitative Analysis of Pedestrian Walk-space in Urban City Centre: A Case Study of Jos Business District.

Abstract

This paper provides a quantitative method of proportioning Pedestrian walk-space in urban centres in relation to street ways and adjoining buildings. The major focus is on the behaviour of pedestrians as they move from one destination to the other within the urban setting. It also tries to provide answers to questions such as: "what is the proper relationship between buildings and circulation space. and how does one avoid congestion in public places. In an attempt to Pinpoint symptoms of congestion, the amount of walk-space available to people at various level of concentration were examined. This paper suggests that. the design of sidewalk for pedestrians should consists of a pathway dimension in relation to the pedestrian flow rate and public urban spaces should accommodate Pedestrian access and free movement sufficient to meet reasonably expected desired demand.