Do escalators, which have become a part of our lives in shopping malls, subways and many other places, save or waste time compared to walking?
Especially crowd of people waiting on the right If you are one of those who are overwhelmed by the sight and try to pass on the left side, it means that you have run out of patience.
Alright that we waste our own time by walking If we told you, would you still think the same?
People lined up in front of escalators are a common sight of city life.
at first glance purpose of escalatorsAlthough it may seem like promoting rapid transportation, surprisingly research shows that this perception can harm general social well-being. “How?” We seem to hear you say.
Especially walking on escalators, can shorten travel times. However, this behavior may prevent the ladder from being used to its full capacity, resulting in longer waits in general and therefore longer time spent in total.
Studies show that 75% of people prefer to stand on escalators.
In this situation, minority who want to use the walking side, can reduce overall capacity, which can reduce overall efficiency. Data shows that 60% wait without walking on the right side.
In a study where everyone survives at the same rate The queue on the escalator has also decreasedit was observed that travel time decreased for everyone.
Steps have been taken to solve this problem in major cities such as Tokyo and Hong Kong.
In Toronto, upon the recommendation of safety experts, signs encouraging walking to the right on escalators were removed, and in London “standing room only” policy has been implemented. Such measures have resulted in a 27% increase in hourly capacity and reduced overall travel times.
In another study, the escalator was calculated to carry 12,745 people in the morning hours. After these policies were implemented, it was able to transport 16,220 people.
In terms of social welfare When we look at the subject, it is very important that escalators are used effectively and correctly by everyone. It is your choice to walk or wait, but please do not wait on the left side of the stairs. 🙂
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