The
workshop 2010 focused on data collection methods and their main
purposes. In order to compare data it is crucial that there is not only
agreement on the indicators but also on minimal methodological standards that will allow comparing results
across the globe in the future. Three important issues and the methods to measure them were
discussed:
1) Pedestrian flow and presence measured with counts and observations,
2) Sojourning activities in public space
measured with observations and surveys,
3) Trip data usually captured by travel /
mobility surveys.
The debate provided an overview of the
current state-of-the-art and showed the challenges to come up with
methodological standards. The topics were introduced with presentations by Tim
Pharoah, Martin Wedderburn and Daniel Sauter and followed-up in three
method-specific parallel sessions. The program of the day and the
presentations are provided below.
