What Factors Affect the Passage Capacity of Sidewalks?
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The passage capacity of sidewalks is related to their level of service. Here are more tips on driving straight: 1. Align the vehicle before entering the section: Before starting the straight-line driving test, quickly align the vehicle body. If the vehicle is not properly aligned before entering the straight-line driving section and you attempt to adjust it during the test, you are likely to fail. 2. Look ahead as far as possible: The farther you look ahead, the earlier you can detect any deviation in the vehicle's alignment and the better chance you have to correct it in time. Minor adjustments to the steering wheel will not cause you to fail, but they must be made early. 3. Choose appropriate reference points: Whether it's the lane dividers on the road, the curbs, or trees by the roadside, these can serve as good reference points. By keeping the vehicle parallel to these reference points, you can ensure straight-line driving. It's important to identify these reference points during regular training and not change them arbitrarily, as the instructor will also calibrate them during practice sessions.
I often walk on city sidewalks and feel that their capacity is directly linked to width. When a sidewalk is so narrow that only one person can pass at a time, queues form during peak hours, significantly slowing down the overall speed and reducing throughput. Obstacles like haphazardly parked bicycles or improperly placed trash bins also occupy space, creating bottlenecks. On rainy days, slippery surfaces cause people to slow down to avoid slipping, naturally reducing the number of passersby. Sidewalk efficiency is also affected by pedestrian behavior—for example, more people walking while looking at their phones slow down the pace, clogging the pathway. Government planning often fails to account for peak-hour foot traffic, leading to congestion, especially near subway entrances where sidewalks aren't widened. I recommend creating more spacious pedestrian zones and minimizing clutter to ensure smoother and more efficient walking.
