Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 13(3), pp. 1723 - 1740
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130321
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Modeling Pedestrian Behavior in Linear Public Spaces: The Case of the Nile Waterfront "Mamsha Ahl Masr"

Aida Nayer ^1,*, Samar Awad Abdelhamed Soliman ², Dalia Abdelfattah ^3
1 Department of Architectural Engineering, Université Française d’Egypte (UFE), Egypt
² Department of Architecture Engineering, The Valley Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Egypt
³ College of Engineering (COE), Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

The design of urban spaces that foster sustainable practices along the waterfront requires new analytical and structural approaches to promote spatial planning processes. This research discusses the relationship between the configuration of riverbanks as linear urban spaces and the public interest by studying the appropriation of pedestrian behavior. This paper adopts a multi-method approach to investigate pedestrian movement and interactions in linear urban spaces. By combining automated trajectory analysis with environmental mapping, behavioral observation, and user interviews, this approach enables to capture qualitative insights into user experience, and perceptions of safety and comfort. The study aims to identify factors that influence the visitors flow patterns, evaluate the impact of design features, and uncover safety concerns. The model incorporates spatial analysis for the stipulated urban features, and testing visitors' alternatives for the new transformation of the Nile riverfront project. The new pedestrian promenade known as "Mamsha-Ahl Masr" (the walk of Egypt's citizens), incorporates several transformations of the river landscape which aims to improve the quality of life for the first completed phase and further extensions are taking place consecutively, However, the quantitative understanding of population flows expedites specific procedures on the urban scale to showcase people's interactions. Therefore, the research deploys a multi-agent behavior simulation technology to demonstrate the interaction between individuals and the linear environment. The research represents empirical data synthesizing variables that affect walkability models related to visitors' attractiveness towards diverse activity preferences, clustering, and visiting frequency. Finally, the qualitative comparison and quantitative correlation analysis are combined to enhance the understanding of the spatial design features affecting visitors' experiences while studying the potential behavior simulation model. By combining these analyses, we can identify areas for improvement and optimize the promenade's design for a better pedestrian experience. The research explores the various scenarios for pedestrian flow tracking by explicitly simulating activities and therefore enhancing the aspects of social cohesion. The research concludes by presenting relevant criteria required for optimizing pedestrian-friendly experience in linear urban areas as a comprehensive approach that promotes walkability, safety, and social interaction in cities.

KEYWORDS
Pedestrian Behavior, Spatial Design, Modelling, Urban Dynamics, Walkability, Riverfront

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Aida Nayer , Samar Awad Abdelhamed Soliman , Dalia Abdelfattah , "Modeling Pedestrian Behavior in Linear Public Spaces: The Case of the Nile Waterfront "Mamsha Ahl Masr"," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 1723 - 1740, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130321.

(b). APA Format:
Aida Nayer , Samar Awad Abdelhamed Soliman , Dalia Abdelfattah (2025). Modeling Pedestrian Behavior in Linear Public Spaces: The Case of the Nile Waterfront "Mamsha Ahl Masr". Civil Engineering and Architecture, 13(3), 1723 - 1740. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130321.