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A Carrying Capacity Calculator for Pedestrians Using OpenStreetMap Data: Application to Urban Tourism and Public Spaces
Proceedings of ENTER 2025 International eTourism Conference
Year (definitive publication)
2025
Language
English
Country
Switzerland
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Abstract
Determining the carrying capacity of urban tourism destinations and public spaces is essential for sustainable management. This paper presents an online tool that calculates pedestrian carrying capacities for user-defined areas based on OpenStreetMap (OSM) data. The tool considers physical, real, and effective carrying capacities by incorporating parameters such as area per pedestrian, rotation factor, corrective factors, and management capacity. The carrying capacity calculator aids in
balancing environmental, economic, social, and experiential factors to prevent overcrowding and preserve the quality of life for residents and visitors. This tool can be used for tourism destination management, urban planning, and event management to ensure positive visitor experiences and sustainable infrastructure development. We detail the implementation of the calculator, its underlying algorithm, and its application to the Santa Maria Maior parish in Lisbon, highlighting its effectiveness in managing urban tourism and public spaces.
Acknowledgements
Partly funded by:
-European COSME program, managed by EISMEA, under COS-TOURINN 101038190 grant.
- Portuguese FCT, under projects UIDB/04466/2020 and UIDP/04466/2020.
INCD provided the cloud infrastructure under FCT project 01/SAICT/2016 #022153.
Keywords
Pedestrians,Carrying capacity,OpenStreetMap,Overcrowding,Tourism
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Computer and Information Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Earth and related Environmental Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Social and Economic Geography - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| COS-TOURINN 101038190 | COSME Programme (European Union) |
| UIDB/04466/2020 and UIDP/04466/2020 | Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology |
| 01/SAICT/2016 #022153 | FCT and FEDER |
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