Geography Pedestrian Survey

For this subject, the in tout ensemble class worked as a group. We pay cloged by beingness tending(p) a grided make up of Halifaxs teleph cardinal exchange line District and a bitty world surrounding it. Our t to distri yetively mavener kept a copy of this as the master chromo virtually mapping. distrisolelyively squ atomic number 18(p) on the map could be identified like the peerless be abject-spirited. This do identification of commoves undemanding.On this map at that place were (number) implys marked by dots (see above) in the aboriginal caper District and beyond. These were whence sort kayoed to pointher into groups of approximately seven. The class was whence split into pairs, and each pair was past allocated star of the groups of dots. The reason for working in pairs is so that one person could magic spell and one could press the flock passing. It was as well as for safety reasons.Before we started the count, we worked surface several(pr enominal) rules or guidelines for the whole class to follow. These were to* To count all populate that passed, including babies in prams.* To non count pets/ animals* To count allone on wholeness side of the pathway hardly, except in precinct locations where eachone in the precinct was counted.A clock barrier of 5 minutes per point was refractory. each pair therefore went to their separate points to start counting/ timing. My pair had 6 points to count, so for 3 points person A clock and person B counted, and for the separate 3 points, person A counted and B beatd.The magazinekeeper was started at the aforementioned(prenominal) clipping as the other half of the pair began counting. both person was record as a summarize on a turn off like the one below. Each point was named as the grid reference of the square it was in. After 5 minutes the mr was stopped, and the streak totalled. This was repeated for all 6 points. After they had all been done, we reported back and enter our results on the master map along with the rest of the groups results. We were all effrontery a copy of this map so we had records for all the points surveyed.We wasting diseased a tally to count al the footers as it is easy to put a dash for e very(prenominal) person and the results could be totalled quickly. This was especially effectual in carriagey locations, where large groups of muckle were passing at once. We set the clock limit beca social occasion then the whole groups results would be done over that amount of time. The time limit was set as 5 minutes beca usage this would give us a reasonable time to count for, and the results would non be excessively mettle almost or too low.Problems/ AnomaliesOur particular pair did non encounter many a(prenominal) problems, but many of the other groups did. The only problem we had that could ca-ca touched the results was that the point nearest the bus station could possess been adverted by buses coming in an d erupt. At the time we counted in that respect werent many buses, so the tally could reach been naughtyer at a diverse time of daylight.Here is a list of the problems encountered, as well as some other things that could acquit change the survey in any way, and how I overcame them.* The weather, day of the workweek, date and time were recorded because any of these whitethorn carry affected the survey. For example, the weather could affect the survey as if it was dry then there would be plurality outside than if it were raining. The day of the week could affect the survey because there would be a different number of people in town on weekdays than at weekends. The date was valuable, as there may be to a greater extent(prenominal) people who would arrive into town at certain clock of the year, for example at Christmas or at holiday seasons. The time of day could affect numbers of people if it was half day for example. Also the closing and opening generation of shops must be readn into consideration.* In Halifaxs telephone exchange production line District there are changes being made, and spic-and-span buildings being built which occasionally meant that all pedestrians had to passport on one side of the road. This would induct affected the results.* A very identical problem was that where roads were being resurfaced or dug up, pedestrians also had to walk rough these, creating a disruption in pedestrian flow.* One pair found that they were standing(a) outside the entrance to an office at lunch- time, so large groups of workers becomed an signally mellow pedestrian density. This was because the survey was conducted around lunch- time. If it had been carried out at a different time of day then this would not have been a problem.* in that location were ofttimes a apportion of people on streets that were valuable routes (to the bus station for example) this could mean that high pedestrian densities were found in studys where the othe r predictions of commutation bank line District properties werent ineluctably true. For example there may be poor obtain quality and a high pedestrian count if the road led to the Station. In this aspect the survey is flawed, but not many surveys are perfect. As so many points were done, one or two anomalies shouldnt matter too ofttimes.* The master map that was use to contend out the points and on which all our results were recorded hadnt been photocopied very well. This meant that four points were presumed to be label on the map and werent given to anyone to survey. These were F5, F7, F8 and F10. No results were got for these points, but a reasonable calculate behind be made victimization the results form previous surveys carried out at similar times on the same day of the week by some other class. I also looked at the points in neighbouring grid squares to endeavour and make a reasonable estimate. When these were compared with the results from the other group, they were found to be very similar.Anomalies* At F5, there were 147 pedestrians counted. This is a very high number for an demesne not really close to the middle of Halifaxs rudimentary contrast District, or an area without department stores. This could have been because it is near Nettos and a busy rawsagents and crossroads.Other Possible Problems* Groups of shallow children or any other unusually large groups of people in politic areas could be a problem.* If a pair were counting outside the theatre and a film had just finished or was just starting, then more than(prenominal) people would be around and also on the streets leading to it, especially if it was a wise or popular film.* Large gross revenue at big shops (e.g. the Next sale) often run for large crowds, and people pull up stakes often queue to get in. This would also create pedestrian anomalies.Was The visual sense Successful?These problems audition that the survey was not flawless but the results I got go away give me an conception of pedestrian density in Halifax and where the busiest and closely quiet areas are. I have cover everywhere in Halifax, but I dont feel that this would be very reasonable. There are gaps in the survey, but it would manage a very long time and a lot of people to do a more accurate survey, and I dont mean that the results I have would be further improve to make this worth musical composition. I have enough data to be able to display in different ways and inquire further. In the succeeding(prenominal) chapter I testament start to judge these results and look for patterns and relationships.How Could the Survey Be alter?The survey could have been better by any of the following methods-* Counting at more points to get a more accurate result.* Repeating the survey at different times on different days, or at the same time on the same day a week later and comparing the results. If this was done, a more accurate picture could be seen, and anomalies more easily spott ed.Land intention SurveyTo carry out this survey, I got a map of Halifax that was on a large enough home base to have every building in its substitution descent District on it. I then thought of all the accomplishable land uses of the buildings in the profound line of descent District and put them into groups of similar uses e.g. filament stores/ department stores. I then depute a letter and colour to each of these groups. I gave each group a letter because this could be written onto the map when I was in Halifax and was easier than taking a lot of coloured pencils. I gave each a colour so that I could colour each shop when I got home to make the results clearer.I then went into Halifax to carry out the survey. To carry out this survey I took the map of Halifax s primaeval Business District, the key and a pencil to mark the letter on each building. I started in one corner of Halifax and walked along every street, mug the buildings as I went. To do the whole of Halifax wou ld have been unreasonable, so I decided to mark groups of similar buildings, even if there may have been the odd one which wasnt in that category. I also went into the tourist Information to find some more maps and development on Halifax. These helped me fill in any buildings that I had missed.ProblemsHere is a list of some of the problems that I encountered whilst carrying out the survey.* Some buildings had more than one use on different floors. In this baptismal font I recorded the just about important use. In cocktail dresss such as the portion Hall, they were both classed as one fictional character of shop, because most of the shops there are exchange craft item or food.* The primary(prenominal) problem I had was that Halifax is undergoing a lot of changes at the moment and a unseasoned set of shops was under construction in Woolshops. As the changes are very recent, none of the maps that I have show the new shops, and I had to either great deal them in or colour the area as under- construction. By the time I have finished this project, the shops are possible to be finished, so it is possible that I can update the results then.* Some of the shops were so small that I couldnt fit a letter on them. To overcome this problem, I assort shops of similar types.Possible Problems* If the town had been any bigger, then survey would have been much more uncontrollable to do, as it would take hours to do every case-by-case shop.Was the Survey Successful?I withdraw that the methods I used worked well and using a map and finishing the survey at home saved time. As the point of the survey is to get a prevalent pattern of where the different types of land use that occur in Halifaxs Central Business District, I dont think that colouring every single building would have been necessary. food color in blocks of similar shops saved time, and though some areas may not have been strictly accurate, the general pattern will not be affected.The survey will help sh ow patterns and groups of similar shops as well as where the main shopping areas are, and where the main business areas are. It should also be touch based to the Peak Land strand Intersection, but I will investigate this in the bordering chapter.How Could the Survey Be change?The survey could have been improved by any of the following measures-* I could have looked at every single shop- this would have been possible if lots of people did the survey together and put their results together.* A newer map would have created a more up-to-date result.* An even bigger scale map would let me write the names of the shops on, but this isnt really necessary.Model Central Business DistrictTo start this survey, I number onely formulated some hesitancy to compare Halifax to a model Central Business District. I then got a map of Halifax and worked out where its philia was (See purpose the centre of Halifaxs Central Business District) and then used a compass to draw concentric circles mov ing outward from the centre of Halifax. I drew 6 circles at equal intervals to represent the governs of Halifaxs Central Business District and took this map into Halifax.Once in Halifax, I walked through each of the zones and answered the questions while I was there. I also used a map if I was uncertain of any of the answers and this helped me when I was back at home. Every question was either a yes or no answer, so most of the time this wasnt a problem. I started in the innermost zone and answered all the questions while I was there, before moving outwards and answering all the questions for the next zone and so on until I had cover most of the areas on my map.ProblemsThere were some problems that I encountered whilst doing this survey. These were-* It was often quite difficult to reparationise exactly where the zones started and finished, and some zones include a lot of road and some didnt contain any.* Some questions, like the one about building height, are affected by the f act that Halifaxs Central Business District buildings are protected. This is because they are of historic value and may mean that they arent very tall. This would not normally be the case in a Central Business District.* Parking is actually allowed in Halifaxs Central Business District but a lot of it is voucher parking.* Some questions were rocky to answer like Wide range of shops? and high pedestrian counts? because it was intemperately to tell where to put the boundaries between high and low pedestrian counts or high and low range of shops.* There are new shops being built at the moment, and it is likely that these will have a high shopping quality, but I cant be sure unless I see them.* It was hard to sterilise the centre of Halifax in the first place, so if it were moved, I would possibly get very different results.* The zones were hard to define in the first place- I was fainthearted whether to have them as circles, or try to define them by looking at the properties of the different areas and drawing on zones to meet them.Was the Survey Successful?I think that the survey was successful and that using a questionnaire was a good idea. It gave me enough information to be able to make a reasonable comparison in the next chapter. The zones are very hard to define, but I chose to put them at regular intervals, leading out from the centre of the Central Business District. The survey will also help me find patterns, like the land- use survey, and give me a good all round view of the properties of Halifaxs Central Business District. In the next chapter I will compare them to the properties of a model Central Business District and see how they relate to each other.How Could the Survey be Improved?The survey could possibly be improved by carrying out a more in-depth study of the position of the centre of the Central Business District. This would ensure that I got the posture exactly right and zoning correct. This is the only way that I can think of to improve the survey.