Y. Ito

This paper describes how the use of state-of-the-art real-time interactive 3D virtual reality (VR) visualisation technology, coupled with the latest microsimulation software, can enable transport and urban infrastructure planners, as well as emergency / security response professionals, to simulate a range of crisis scenarios leading to a more sophisticated and holistic approach to infrastructure development. Many advanced economies, particularly Asia and Western Europe, are now facing population ageing. Pedestrian dynamics and circulation have shifted and of particular concern is safety and mobility in crisis situations. This paper uses as an example a recent tunnel evacuation study by Japanese company Taisei Engineering that used leading edge 3D VR visualisation technology UC-win/Roa