Pedestrian Counter
Manually tally pedestrian movements.
Tap, click or press Space to keep count.
Tap anywhere inside or press Space
How the Pedestrian Counter Works
The Pedestrian Counter tallies people walking past a fixed screenline and converts the count into pedestrians per hour and per minute per meter of path width.
- Set a screenline: Pick a fixed line across the footpath, such as a lamp post or a paving joint.
- Enter the path width: Type the clear walking width in meters or feet.
- Tap per pedestrian: Tap once for each person crossing the line. Use extra buttons for wheelchairs, prams or cyclists.
- Read flow and density: The tool shows pedestrians per hour and flow per meter of width.
Pedestrian Counter Formula
The Pedestrian Counter unit flow rate equals pedestrians per minute divided by the effective walkway width.
- Pedestrians
- People counted
- Minutes
- Count period
- Width
- Effective walkway width in meters
Example: A 15-minute count records 540 people on a 3 m (9.8 ft) footpath. Unit flow = 540 ÷ 15 ÷ 3 = 12 pedestrians per minute per meter.
Pedestrian Counter Reference Table
The Pedestrian Counter conversion table maps unit flow rates to walkway level of service (LOS) bands used in pedestrian planning.
| Flow (p/min/m) | Flow (p/min/ft) | Level of service | Walking conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 16 | Up to 5 | A | Free walking speed and direction |
| 16 to 23 | 5 to 7 | B | Minor conflicts |
| 23 to 33 | 7 to 10 | C | Some speed restriction |
| 33 to 49 | 10 to 15 | D | Restricted speed and passing |
| 49 to 75 | 15 to 23 | E | Shuffling, near capacity |
| Over 75 | Over 23 | F | Breakdown, frequent stops |
About the Pedestrian Counter
A Pedestrian Counter is a manual tally tool for counting people on foot along a path, street or crossing. Counts feed walkway design and street improvement plans.
Planners rate footpath crowding with level of service (LOS) grades from A to F. Fruin's pedestrian LOS method, adopted by the Highway Capacity Manual, ties each grade to flow per unit width.
Ways to Use the Pedestrian Counter
The Pedestrian Counter has 5 key uses, including footpath design and crossing studies.
- Footpath design: Planners size footpaths from peak pedestrian flow.
- Crossing studies: Councils count crossings to justify a new signal.
- High street footfall: Business groups track walkers on a shopping street.
- Station platforms: Operators count passengers on stairs and walkways.
- Park trails: Rangers count walkers on trails each weekend.
Tool Details
- Category
- Crowd & Traffic
- Controls
- Taps and keys
- Input Support
- Touch, Pen, Mouse, Keys
- Offline Ready
- On your device