Is it possible to model bi-directional fare gates without needing to create a control profile?
For example, I have five faregates. Do they need a control profile telling them when each is IN or OUT, or is it possible to set them up as bi-directional and have a focal node linked to all 5 on each side of the gate (i.e. entrance and exiting). Then, LEGION would "figure" out the direction based on the entity that arrived at the gate first on either side?
The reason I ask is that in some train stations, the fare gates are purely bi-directional (thus can be opened from either direction). The direction of opening is based on the pedestrian who slides or taps their card or payment ticket on the fare gate. Depending on what side of the gate they are on, the gate decides which way it opens.
This differs from a set of gates where the direction changes based on the time (e.g. more gates for exiting in the hour where more people are leaving)
Thanks!
Hello Dilip, Thank you for raising your query. Currently existing gate object does not support bidirectional functionality(based on detection of entity side and change the switch). But it can be designed using combination of existing objects which can act as a bidirectional gate but right now do not have example model. An enhancement need to be filed to implement this for future. I would suggest you to raise a service request on this ,hence we can file an enhancement on this features. Thanks & regards,Arindam Roy
Hi Dilip,
Guidance for modelling bi-directional fare gates is provided in Transport for London's Legion Best Practice Guide (see extract below).
A simple example model is available here: https://we.tl/t-Hdci3V6AcD
Thank you for the info!
Thanks Simon,
I was thinking about using delay points to mimic bi-directional gates. Looks like the refinement will be tricky especially because I want to ensure a standard flow rate of pedestrians/a max pedestrian flow rate through the gate