Another important research that shaped this study is a research on impact of weather on pedestrian traffic. Research found that it accounts for about 30% in change - but, however, the importance of the character of the neighborhood in question is important here again. Montpelier, Vermont, is characterized by “lively arts and music scene, great restaurants, excellent schools, active community life with opportunities to participate in local government,recreation, the faith and wisdom communities”. Therefore, there is no imperative of a workplace hub, in comparison to a site examined in this study. 

The author of the study looked at whether there is a seasonality change in pedestrian traffic in Grand Central area. For this, four small multiples visualization has been conducted to show the patterns of four monthly pedestrian counts (one month representative of a season: June = Summer, April = Spring, October = Fall, January = Winter):