Moving People: The escalator’s primary attribute is its ability to move large numbers of people from one area to another, with some escalators, particularly long distances. People can move both upward as well as downward when a pair of escalators are typically deployed next to each other. That is an advantage over an elevator, which can go one way at a time with generally a smaller capacity.

Comfort: An escalator transports people automatically when switched on, with individuals standing still. Travelling on escalator requires physical exertion. People who experience pain or difficulty when walking are able to traverse longer distances with relative comfort. Escalators offer plenty of space, when compared to an elevator or narrow staircase where people may be squashed together.

Efficiency: The purpose of an escalator is to transport people. It performs efficiently, allowing individuals to move many floors in a short time, when compared to a staircase, for instance. Because escalators are generally long, they allow a large group of people to get at once and reduce the need for waiting periods.

Guidance: Escalators are effective when used as a means of guidance and circulation. In a complex transport situation, such as a city’s subway hub, people need to go, at busy times, to reduce congestion and avoid waiting. Escalators are keeping people moving from one point to another. When used as part of a similar building, an escalator is able to direct visitors or exits by the direction in which it’s traveling.

Adjustable Speed: As to reduce and control congestion, an escalator offers advantage to building managers in that speed can be adjusted to reflect how quickly crowds need to move.