Planning and designing for pedestrians: guidelines

Planning and designing for pedestrians: guidelines

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Department of Transport Department of Planning Public Transport Authority

Planning and Designing for Pedestrians: Guidelines Introduction

Contents

Foreword

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Acknowledgements

4

1. Quick Reference Index

5

2. Setting the Scene

18

2.1 Government Roles

19

2.2 Strategic Context

21

3. Standards and Guidelines

27

3.1 Standards and Guidelines Summary

28

3.2 MRWA Standards and Guidelines

31

3.3 Other State Government Standards and Guidelines

34

3.4 Local Government Standards and Guidelines

36

3.5 Austroads Guide to Traffic Management and Guide to Road Design Series

38

3.6 Australian Standards Series

44

3.7 International Good Practice Examples

50

4. Legislation and Regulations

52

4.1 Disability Discrimination Act 1992

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4.2 Road Traffic Code 2000

54

4.3 Main Roads Act 1930

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5. Land Use Planning

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5.1 Land Use Planning

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6. Pedestrian Characteristics

68

6.1 Pedestrian Characteristics

69

7. Pedestrian Paths

76

7.1 Path Widths

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7.2 Street Furniture

87

7.3 Grates / Covers

91

7.4 Vertical Clearances

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7.5 Surfaces

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7.6 Gradients and Ramps

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7.7 Steps and Stairs

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7.8 Crossovers / Driveways

105

7.9 Barricades (including chicanes and bollards)

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8. Pedestrian Crossing Elements

108

8.1 Kerb Crossing Ramps and Pedestrian Cut-Throughs

109

8.2 Grab Rails

116

8.3 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI)

118

8.4 Audio-Tactile Facilities

125

9. Pedestrian Crossing Facilities

129

9.1 Sight Lines

130

9.2 Pedestrian Crossing Warrants

135

9.3 Mid-Block Crossings

140

9.4 Non-Signalised Intersection Crossings

159

9.5 Signalised Intersection Crossings

163

9.6 Roundabouts

172

9.7 Grade Separated Crossings

177

9.8 Railway Crossings

180

10. Pedestrian Guidance Measures

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10.1 Lighting

184

10.2 Directional, Service and Tourist Signs

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10.3 Pedestrian Warning Signs

192

11. Speed and Environmental Changes

194

11.1 School Speed Zones

195

11.2 Variable Speed Zones

200

11.3 Shared Zones

202

11.4 Traffic Calming

206

12. Accessible Car Parking Bays

211

12.1 Accessible Car Parking Bays

212

13. Abbreviations

216

14. References

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Planning and Designing for Pedestrians: Guidelines Introduction

Foreword

It is my pleasure to introduce to you the comprehensive `Planning and Designing for Pedestrians: Guidelines' which outlines good practice for the design and construction of pedestrian facilities in WA.

Pedestrians form the largest single road-user group. In these Guidelines, the word `pedestrian' includes all non-vehicular mobility (including the use of, for example, wheelchairs, guide dogs or other mobility aids).

Nearly all short trips could be undertaken on foot and even longer trips, whether the main mode of transport is by private car, public transport or cycling - require the road user to be a pedestrian at some stage of the journey. Walking is a key element in the way West Australians travel to work, school and local facilities.

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable group of road users. In 2010, pedestrians formed 13 per cent of fatalities in the Perth metropolitan region. Not only do they have the least physical protection, pedestrian fatalities comprised disproportionately of the very young and the elderly. While some of these fatalities may be due to a number of factors, pedestrians are unprotected if involved in a crash. It is, therefore, essential to provide facilities that are well designed and appropriate to the particular situation and user group to enhance pedestrian safety throughout the road network system.

Planning and designing good pedestrian infrastructure with well-connected and amenable facilities will benefit the whole community. Creating communities that encourage people to choose walking as a mode of transport is a way to foster more sustainable, healthier and safer communities. Independent travel will be possible for more people including the elderly, children, families and people with disability. Currently one in five people in Australia have a disability. Two out of three people over 75 have a disability and the prevalence of disability will increase further with the ageing of the Australian population. It is estimated that the total number of people who identify themselves as having a disability will increase by about 38 per cent to around 632,600 by 2023.1

Eventually we hope it will be an enjoyable experience to walk, push your pram or wheel your wheelchair all the way along a route safe in the knowledge that problems with crossing roads, negotiating high kerbs and narrow pavements and finding somewhere easily to have a rest are things of the past.

It is great that these Guidelines are a single source document outlining the policies, planning, guidelines and standards for good pedestrian infrastructure and facilities. It is also pleasing to see that there is great interest across government to ensure that people can travel in a safe environment.

This document is a good example of intersectoral collaboration and has been coordinated by the Department of Transport with funding from Departments of Transport, Planning, Disability Services Commission and the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia and support from WA Local Government Authority, Public Transport Authority, Main Roads WA and the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia.

Reece Waldock Director General of Transport

1 Disability Services Commission, WA, Count Me In, page 27

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Acknowledgements

The `Planning and Designing for Pedestrians: Guidelines' is a unique collaboration of the Departments of Transport, Planning, Disability Services Commission, Main Roads WA, WA Local Government Association, Public Transport Authority, The Royal Automobile Club of WA and the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia WA. The Department of Transport commissioned AECOM and Lachlan Millar and Associates to review and revise the 2004 `Infrastructure for Pedestrians' Manual. Special thanks to the following organisations for funding the project: ? Department of Transport ? Department of Planning ? Disability Services Commission ? The Royal Automobile Club of WA ? Main Roads WA Project Steering Committee members: ? Alice Haning (Chair) ? Department of Transport ? Jillian Woolmer ? Department of Transport ? Shanthi Golestani ? Department of Planning ? Gary McCarney ? Department of Planning ? Caroline Carabott ? Main Roads WA ? Jeff Edwards ? Disability Services Commission ? Jim Altham - Public Transport Authority ? Nina Hewson ? WA Local Government Association ? Marianne Carey - The Royal Automobile Club of WA ? Frank Strever ? Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) Special acknowledgement to IPWEA and professionals in both state, local and non government organisations that have reviewed and provided feedback on the document.

Photos, graphics and images A special thanks to all organisations for contributing the photos, graphics and images for the use

of this Guideline.

The images in this document are reproduced with permission from SAI Global under licence number

1111-c055.

Disclaimer: This Guideline is an uncontrolled copy and is to be used at the discretion of each

individual. The content of this Guideline is correct at the time of release. It is up to each individual

to refer back to the relevant resource centres for the current practices.

Any representation, statement, opinion or advice expressed or implied in this publication is made

in good faith and on the basis that the government, its employees and agents are not liable for

any damage or loss whatsoever which may occur as a result of action taken or not taken (as the

case may be) in respect of any representation, statement, opinion or advice referred to herein.

Professional advice should be obtained before applying the information contained in this document

to particular circumstances.

Published by the Department of Transport 140 William Street, PERTH WA 6000 T: 08 655 16000 transport..au communications@transport..au First published November 2011 ? Western Australia

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Planning and Designing for Pedestrians: Guidelines 1. Quick Reference Index

1. Quick Reference Index

Planning for Pedestrians (Section 5)

Key Design Elements Principles of Pedestrian Network Planning (Section 5.1)

Pedestrian Accessibility (Section 5.1)

Pedestrian Safety (Section 5.1)

Important Design Elements

? Connected ? Comfortable ? Convenient ? Convivial ? Conspicuous

Pedestrian networks should be planned in combination with land uses to provide residential access to mixed use centres and bus routes within a 400m walk, and access to train stations within 800m of strategic and secondary activity centres

Pedestrian networks should be designed with passive surveillance and good lighting to provide an attractive and safe walking environment

Design Reference

AGRD Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclists Paths, Section 4.1 (AGRD6A/09)

AGTM Part 5: Road Management, Tables 3.1 and 3.2 (AGTM05/08)

Liveable Neighbourhoods (WAPC)

Activity Centre Policy (WAPC)

Development

Control

Policy 1.6 Planning to

Support Transit Orientated

Development (WAPC)

Liveable Neighbourhoods

(WAPC)

Designing Out Crime Planning

Guidelines (WAPC)

Reducing Crime and

Anti-Social Behaviour in

Pedestrian Access Ways

Planning Guidelines (WAPC)

Procedure for the Closure

of Pedestrian Access Ways

(WAPC)

Pedestrian Characteristics (Section 6)

Key Design Elements

Minimum path widths for different pedestrians (Section 6.1)

Important Design Elements

Pedestrians in a wheelchair ? 1.2m

Pedestrian in wheelchair passing pram ? 1.5m

Two

pedestrians

in

wheelchairs passing ? 1.8m

Design Reference

AGRD Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclists Paths, Section 4.1.2 and Section 6.2 (AGRD6A/09)

AGTM Part 4; Network Management, Section 4.7 (AGTM04/09)

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Typical Walking Speeds (Section 6.1)

1. Quick Reference Index

Fit adult ? 1.5m/s

Elderly person ? 1.0m/s to 1.2m/s

Typical speed used in crossing assessments ? 1.2m/s

AGTM Part 6: Intersections, Interchanges and Crossings, Section 4.5.3 (AGTM06/07)

Pedestrian Paths (Section 7)

Key Design Elements Footpath Widths (Section 7.1)

Important Design Elements

Minimum pedestrian throughroute width:

? 1.2m over short distance (allows 1 wheelchair)

? 1.8m desirable to allow 2 wheelchairs to pass (1.5m minimum), 2m near schools and small shops

? At least 2.4m in commercial or shopping environments

? 3m ? 4m in busy CBD pedestrian area

Design Reference

AS1428.1 ? 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 1: General Requirements for access ? New building works

AS1428.2 ? 1992 Design for access and mobility Part 2: Enhanced and additional requirements ? Buildings and facilities

Liveable Neighbourhoods

AGRD Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths, Section 6.2.1 (AGRD6A/09)

AGTM Part 5: Road Management, Tables 3.1 and 3.2 (AGTM05/08)

Street Furniture (Section 7.2)

The colour of street furniture should contrast with the background

Street furniture should be located in the Street Furniture Zone

AGRD Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths (AGRD6A/09)

AS 1428.1 ? 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 1: General Requirements for access ? New building works

Public Transport Bus Stop Site Layout Guidelines (PTA)

Grates/ Covers (Section 7.3)

Slots should be sized and aligned to prevent canes, wheels and other mobility aids from falling through

AS 1428.1 ? 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 1: General Requirements for access ? New building works

AGRD Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths (AGRD6A/09)

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Vertical Clearances (Section 7.4)

Vertical clearance is an absolute minimum of 2m above a footpath (2.5m for shared paths)

2.5m clearance is required under traffic signs over a path

AGRD Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths, Section 6.2.2 (AGRD6A/09)

AS 1428.1 ? 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 1: General Requirements for access ? New building works

AS 1742.2 ? 2009 Manual of uniform traffic control devices Part 2: Traffic control devices for general use

Surfaces (Section 7.5)

Surfaces must be slip AS 1428.1 ? 2009 Design

resistant, flat and even

for access and mobility Part

1: General Requirements for

access ? New building works

Gradient and Ramps (Section 7.6)

Ramp gradient is 1:14 - 1:20. Landing intervals between 9m-15m, dependent on gradient

AS1428.1 ? 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 1: General Requirements for access ? New building works

Steps and Stairs (Section 7.7)

Treads: 275mm-300mm wide Risers: 150mm-165mm high

AS 1428.1 ? 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 1: General Requirements for access ? New building works

AS 1428.2 ? 1992 Design for access and mobility Part 2: Enhanced and additional requirements ? Buildings and facilities

AS 1428.4.1 ? 2009 Design for access and mobility Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment ? Tactile ground surface indicators

Crossovers/ Driveways (Section 7.8)

Crossfall < 1:40

AGRD Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths (AGRD6A/09)

Barricades (includes chicanes Barricades require special

and bollards)

consideration for people with

(Section 7.9)

disability and other users

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