Primary Pedestrian Routes These are routes from residential areas to the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Activity Zones and Generators. They are trunk or collector level routes, which do not reach every property but instead form a network of routes that are accessible to a significant catchment of population. These routes take account of the existing street network and topographical constraints, aiming to provide a direct and convenient route to the major trip generators. The demographic use of connecting generators is considered when defining the routes (i.e. schools and playing fields, aged care facilities and return service league clubs). 4.3.2
Identification of Infrastructure Provision Goals
The hierarchy above provides a basis for applying standard treatments, ensuring the development of a comprehensive and structured pedestrian network. Specific treatments may be required in some of these areas to accommodate the user needs or where other community suggestions are made. These treatments form the basis of the proposed improvements. While this standard may not be achievable in the short-term due to the capital investment required, it is nevertheless a useful guide to work towards. Desirable scenarios for potential infrastructure responses are outlined in Table 4-3. Table 4-3 Infrastructure Provision Goals for Urban Areas Hierarchy Feature Primary Pedestrian Activity Zone
Secondary Pedestrian Activity Generators
Tertiary Pedestrian Activity Generators
Primary Pedestrian Routes
Desirable Route Infrastructure Footpaths on both sides of the road adjacent to the generators within the Primary Pedestrian Activity Zone of full width between the property line and kerb line (typically 3-4 m). Multiple assisted road crossings (pedestrian crossings or refuges). Footpath on the side of the road adjacent to the Activity Generator of 2 m widths. Assisted road crossings at all Activity Generators. Footpath on the side of the road adjacent to the Activity Generator of 1.2 m widths. Assisted road crossings where required by high traffic volumes and/or pedestrian types. Footpath on one side of the road of 2 m widths, footpath on other side of the road of 1.2 m widths. Assisted road crossings at most cross streets. Directional signage to Primary Pedestrian Activity Zones, Secondary and Tertiary Activity Generators for pedestrians.
4.3.1
Minimum Route Infrastructure Footpaths on both sides of the road adjacent to the Primary Pedestrian Activity Zone of 2 m widths. Assisted road crossings where required by high traffic volumes. Footpath on the side of the road adjacent to the Activity Generator of 1.2 m widths. Assisted road crossings where required by high traffic volumes and/or pedestrian types. Footpath on the side of the road adjacent to the Activity Generator of 1.0 m widths. Assisted road crossings where required by high traffic volumes and/or pedestrian types. Footpath on one side of the road of 1.2 m widths. Assisted road crossings at major cross streets with high traffic volumes. Directional signage to Primary Pedestrian Activity Zones for pedestrians.
Aims in the Development of Infrastructure Recommendations
Major aims of the proposed improvement works, in decreasing order of priority, are:
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