5.
Proposed Pedestrian Improvements This section identifies the pedestrian improvements proposed as part of this PAMP.
5.1
Types of Pedestrian Improvements
Pedestrian infrastructure initiatives are classified under the following categories:
Amenity which is the attractiveness of an area for pedestrians. Improvements could involve upgrading an existing footpath surface or introducing landscaping or art feature along walkways.
Safety along the route to address safety issues for pedestrians from traffic or other physical hazards including trip hazards. This also includes perceived safety issues for pedestrians such as walking along or crossing busy roads.
Information that includes wayfinding signage, maps, brochures and pamphlets.
Disabled/pram access along the routes that do not comply with Disabled Discrimination Act (DDA) standards and other issues including steep gradients and access via steps.
Connectivity with new links between streets and land uses.
Severance for pedestrians to cross busy roads, railway lines or waterways.
Access to adjacent land uses with new pedestrian access to land uses being blocked by fences or walls.
These pedestrian improvements can include the types of projects shown in Table 5-1, which also indicates the benefits of each pedestrian improvement. Table 5-1 Potential Pedestrian Infrastructure Initiatives Initiative
Amenity
Safety along the Route
Footpath Resurfacing Footpath Replacement New Footpath Bridge Crossing Underpass Crossing Lighting
Ramps
Information
Security
Disabled/ Pram Access
Severance
Access to Adjacent Land Use
Lifts Stairs Pedestrian Actuated Signal Crossing Zebra Crossing Raised pedestrian crossing (Zebra)
Connectivity
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