K Movement
Layout of towns and cities have historically suited pedestrian movement and our concept of distances have changed since then with the advent of the automobile. See NB document of streets connecting spaces
Pedestrian networks need to connect to one another. Footbridges and subways should be avoided unless needed -- the level changes and increased distances are inconvenient. Uncontrolled crossings : created by dropping kerbs at intervals. A minimum frequency of 100m is recommended1 when there is an appreciable amount of pedestrian activity.
1. Department for Transport (2005) Inclusive Mobility: A Guide to Best Practice on Access to Pedestrian and Transport Infrastructure. London: Department for Transport.
Corner Radii on pedestrians & cyclists
• Pedestrian desire line deflected • Detour required to minimise crossing distance • Vehicles turn faster • Pedestrian to look further behind to check for turning vehicles • Pedestrian unable to normally establish priority against fast turning vehicles
• Pedestrian desire line (---) is maintained • Vehicles turn slowly • Pedestrian does not need to look further behind • Pedestrian can easily establish priority because vehicles turn slowly
• Danger from fast turning vehicles cutting across cyclists
•Cycle and car speeds compatible
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