Designing for walking

Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, 2015
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides guidelines for designing facilities for walking to improve and increase pedestrian travel for all users. Covers: importance of design; the design development process; basic design considerations; relevant legislation; crossing the street; assessment and monitoring of routes, crossings and footways; wayfinding; journey end facilities and interchange; and street features.

Author

Philpotts, M.

History

Dated March 2015. Related to the following: Planning for walking (CIHT, 2015).

ISBN

9780902933545

Subjects

  • Public paths and pedestrian areas
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Transport planning
  • Planning and development
  • Roads
  • Footways/Pedestrian crossings

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) was previously known as the Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT). It provides information on the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of land-based transport systems and infrastructure.

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