Designing for Pedestrians

1. Auflage 2006
ISBN: 978-1-86081-895-0
Verlag: IHS BRE Press

Buch, Englisch, 72 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 226 g

Provides detailed technical and best practice guidance on design of facilities for pedestrians. Prepared by Essex County Council, drawing on the experience that has been developed throughout the county - with information and recommendations which can be readily adapted and applied to local circumstances throughout the UK. Invaluable for those involved in planning, designing and constructing pedestrian facilities. Includes discussion of giving greater access to persons with mobility impairment; crossing facilities; signing; sharing facilities between pedestrians and cyclists, and more.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Verkehrsplanung, Verkehrspolitik
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Verkehrsingenieurwesen, Verkehrsplanung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword. Introduction 1. Guidance on good practice 2. Provision for people with mobility and sensory impairment 3. Pedestrian signing 4. Improving the environment for walking 5. Crossing facilities 5. Recreational walking 6. Shared use pedestrian and cyclist facilities 7. Initiatives 8. Consultation and monitoring. References. Bibliography. Appendices

Über Autor(innen)

Essex County Council, UK