Pedestrian and Cyclist Facilities Where parking occurs along a road, consider installing footpath extensions at pedestrian crossing points. The kerb extension is to be extended up to the car parking lane line and should be wide enough to ensure that parking is physically restricted on both sides of the crossing. This should be done to provide drivers with sufficient approach sight distance to pedestrians about to step onto the crossing (see Figure 5.1). Notes: Warning signs in advance of footpath extensions are not generally essential unless the signs are required for a regulated pedestrian crossing. Any signing provided should be in accordance with the requirements of AS 1742.13 for similar road narrowing treatments. Provide suitable delineation for these treatments (e.g. painting of the kerbs, pavement marking, retro-reflective pavement markers). Drainage of the roadway adjacent to the footpath kerb extension needs to be considered and the kerb line shape should be compatible with the turning characteristics of the street sweeping equipment. Source: Austroads (2009). Figure .: Footpath kerb extension Install fencing where possible to: reduce conflict points between vehicles and pedestrians/cyclists simplify decisions for drivers, pedestrian and cyclists direct pedestrians/cyclists to formal crossing points. It is important to ensure that the height and opacity of any fencing installed maintain the required distances for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, bearing in mind that the latter two groups are likely to include small children. Where there is a regular crossing point used by young or elderly pedestrians, consider installing a pedestrian crossing such as a zebra crossing (Figure 5.2). Where there is a need to facilitate regular pedestrian crossing movements and manage vehicle travelling speeds then consider installing a wombat crossing (includes a raised section of road) (Figure 5.3 and Figure 5.4). Zebra crossings are typically used for lower speed environments (e.g. 40 km/h) ≤ and Wombat crossings for 40 km/h speed zones or when speed management is necessary. Source: Austroads (2009). Figure .: Pedestrian (zebra) crossing line markings Source: Austroads (2008). Figure .: Example of a wombat crossing Source: Austroads (2008). Figure .: Typical dimensions of a wombat crossing Parking Ensure that parked vehicles do not create a problem, e.g. act as a barrier or impede distance at roads. Parked vehicles can cause visual obstructions, especially for children, wheelchair occupants, or individuals of small stature. Parking must be set back from the road edge so that adequate
Pedestrian and Cyclist Facilities Where parking occurs along a road, consider installing footpath extensions at pedestrian crossing points. The kerb extension is to be extended up to the car parking lane line and should be wide enough to ensure that parking is physically restricted on both sides of the crossing. This should be done to provide drivers with sufficient approach sight distance to pedestrians about to step onto the crossing (see Figure 5.1). Notes: Warning signs in advance of footpath extensions are not generally essential unless the signs are required for a regulated pedestrian crossing. Any signing provided should be in accordance with the requirements of AS 1742.13 for similar road narrowing treatments. Provide suitable delineation for these treatments (e.g. painting of the kerbs, pavement marking, retro-reflective pavement markers). Drainage of the roadway adjacent to the footpath kerb extension needs to be considered and the kerb line shape should be compatible with the turning characteristics of the street sweeping equipment. Source: Austroads (2009). Figure .: Footpath kerb extension Install fencing where possible to: reduce conflict points between vehicles and pedestrians/cyclists simplify decisions for drivers, pedestrian and cyclists direct pedestrians/cyclists to formal crossing points. It is important to ensure that the height and opacity of any fencing installed maintain the required distances for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists, bearing in mind that the latter two groups are likely to include small children. Where there is a regular crossing point used by young or elderly pedestrians, consider installing a pedestrian crossing such as a zebra crossing (Figure 5.2). Where there is a need to facilitate regular pedestrian crossing movements and manage vehicle travelling speeds then consider installing a wombat crossing (includes a raised section of road) (Figure 5.3 and Figure 5.4). Zebra crossings are typically used for lower speed environments (e.g. ≤ 40 km/h) and Wombat crossings for 40 km/h speed zones or when speed management is necessary. Source: Austroads (2009). Figure .: Pedestrian (zebra) crossing line markings Source: Austroads (2008). Figure .: Example of a wombat crossing Source: Austroads (2008). Figure .: Typical dimensions of a wombat crossing Parking Ensure that parked vehicles do not create a problem, e.g. act as a barrier or impede distance at roads. Parked vehicles can cause visual obstructions, especially for children, wheelchair occupants, or individuals of small stature. Parking must be set back from the road edge so that adequate
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