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
A checklist style tool which incorporates common issues with possible suggestions is provided below. CHECKLIST: ROAD DESIGN – VICTORIAN CARAVAN Issue Yes No Suggestions Will the road layout keep travel speeds at a safe level? Avoid layouts with long straight sections of road that allow motorists to travel at high speeds. Road (or cushions) can be used to slow down traffic speeds. Has an appropriate speed limit been set and have signs been installed? The speed limit should not be greater than 10 km/h. Consider applying a 5 km/h shared zone. Does the site layout discourage vehicles from reversing into areas where there may be small children? Site layout should be designed to allow motorists to travel in a forwards direction and eliminate or reduce the need to reverse. If reversing movements can’t be eliminated, then reversing areas should not be near areas where there may be small children. Can users see and past the landscaping at intersections, bends, accesses and pedestrian locations such as: safety fences or barriers? boundary fences? street furniture? parking facilities? signs? landscaping? parked vehicles? queued traffic? Provide adequate sight lines by: removing, relocating, changing the opacity; or lowering the height of the object. Are intersections free of any objects which could affect road safety? Remove or relocate objects. Has vegetation been planted to avoid overhanging onto or above the road and creating a road safety hazard ? Relocate vegetation and ensure it is regularly maintained. Does the road alignment such as crests and in the road restrict the sight of oncoming users (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists etc.) and not allow sufficient time to avoid a collision? road designs where crests and bends will restrict sight lines. Where this can’t be avoided, consider: lowering the by applying a lower speed limit installing advanced warning signs; or implementing physical speed control measures.
Issue Yes No Suggestions Have adequate facilities been provided for pedestrians and are they safely located? Provide footpaths along busy pedestrian routes. Install pedestrian crossing facilities at busy crossing points. Can pedestrians cross safely at: intersections? pedestrian crossings? kerb extensions? other locations? Provide crossing facilities at busy intersections or pedestrian crossing points. Crossing facilities should be marked or signed appropriately. Is each crossing point satisfactory for: visibility, for each direction? all types of pedestrians, including: elderly? children? wheelchair users? lighting? Ensure that pedestrian crossing facilities are clearly visible to motorists. there is a height difference between the path and crossing point, a ramp should be provided. Are pedestrian fences provided where needed (for example, to guide pedestrians or discourage parking)? Consider installing fences to guide pedestrians away from any potential vehicle conflict points. These fences should be see-through. Are pedestrians deterred from crossing roads at unsafe locations? Consider installing fences to guide pedestrians away from any potential vehicle conflict points. These fences should be see-through. Have the of cyclists been considered: at intersections? on routes and crossings? Adequate and linemarking should be installed at intersections and crossings. Adequate visibility of cyclists should be provided at intersections. Are bicycle facilities safely located in respect of vehicular movements and adequately signed? Bicycle facilities should not be located near areas where there are a high number of vehicles movements. Are parking areas conveniently and safely located? Parking areas should be located away from the main caravan park area. The entry/exit should not be near busy pedestrian areas. Is adequate space provided in parking areas for circulation and required sight distance? Parking areas should be designed to allow for vehicles to travel in a forwards direction. The need for reversing should be limited. Parking aisle widths should be wide enough so that a motorist has enough time to avoid a collision should a small child run out from behind a vehicle. The use of kerb outstands at the end of parking bay aisles should be considered to provide adequate sight distances at intersections.