Promoting Non-motorised Transport in Asian Cities

Footpath width to be increased at
bus stops and recreational areas
Suggest additional width based on
landuse. for example - 3m at bus
stops, commercial-mixed landuse -
2.5m, high intensity commercial area
- 4m.
Height of footpath to be above that
of the carriageway, and supported
by an un-mountable kerb.
Height of the kerb at the edge
should not exceed 150mm (height of
standard public step riser)
Mid-block pedestrian crossings
should be provided when the
distance between intersections is a
minimum of 300m
Mid-block crossing spacing varies
with landuse and should match
crossing desire lines. for example in
resedential areas it should be inbetween
80-250m. In commercial and
mixed landuse it is recommended to
have 80-150m. In high intensity commercial
area it recommends complete
pedestrianization if possible.
Controlled mid-block crossings
should be provided where peak hour
volumes of pedestrians and vehicles
are such that PV2 (crossing pedestrians
(P) multiplied by vehicles (V)) > 1
million (for undivided carriageway)
or 2 million (for divided carriageway);where
the stream speed of
traffic is greater than 65 km/h; and
where the waiting times for pedestrians/vehicles
have become inordinately
long
Controlled crossings are recommended
when peak hour volumes of
pedestrians and vehicles are such that
PV2 (crossing pedestrians multiplied
by vehicles) > 1 million (for undivided
carriageway) or 2 million (for divided
carriageway); where the approach
speed of traffic is greater than 65
km/h; and where the waiting times
for pedestrians/vehicles have become
inordinately long or accidents record
suggests 5 or more accidents.
Table 5: India Design Guidelines for Pedestrians
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