STREETSCAPE GUIDANCE

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INTRODUCTION
PART A
A vision for London’s streets
PART B
From strategy to delivery
PART C
New measures for new challenges
PART D
Balancing priorities
PART F
Appendix
PART E
Physical design and materials
SECTION 6
Introduction
SECTION 7
High quality footways
SECTION 8
Carriageways
SECTION 9
Crossings
SECTION 10
Kerbside activity
SECTION 11
Footway amenities
SECTION 12
Safety and functionality
SECTION 13
Street environment
SECTION 14
Transport interchanges
Streetscape Guidance
• Structural constraints may limit the capacity
for adequate footway widths to be provided on
both sides of the underpass. A wide footway
on one side may be considered in these
locations, assuming adequate crossing facilities
are provided for pedestrians on the approach
• Underpasses should be designed to promote
a sense of security. A well-lit and open
aspect structure is important, to minimise
opportunities for concealment
• The approach slopes to underpasses require
special attention such that gradients remain in
line with the Equality Act
• Designers should pay particular attention to
the integration of utility access chambers, as
these must be set flush with finished levels
• On long stretches of an underpass, in excess
of 20 metres, the provision of an emergency
telephone should be integrated within the wall
structure. The telephone must be wheelchair
accessible and fitted with an inductive coupler.
• Tiling, artistic lighting and other public realm
treatments are encouraged in all underpasses
to enhance the pedestrian environment,
improve lighting and improve a sense of safety
Materials
• Paving materials should be consistent with
either side of the underpass
• Gabions for underpass walls on the TLRN
require SDRG approval
• Consider acoustic measures within
underpasses to reduce noise pollution and
provide a better environment for pedestrians
and cyclists
• Guardrailing may be required in exceptional
circumstances where there are narrow
sections of footway
• Safety containment kerbs should be
considered where road speeds are 40mph or
greater
Additional resources
Department for Transport:
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Volume 2,
Section 9
[Part E – Physical design and materials] Crossings 175