F8

Footpath Design & Safety Checklist

Total Score: 0 / 18 (0%)

1. Dimensions

Minimum width: 1.8 m (allows two people to walk side by side).

Step riser height: maximum 150 mm.

Slope: 1:50 for drainage (prevents puddles).

2. Accessibility

Ramps provided at crossings and entry points.

Tactile tiles installed for visually impaired users.

Smooth, non-slippery surface.

3. Safety & Comfort

No obstacles or projections along the pathway.

Adequate lighting at night.

Trees/green buffers placed without blocking walkway.

4. Continuity

Footpath does not disappear midway.

Continuous alignment along the road.

Proper connections at crossings and intersections.

5. Maintenance

Pavement is not broken or uneven.

Free from encroachments.

Regular cleaning to remove debris and waterlogging.

6. Priority for Pedestrians

Pedestrians not forced onto carriageways.

Designed for safe walking speed: 5 km/h.

Integrated with public transport stops.