AC05 PEDESTRIAN ROUTES<\/h2><\/div><\/p>\nSafe, continuous and attractive network of pedestrian itineraries<\/h4>\n
<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”24473″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”” color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Aim<\/strong><\/p>\nTo connect all transport infrastructures, equipment, leisure spaces, etc., through a pedestrian network that guarantees accessibility on foot to all services and daily activities.<\/p>\n
Why?<\/strong><\/p>\nMost of the urban developments carried out in the 20th century have been planned by putting the automobile at the centre of all decisions, ruling out other more efficient modes of transport in the city. This has led to a vicious circle in which the design of hostile cities to pedestrians and cyclists and the abandonment of public transport has created a situation in which it is almost compulsory to move around the city by car.
\nEven so, in European cities, the percentage of journeys made on foot is very high despite the fact that most of the public space is dedicated to the car. But on many occasions, walking is hampered by dangerous crossings, discontinuity on sidewalks, street furniture, etc.<\/p>\n
How?<\/strong><\/p>\nAs in many processes of change in aspects that affect society, the first thing must be a change of mentality on the part of the decision-makers whose decisions affect the public space.
\nTwo premises must be clear:
\n\u2022 We must guarantee people’s access to services and activities, but not their cars.
\n\u2022 The function of streets is to allow the movement of people, not to store cars.<\/p>\n
In short, it would be a question of replacing the car with the pedestrian in all decisions in public space, so it is much better understood. No one would think of a city without a continuous network for cars, where many intersections do not have continuity in level, for example.
\nAlthough the majority of the population would agree with these premises, putting them into practice would be a major change in our cities, as virtually all decisions that continue to be taken go in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n
Once that change in mentality has taken place, the steps to follow to achieve a continuous, safe and attractive pedestrian network would be as follows:
\n\u2022 Hierarchizing the road network
\n\u2022 Reduce speed in urban areas below 30 km\/h.
\n\u2022 Plan a network of continuous pedestrian routes throughout the city.
\n\u2022 Increase single-platform areas on access streets.
\n\u2022 Maintain level continuity of sidewalks at junctions.<\/p>\n
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Once the pedestrian network has been planned, we must ensure that it meets the following conditions:
\n\u2022 Connectivity: it must connect the different neighbourhoods with the main destinations of the population, and not only with green spaces or leisure areas. It must be ensured that the itineraries are complete, without obstacles. If appropriate, these pedestrian itineraries will be combined with cyclists or public transport.
\n\u2022 Accessibility: these itineraries must allow their use by all types of users. If necessary to overcome obstacles, mechanical ramps, lifts, etc. will be installed.
\n\u2022 Diversity: The public space must be socially and functionally diverse. It must have variety in the type of construction, in the type of activity, etc.
\n\u2022 Safety: Both objective and subjective road and citizen safety must be ensured. In order to achieve this, the speed of cars will be reduced, continuity and preference will be given to pedestrians at crossroads, any type of vehicle will be forbidden to circulate on sidewalks, it will be conveniently illuminated, etc. In addition, an attempt will be made to ensure that itineraries run through areas where there is activity at all times.
\n– Health: Ensure that pedestrian routes run through uncontaminated areas. Traffic or its speed will be reduced, these routes will coincide with the city’s green infrastructure, etc.
\n– Attractive: In addition to trying to make these itineraries run through areas that are already attractive, the urban furniture, signposting, pavements, etc. will be designed in such a way that the whole is harmonious. Special attention will be paid to vertical signposting in order to avoid obstacles.
\n– Legibility: Itineraries must be designed in such a way that all users have a clear idea of how to behave on them. In addition, information will be available online and in the streets where these itineraries can be seen in combination with cycling itineraries, public transport, etc.
\n– Continuity: All the above conditions will be maintained along all the itineraries.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Pontevedra’s Metrominuto<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Metrominuto_1024.png\")
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Street with pedestrian priority in Hungary<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/calle.png\")
[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Pontevedra seafront promenade<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24477″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_column_text]Barrio de San Mart\u00edn (Vitoria)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24478″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1548800623319{background-color: #fdfae4 !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”City Scale Intervention” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_single_image image=”23816″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_text_separator title=”ISSUES AFFECTED” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”23887,23899,23900,23892,23905,23907,23903,23894,23827,23819,23888,23897″ onclick=”custom_link” img_size=”52×52″][vc_text_separator title=”SUITABLE FOR COMBINING WITH OTHER SOLUTIONS” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”25276,25275,25267,25269,25272,25303″ onclick=”custom_link” img_size=”150×55″ custom_links=”http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac01-street-categorization\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac02-transit-oriented-development\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac06-cycling-ways-in-distributor-roads\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac10-healthy-streets-within-superblocks\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac08-safe-public-spaces-school-routes\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ev01-urban-green-infrastructure-ugi-primary-system\/”][vc_text_separator title=”Measuring elements” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Indicator<\/strong>
\nMain: C02 reduction by switching from private vehicle trips to walk
\nSecondary: % of reduction of PV trips<\/p>\nUnit<\/strong>
\ng CO2
\n%<\/p>\nMinimum Goal<\/strong>
\n5 % of reduction of PV trips<\/p>\nDesirable Goal<\/strong>
\n10 % of reduction of PV trips<\/p>\nMeasure method \/ Formula<\/strong>
\nAnual Mobility Survey
\n\u2206g CO2=A x B x C<\/p>\nA: % of reduction of PV trips
\nB: PV CO2 Emission Factor (g CO2\/km)
\nC: Total km travelled[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”PLANNING LEVEL” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]General Planning
\nDevelopment Planning
\nUrbanization Detailed Design
\nConstruction Detailed Design[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”PEOPLE INVOLVED” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Local Officials
\nPlanning and design team[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”POSIBLE ACTIONS DEVELOPED BY THE ADMINISTRATION:” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]\u2219 Promote and encourage the development of plans such as “Safe routes to school” or Corporate Mobility Plans[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION?” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]\u2219 Just as important as the design of public space is the activity of the premises and buildings located in them
\n\u2219 You have to consider both objective and subjective security[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”EXAMPLES” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Metrominuto Pontevedra\u00a0 ![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Enlace-web-150x150.png\")
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Safe, continuous and attractive network of pedestrian itineraries<\/h4>\n
<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”24473″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”” color=”custom” border_width=”4″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Aim<\/strong><\/p>\n To connect all transport infrastructures, equipment, leisure spaces, etc., through a pedestrian network that guarantees accessibility on foot to all services and daily activities.<\/p>\n Why?<\/strong><\/p>\n Most of the urban developments carried out in the 20th century have been planned by putting the automobile at the centre of all decisions, ruling out other more efficient modes of transport in the city. This has led to a vicious circle in which the design of hostile cities to pedestrians and cyclists and the abandonment of public transport has created a situation in which it is almost compulsory to move around the city by car. How?<\/strong><\/p>\n As in many processes of change in aspects that affect society, the first thing must be a change of mentality on the part of the decision-makers whose decisions affect the public space. In short, it would be a question of replacing the car with the pedestrian in all decisions in public space, so it is much better understood. No one would think of a city without a continuous network for cars, where many intersections do not have continuity in level, for example. Once that change in mentality has taken place, the steps to follow to achieve a continuous, safe and attractive pedestrian network would be as follows: Once the pedestrian network has been planned, we must ensure that it meets the following conditions: Street with pedestrian priority in Hungary<\/em><\/p>\n Unit<\/strong> Minimum Goal<\/strong> Desirable Goal<\/strong> Measure method \/ Formula<\/strong> A: % of reduction of PV trips
\nEven so, in European cities, the percentage of journeys made on foot is very high despite the fact that most of the public space is dedicated to the car. But on many occasions, walking is hampered by dangerous crossings, discontinuity on sidewalks, street furniture, etc.<\/p>\n
\nTwo premises must be clear:
\n\u2022 We must guarantee people’s access to services and activities, but not their cars.
\n\u2022 The function of streets is to allow the movement of people, not to store cars.<\/p>\n
\nAlthough the majority of the population would agree with these premises, putting them into practice would be a major change in our cities, as virtually all decisions that continue to be taken go in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Hierarchizing the road network
\n\u2022 Reduce speed in urban areas below 30 km\/h.
\n\u2022 Plan a network of continuous pedestrian routes throughout the city.
\n\u2022 Increase single-platform areas on access streets.
\n\u2022 Maintain level continuity of sidewalks at junctions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Connectivity: it must connect the different neighbourhoods with the main destinations of the population, and not only with green spaces or leisure areas. It must be ensured that the itineraries are complete, without obstacles. If appropriate, these pedestrian itineraries will be combined with cyclists or public transport.
\n\u2022 Accessibility: these itineraries must allow their use by all types of users. If necessary to overcome obstacles, mechanical ramps, lifts, etc. will be installed.
\n\u2022 Diversity: The public space must be socially and functionally diverse. It must have variety in the type of construction, in the type of activity, etc.
\n\u2022 Safety: Both objective and subjective road and citizen safety must be ensured. In order to achieve this, the speed of cars will be reduced, continuity and preference will be given to pedestrians at crossroads, any type of vehicle will be forbidden to circulate on sidewalks, it will be conveniently illuminated, etc. In addition, an attempt will be made to ensure that itineraries run through areas where there is activity at all times.
\n– Health: Ensure that pedestrian routes run through uncontaminated areas. Traffic or its speed will be reduced, these routes will coincide with the city’s green infrastructure, etc.
\n– Attractive: In addition to trying to make these itineraries run through areas that are already attractive, the urban furniture, signposting, pavements, etc. will be designed in such a way that the whole is harmonious. Special attention will be paid to vertical signposting in order to avoid obstacles.
\n– Legibility: Itineraries must be designed in such a way that all users have a clear idea of how to behave on them. In addition, information will be available online and in the streets where these itineraries can be seen in combination with cycling itineraries, public transport, etc.
\n– Continuity: All the above conditions will be maintained along all the itineraries.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Pontevedra’s Metrominuto<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Pontevedra seafront promenade<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24477″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][vc_column_text]Barrio de San Mart\u00edn (Vitoria)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”24478″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1548800623319{background-color: #fdfae4 !important;}”][vc_text_separator title=”City Scale Intervention” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_single_image image=”23816″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_text_separator title=”ISSUES AFFECTED” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”23887,23899,23900,23892,23905,23907,23903,23894,23827,23819,23888,23897″ onclick=”custom_link” img_size=”52×52″][vc_text_separator title=”SUITABLE FOR COMBINING WITH OTHER SOLUTIONS” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”25276,25275,25267,25269,25272,25303″ onclick=”custom_link” img_size=”150×55″ custom_links=”http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac01-street-categorization\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac02-transit-oriented-development\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac06-cycling-ways-in-distributor-roads\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac10-healthy-streets-within-superblocks\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ac08-safe-public-spaces-school-routes\/,http:\/\/www.lugobiodinamico.eu\/catalogo\/en\/proyectos\/ev01-urban-green-infrastructure-ugi-primary-system\/”][vc_text_separator title=”Measuring elements” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Indicator<\/strong>
\nMain: C02 reduction by switching from private vehicle trips to walk
\nSecondary: % of reduction of PV trips<\/p>\n
\ng CO2
\n%<\/p>\n
\n5 % of reduction of PV trips<\/p>\n
\n10 % of reduction of PV trips<\/p>\n
\nAnual Mobility Survey
\n\u2206g CO2=A x B x C<\/p>\n
\nB: PV CO2 Emission Factor (g CO2\/km)
\nC: Total km travelled[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”PLANNING LEVEL” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]General Planning
\nDevelopment Planning
\nUrbanization Detailed Design
\nConstruction Detailed Design[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”PEOPLE INVOLVED” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Local Officials
\nPlanning and design team[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”POSIBLE ACTIONS DEVELOPED BY THE ADMINISTRATION:” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]\u2219 Promote and encourage the development of plans such as “Safe routes to school” or Corporate Mobility Plans[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION?” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]\u2219 Just as important as the design of public space is the activity of the premises and buildings located in them
\n\u2219 You have to consider both objective and subjective security[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”EXAMPLES” color=”custom” style=”dotted” border_width=”2″ accent_color=”#fae699″][vc_column_text]Metrominuto Pontevedra\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n