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| May 25 2010, 10:55 AM EDT | WilliamWarren001 | 17 words added |
| May 8 2010, 1:48 AM EDT | lesanders | 3 words added |
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DEFINITION
A walk consisting of a paved footpath at the side of a street or roadway for the use of pedestrians.
AKA
Path, Footway, Walkway, Footpath, Public walk, Pavement
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
In a sidewalk widths are very important. The widths of sidewalks not only affect pedestrian usability but also determine the types of access and other pedestrian elements that can be installed. Although most guidelines require sidewalk design widths to be at least 1.525 m (60 in) wide, larger design widths can accommodate more pedestrians and improve ease of access. The grade is also important (the slope). When measuring sidewalk grade, both running grade and maximum grade should be determined. Cross-slope, defined as the slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel, is determined by taking measurements at intervals throughout a section of sidewalk and then averaging the values.Sidewalks elements such as Ramps, Gutters, Landings, Flares, Curb ramp types, etc. need to be considers.
The accessibility and security of a sidewalk are important aspects to measure the suitability of a sidewalk.
Sidewalks, either in construction or reconstruction, should meet the requirements of the U.S. Access Board's ADA Accessibilty
Sidewalk Design Guidelines and Existing Practices
ILLUSTRATION
Centers for Disease Control video regarding walkable communities
A walk consisting of a paved footpath at the side of a street or roadway for the use of pedestrians.
AKA
Path, Footway, Walkway, Footpath, Public walk, Pavement
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
In a sidewalk widths are very important. The widths of sidewalks not only affect pedestrian usability but also determine the types of access and other pedestrian elements that can be installed. Although most guidelines require sidewalk design widths to be at least 1.525 m (60 in) wide, larger design widths can accommodate more pedestrians and improve ease of access. The grade is also important (the slope). When measuring sidewalk grade, both running grade and maximum grade should be determined. Cross-slope, defined as the slope measured perpendicular to the direction of travel, is determined by taking measurements at intervals throughout a section of sidewalk and then averaging the values.Sidewalks elements such as Ramps, Gutters, Landings, Flares, Curb ramp types, etc. need to be considers.
The accessibility and security of a sidewalk are important aspects to measure the suitability of a sidewalk.
Sidewalks, either in construction or reconstruction, should meet the requirements of the U.S. Access Board's ADA Accessibilty
Sidewalk Design Guidelines and Existing Practices
ILLUSTRATION
Centers for Disease Control video regarding walkable communities
