3.5.5 Crossing design principles
Well designed, sensibly located crossings that feel safe and comfortable to use are essential for creating walkable, wheeling, cycle friendly, streets and places. The lack of such facilities is a barrier to movement and disadvantages those with accessibility issues. The following design principles apply to pedestrian and cycle crossings.
Crossings must follow pedestrian desire lines and provide the shortest route possible. This includes crossings at side streets and junctions, as well as mid link crossings. Particular attention must be given to key amenities and attractions (e.g. bus stops).
All crossings must include tactile paving in line with Department for Transport Inclusive Mobility guidance.opens new window
On Principal Streets, crossings should be provided at least every 100m.
Crossings should be single-stage for pedestrians and cyclists, without the need to wait multiple times to cross different lanes or carriageways
Formal crossings, incorporating a raised table, should be used on High Streets (Type 1.B and 1.C) and Residential streets.
Crossings could be combined with traffic calming measures such as carriageway narrowing or raised tables.