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Design - Pedestrian
Public support and advocacy for improved conditions for bicycling
and walking have recaptured community awareness for the
non-motorized traveler. Support is growing for increased
planning, funding and construction of shared use paths, sidewalks,
and improved streetscapes. Consideration must be made to
accommodate walkers safely and comfortably and to various
destinations within a community.
The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, building on an earlier law
requiring curb ramps in new, altered, and existing sidewalks, added
the impetus for improved conditions to sidewalk users. People
with certain physical disabilities have come to rely on well-
designed pedestrian and transit infrastructure for access and
mobility.
The following resources are available to assist with Pedestrian
Design and Planning:
From the
Georgia Department of Transportation web site:
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center-Engineering
Pedestrian Facilities. The link to the site is as
follows: www.walkinginfo.org/engineering
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