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The principal consideration when designing and siting new cycle
pathways is the needs of pedestrians, both disabled and non-disabled. The prime
mode of travel is walking and, therefore, giving priority to pedestrians is
the main concern at locations where vehicle and pedestrian routes cross.
Especially for visually impaired people, consistency of physical
clues in the environment is vital as an aid to mobility. Therefore, the construction
of new facilities to national mobility standards is necessary. It is also recommended
that local groups representing disabled people - especially visually impaired
people - are consulted during the design stage of all new cycle pathways to
ensure that their needs are included. The advice of local Mobility/Rehabilitation
Officers and Access Officers is also vital.
Complete segregation between cyclepaths and footpaths is the principal
aim of any shared facility. This can be achieved by:
Where it is not possible to achieve segregation by either of the above means, Governmental advice as laid down in the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions' draft Guidance on the use of Tactile Paving Surfaces should be followed.
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