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Metro Station Design : Pedestrian Access - FDArchitects - 07-31-2014

Pedestrian Access

10.6.1 Direct and safe approaches for pedestrians shall be provided into the Station area from all adjacent streets.

10.6.2 Pedestrians shall have the right-of way over vehicle at crossings of internal roadways.

10.6.3 Pedestrian crossings shall have good visibility for both pedestrians and road vehicle drivers.

10.6.4 Pedestrian crossings at streets wider than four traffic lanes shall have a refuge area in the median.

10.6.5 At all pedestrian crossings, kerb cuts shall be provided for persons with special needs. All kerb cuts shall be marked with signs.

10.6.6 Pedestrian crossings shall be emphasized with textured pavement of crosswalk marking. Where major pedestrian paths cross roadways, the paving material, or a material of similar colour, shall be carried across the roadway to emphasize the pedestrian right-of-way.

10.6.7 The parking pattern shall allow pedestrians to walk toward the Station with a minimum of traffic crossings.

10.6.8 Dimensions of pedestrian walkways and crosswalks shall comply with The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) codes and standards.

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