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Pedestrian Comfort Guidance for London

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Uncom<strong>for</strong>table <strong>Com<strong>for</strong>t</strong>able<br />

<strong>Pedestrian</strong> <strong>Com<strong>for</strong>t</strong> Level: Crossing Arms & Space to Pass on Island<br />

PCL A COMFORTABLE FOR ALL AREAS<br />

A+ < 3ppmm<br />

< 3% Restricted Movement<br />

The crossing is very com<strong>for</strong>table at PCL A+ to A- with plenty of space <strong>for</strong> people to walk at the speed and<br />

that they choose.<br />

PCL B<br />

B+ 9 to 11ppmm<br />

31% Restricted Movement<br />

PCL C, D, E INCREASINGLY UNCOMFORTABLE<br />

UR<br />

A 3 to 5 ppmm<br />

13% Restricted Movement<br />

B 12 to 14ppmm<br />

41% Restricted Movement<br />

A- 6 to 8 ppmm<br />

22% Restricted Movement<br />

PCL B- RECOMMENDED<br />

B- 15 to 18 ppmm<br />

50% Restricted Movement<br />

The crossing continues to be com<strong>for</strong>table at PCL B+ to B- . PCL B- is the recommended level of com<strong>for</strong>t <strong>for</strong> crossing arms<br />

and the space required <strong>for</strong> people to cross on an island (if present).<br />

C 18 to 26ppmm<br />

59% Restricted Movement<br />

D 27 to 35ppmm<br />

100% Restricted Movement<br />

E >35 ppmm<br />

100% Restricted Movement<br />

If a crossing operates at PCL C, D or E the level of crowding may encourage users to cross away from the <strong>for</strong>mal facilities.<br />

Figure 12 PCL <strong>for</strong> Crossing Arm & Space to Pass on Island<br />

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