Clause 56 Walkability Toolkit - City of Greater Geelong

Negative Factors - N1. Intrusion/friction
The walkability of an environment is influenced by the ability of a walker to easily and safely move
through it. Intrusions into the movement corridor will cause friction that will make walking more
difficult and add to the factors that deter people from walking.
Places that have the following characteristics are considered to increase
the chances of this happening:
N1.1. Car parking on the footpath
Compliance
Cars parked on footpaths provide a barrier to pedestrian movement.
Do footpaths allow cars to park on them and block pedestrian movements? Yes No N/A
If not applicable, why?
Or explain if achieved in another way.
N1.2. overhanging trees
Overhanging boughs of trees can cause accidents and inconvenience people.
Trees with branches at less than 2m above ground level when mature or with
pendulous habits will block the footpath.
N1.1 Result: Yes No
If not applicable, why?
Or explain if achieved in another way.
Will low canopies of mature street trees overhang footpaths and shareways? Yes No N/A
N1.2 Result: Yes No
N1.3. Steps
Steps are not accessible to many people, particularly the elderly and infirm, the presence of steps
cause some areas to be out of the reach of and unable to be used by these groups.
If not applicable, why?
Or explain if achieved in another way.
Is there any part of the walkable catchment that can only be reached by walking up steps? Yes No N/A
Are landings provided on flights of steps to allow less able bodied people to rest? Yes No N/A
N1.3 Result: Yes No