Clause 56 Walkability Toolkit - City of Greater Geelong

N1.4. Intrusive street furniture
Street furniture such as lights, shop displays, seats and bicycle racks can inconvenience walkers and
pose a safety risk to some people if inappropriately placed.
If not applicable, why?
Or explain if achieved in another way.
Is there any point along strategic footpaths or outside shops where street furniture will be placed in
which a continuous, direct footpath of at least 1.5m is not capable of being accommodated? Yes No N/A
Is there any point on footpaths within shopping areas where a hard paved “shoulder area”
capable of accommodating street furniture cannot be accommodated? Yes No N/A
N1.1 Result: Yes No
N1.5 Absence of drop kerbs at crossings Compliance
The difficulty of crossing roads is compounded for the elderly, gopher users, people pushing strollers
or shopping jeeps and the visually impaired when drop kerbs are not provided.
If not applicable, why?
Or explain if achieved in another way.
Are there any points where footpaths intersect with road alignments that do not have drop kerbs? Yes No N/A
Total.
If the total “yes” is more than the total “no” then the development is likely to be perceived
as uncomfortable with intrusions and friction making walking less attractive.
Indicative design techniques
These do not form part of the assessment but will help to inform a better design.
• Compositions of street furniture can provide a barrier between cars and pedestrians.
• Allow a minimum of 1.5m between the movement zone and the kerb for footpath trading in
shopping areas.
N1.1 Result: Yes No
Check if total for “Y” is greater
than or equal to total for “N”
Check
Overhanging trees with branches lower
than 2m create friction for walkers
Street furniture and outdoor dining areas can infringe
upon the movement zone of the footpath
The absence of drop kerbs at intersections limits walkability