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T.P.D.M.V.2.3
(Al/2001)
3.7 Pedestrian Crossing Facilities
3.7.1 Planning of Pedestrian Crossing Facilities
3.7.1.1 A majority of road accidents happen to pedestrians whilst crossing the road. It is therefore
essential that proper consideration should be given to providing adequate and safe crossing
facilities for pedestrians.
3.7.1.2 Complete segregation of pedestrians from vehicular traffic by footbridges or subways is
obviously the most safe form of crossing. It will also have the advantages of better
environment, faster vehicle speed and higher road capacity. Therefore, it is important at the
outline planning stage of all new development that proper consideration is given to the
provision of such facilities. Even if grade separated crossings could not be justified at the
initial stages of the development the reservation of land for future provision should be made
if reasonably possible.
3.7.1.3 The important factor in planning for all pedestrian crossings is that the location ensures
maximum potential usage and is as convenient as possible to defined pedestrian paths.
Devious routes to crossing facilities or facilities located too far away from pedestrian routes,
will lead, in spite of any railings intended to prevent this, to pedestrians creating their own
crossing points to the detriment of their own and other road users safety.
3.7.1.4 In respect of paragraph 3.7.1.3 Regulation 39 of the Road Traffic (Traffic Control)
Regulations does make it an offence for pedestrians to climb through or over any railings,
and also to cross the road within 15m of a crossing facility other than at the facility.
However it is preferable that such actions be avoided by making the crossing facility the
most obvious and direct place to cross rather than relying on police enforcement.
3.7.1.5 Guidance as to what type of crossing facility is most appropriate for a particular location is
given in subsequent sections.