What To Look For

 

The pedestrian environment is complex, here are some key details you may want to focus on.

This is just a starting point, note any other details you feel relevant during your audit.

 

Sidewalks

Are sidewalks present?

Are there sidewalks on one or both sides of the street?

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Are they wide enough?

Can two pedestrians walk side by side or pass each other comfortably?

Can pedestrians with strollers, wheelchairs or other mobility devices pass each other comfortably?

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Are they continuous?

Are there any dead ends or missing fragments?

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Are they buffered?

Is there a planted strip, parking lane, or other buffer separating the sidewalk from the roadway?

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Are they in good condition?

Are there any large cracks or uneven paving?

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Are they obstructed?

Is there any landscaping, signage, waste, or other obstacles in the way?

Intersections

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Is the crosswalk marked?

Are the markings still visible?

Are they visible at night?

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Are there curb cuts?

Do the curb cuts align with crosswalk marmings?

Can someone using a wheelchair or stroller cross the street comfortably? [gentle slope, no bumps or snags]

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Are there tactile pavers?

Are they a contrasting colour to the pavement?

Are they clean?

Are they damaged?

 
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Is the crosswalk too long?

Does one feel exposed to traffic or in danger as they cross?

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Is the crossing signaled?

Is it signaled with a flashing beacon, or traffic light?

Is the walk signal long enough for slow moving users?

Is the wait for a walk signal acceptable, or too long?

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Are Pedestrian and driver views obstructed?

Do any plants, signage, or other objects block views between pedestrians and drivers?